Is Star Alliance and miles and More the same thing?

As a Miles & More member, you receive benefits with all Star Alliance airlines. The Star Alliance unites 26 airlines that have come together as a global network. As such, passengers benefit from a worldwide route network and arrive at their destinations quickly thanks to seamless flight connections.



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Miles & More is the free frequent flyer program for major airlines including Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, and LOT Polish Airlines.

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And because Lufthansa is also part of the Star Alliance (which includes major airlines like United Airlines), you can earn and redeem miles through other Star Alliance members for Lufthansa flights or on those partner airlines too. Some elite status benefits carry over.

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You typically aren't able to transfer miles between partner airlines (or any airlines). But what you can do is use your loyalty program points to book an award flight on a partner airline. While searching for a flight on your favorite airline's website, choose the option to book or redeem using points or miles.

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Will my Star Alliance Points expire? Unconverted Star Alliance Points will only expire if your Star Alliance Rewards account has been inactive for a period of 14 months following your last transaction.

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How long are my Miles & More award miles valid? Award miles are valid for 36 months from the date of the activity and, unless they have been used, expire at the end of the quarter.

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Alliance. Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.

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Today, Star Alliance comprises 26 member airlines, each with its own distinctive culture and style of service. Alliance members come together at over 50 global hubs to offer smooth connections across a world-leading global network.

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There are three major airline alliances: SkyTeam, Star Alliance and Oneworld. Each has different partner airlines. You may have benefitted from an alliance without even realizing it.

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