A trap more often than a deal: 61,000 miles round trip (October 2026 bargain, travel 2027-01-15 to 2027-02-28). Taxes and fees: EUR 1,603 round trip in taxes, fees and carrier surcharges (meilenoptimieren, Oct 2026). Checked 2026-11-02.
Price
61,000 miles round trip (October 2026 bargain, travel 2027-01-15 to 2027-02-28); premium economy 42,000 RT; economy 25,000 RT
Taxes and fees
EUR 1,603 round trip in taxes, fees and carrier surcharges (meilenoptimieren, Oct 2026)
How to book
miles-and-more.com Mileage Bargains (online only, monthly, nonstops to/from BRU only).
Why it’s a trap
Non-changeable, non-refundable (only government taxes refunded). With ~EUR 800 per direction cash, compare against a cash business fare before using miles. The 61,000 rate is a monthly offer and may not repeat.
Lounges where you start
Lufthansa Group Miles & More (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, etc.)
Hybrid.
| European card | Ratio |
|---|---|
| Amex Switzerland | 2:1 |
More on Lufthansa Group Miles & More (Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, etc.)
Sources: meilenoptimieren.com, awardwallet.com, miles-and-more.com. Award prices and availability change; confirm on the program’s site before you transfer points. Check any award against the cash fare with the points or cash calculator. All European deals.
Is it worth it for your trip?
Tell Mila your dates and balances. She checks the award, the cash fare and the surcharges, and tells you which way to pay.
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