Yes, you can earn United MileagePlus miles when booking with Lufthansa, as both airlines are founding members of the Star Alliance. To ensure your miles are credited, you must enter your United MileagePlus number during the booking process or at check-in. In 2026, the number of miles you earn depends on how the ticket was issued: if you book a "United-marketed" flight (ticket number starting with 016) operated by Lufthansa, you earn miles based on the fare price. However, if you book directly through Lufthansa (ticket number starting with 220), you earn miles based on the flight distance and the specific "Fare Class" (e.g., Y, B, M). It is important to check the "Earning Chart" on United's website, as "Deep Discount Economy" classes (like K, L, or T) may only earn 25% to 50% of the miles flown. For 2026 elite status seekers, these flights also count toward your Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) and Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF) requirements.
Yes, you can earn United MileagePlus miles on Lufthansa flights because both airlines are members of the Star Alliance. To ensure you get the miles, you must enter your United MileagePlus number during the booking process or at check-in with Lufthansa. In 2026, the number of miles you earn depends on how you booked: if you bought the ticket through United (ticket number starts with 016), you earn miles based on the ticket price. If you bought it through Lufthansa (ticket number starts with 220), you earn miles based on the flight distance and the "Fare Class" of your ticket. Be careful with "Basic Economy" or "Deep Discount" fare classes (like K, L, or T), as these sometimes earn 0% to 25% of the distance. It is a "pro-tip" to check the United partner earning chart before you buy to ensure your specific fare code is eligible for Premier Qualifying Points (PQP) if you are chasing elite status.