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Earning Points with Lufthansa/Lufthansa City

Maharaja Club members can earn Points on eligible Lufthansa/Lufthansa City flights. Add your Maharaja Club ID to your booking to enjoy global loyalty benefits and accumulate Points on international journeys across the Star Alliance network. 

Mileage accrual for Lufthansa/Lufthansa City–operated flights is determined by the booking class you are ticketed in. Each booking class is assigned a specific earning rate, as outlined in the table below. 

CabinBooking ClassEarning rate based on miles travelled
FirstF, A3 x distance
BusinessJ, C, D2x distance
Z1.5x distance
Premium Economy/EconomyG, E, B, Y1.5x distance
N, M, H, U1x distance
W, S, Q, V0.5x distance

Booking classes not specified above shall be deemed ineligible for earnings

Members will also earn 1 Tier Point for every 2 Maharaja Points earned.

For codeshare flights operated by partner airlines, Points are calculated according to your booking class and the partner’s earning rules. Hence, Points credited may differ, and in certain cases, they may not be awarded at all. 

Claims for past Lufthansa/Lufthansa City flights must be submitted within 12 months of the travel date.

To claim points for past Lufthansa City codeshare flights, enter VL as the carrier code in the Flight Number field of the claim form. This applies to Lufthansa City flights departing on or after  1 December 2025.

Know More About Your Booking Class

Your Booking Class is a one-letter code that indicates your fare type, e.g., Economy Saver, Business Flex. To know your Booking Class, you can either check your e-ticket or go to the Manage Booking section, if your ticket was booked from the Air India website or mobile app.

If you are unable to find your booking class, please contact the customer support team of the operating airline.

How to get Maharaja Points into your account

  • Most booking fares are eligible for accrual of Maharaja Points. Please refer to accrual level chart to verify the accrual levels for the relevant airline before making a reservation to determine the eligibility of your booking fare for Maharaja Points accrual.
  • Book under your name as it appears in your passport and Maharaja Club account.
  • Quote your Maharaja Club ID at the time of reservation.
  • Present your Maharaja Club ID at the time of check-in.
  • It may take up to four weeks after your flight for points to be credited to your Maharaja Club account.
  • To check if your Maharaja Points have been credited, please log in to your Maharaja Club account and view the Points section.

Redeem Maharaja Points on Lufthansa Flights

Use your Maharaja Points for Award Flights or Cabin Upgrades on eligible Lufthansa operated flights.

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Award Flights

Redeem your Maharaja Points for Award Flights across the Lufthansa network.

Before you redeem, please note:

  • Award Tickets are subject to seat availability.
  • Multi-sector journeys currently require separate Award Tickets for each flight sector.


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Cabin Upgrades

Upgrade your cabin using Maharaja Points on eligible bookings.

Only confirmed and ticketed bookings in eligible booking classes qualify for upgrades.

UpgradeEligible Booking Class
From Economy to BusinessY, B
From Business to FirstC, D

Before you upgrade, please note:

  • Upgrades are subject to availability.
  • Upgrades can be redeemed for yourself, family members or friends.
  • Codeshare flights are not eligible for upgrades.

About Lufthansa/Lufthansa City

Lufthansa, the flagship carrier of the Lufthansa Group, is among the world’s leading airlines, connecting 180 destinations across 71 countries from its hubs in Frankfurt and Munich. Its diverse fleet meets growing long-haul demand while prioritising sustainability through advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft. Lufthansa City Airlines, focuses on enhancing European connectivity by linking regional cities to major hubs, delivering a seamless and fully integrated Lufthansa experience.

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Terms and Conditions 

  • Points can be claimed for Star Alliance Partner Airlines only if you are a member of Maharaja Club on or before the date of travel.  
  • Members can submit a claim by entering their flight details. If a claim is not approved, the member’s boarding pass or travel certificate will be necessary as supporting documentation for further validation.

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