What airline works with Lufthansa?

Flying partner airlines You can also earn Lufthansa miles by flying any of its nearly 40 partner airlines, including all 26 Star Alliance members like United, ANA, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Egyptair.



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We've partnered with Lufthansa to ensure you have a smooth transit through Austria, Belgium, Germany, and Switzerland. We have a few tips to help you travel with our partner airlines: Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the US.

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Because Lufthansa is a Star Alliance partner, you can use your United miles to book a First Class award in the airline's most celebrated cabin. In fact, Lufthansa offers one of the best first-class products in the world, and it's obtainable to book for a fraction of the price, thanks to travel rewards.

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An upgrade can be booked from 360 days prior to the flight and at the latest 24 hours before departure. During this time, call up your journey online under My Bookings. The system checks automatically which of your flights qualifies for an upgrade. Then click on the Upgrade link.

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Lufthansa's newest business class is so fresh that it's operating on a few flights only. However, if you can find them, they're worth taking. Not only is the seating configuration better — allowing those with a window to access the aisle without clambering over a neighbor — its seats are also larger.

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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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Lufthansa is Certified as a 4-Star Airline for the quality of its airport and onboard product and staff service.

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Proud Member of the Star Alliance Network.

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Not a problem with a stopover in the Lufthansa Welcome Lounge. First and Business Class passengers as well as status customers and United Airlines Global Services Card members can enjoy use of these lounge services provided that they have arrived in Frankfurt on a selected flight.

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With a codeshare flight, the operating carrier is the airline that flies the plane, and the marketing carrier is the partner airline that sells seats on the operating carrier's flights. You can tell which carrier is operating your flight: Next to the flight number when you book the flight.

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It depends on the airline you're flying with, but it is generally cheaper to upgrade to business class at the airport than it is to book a business class ticket from the outset. To upgrade at the airport, you will need to ask about availability and then pay the difference in fare.

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How To Upgrade To Business Class For Free
  1. Get With the Program. If you are a regular traveller and you fly a lot, it's worth sticking to one airline and joining their frequent flyer program. ...
  2. Get A Branded Credit Card. ...
  3. Know Your Aircraft. ...
  4. Arrive Early. ...
  5. Volunteer To Sit This One Out. ...
  6. Ask For It. ...
  7. Fly Midweek or Redeye. ...
  8. Go Solo.


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