Lufthansa Miles & More raises award prices — 46,593 miles + €471

Lufthansa Miles & More raised award prices and surcharges for Lufthansa flights. The cheapest one-way business award from Frankfurt to Delhi now costs 46,593 miles + €471, up from 42,827 miles + €371. Mumbai prices increased to 52,639 miles + €472 from 48,872 miles + €371. Chennai and Singapore routes also saw price hikes. North American routes held their mile price but added €200 to every one-way surcharge. The changes were made without announcement over three weeks. The price increase affects Indian cities, with Delhi seeing a 9% rise in miles and a €100 increase in cash, approximately ₹10,900. Mumbai prices matched this increase almost to the euro. The survey also reported cut availability alongside the price increase. This change highlights the dynamic nature of the programme, where prices can change without notice because there is no fixed chart to devalue. The lack of a devaluation notice means that holders can only find out about price changes by regularly pricing the same routes. The price increase and reduced availability will make it more difficult for holders to redeem their miles for Lufthansa flights. Our take: holders should be aware of the price increase and plan their redemptions accordingly, considering the new prices and reduced availability. This may involve adjusting travel plans or exploring alternative redemption options. Holders should also regularly check prices for their desired routes to stay informed about any further changes.