Rove Miles, a rewards program that operates independently of credit cards, has announced the addition of Lufthansa’s Miles & More loyalty program as its latest transfer partner. This move allows members to transfer points earned through Rove Miles directly to Lufthansa’s frequent flyer scheme.
The inclusion of Miles & More is significant because it provides earlier access to booking Lufthansa first-class award seats compared to other partner programs. Previously, U.S.-based travelers had limited options for transferring points into the Miles & More program.
Rove Miles enables users to earn points on hotel stays, flight bookings, and shopping via its online portal and browser extension. According to the company, hotel bookings can yield up to 45 miles per dollar spent. Members can redeem their points through Rove Miles’ travel portal or transfer them to various airline and hotel partners.
“It’s free to join — you simply create an account online and start earning via the platform,” according to information from Rove Miles.
Unlike some other rewards platforms such as Bilt Rewards—which focuses more on domestic partners like American Airlines AAdvantage and World of Hyatt—Rove Miles offers transfers mainly to international programs and claims higher earnings on hotel bookings.
Current airline and hotel partners include Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air India Maharaja Club, Cathay Pacific Cathay, Etihad Guest, Finnair Plus, Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Club, Lufthansa Miles & More, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, Thai Airways Royal Orchid Plus, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles, and Accor Live Limitless. Transfers are generally at a 1:1 ratio for airlines; Accor transfers are at 1.5:1 with a minimum requirement of 2,000 Rove Miles.
Lufthansa’s recent shift toward dynamic pricing means award prices may vary by route and date. For example:
– Economy class awards start from 4,380 miles plus $207 in taxes one-way.
– Premium economy starts from 12,313 miles plus $498.
– Business class begins at 62,551 miles plus $1,045.
– First class requires at least 153,742 miles plus $1,155 in fees.
A unique benefit is the ability for members to book Lufthansa first-class seats well ahead of departure—a feature not available through most partner programs until just before takeoff. However, surcharges remain high across all cabins.
For those interested in booking with Lufthansa using transferred Rove Miles points or seeking alternative redemptions—such as United Polaris flights via Lufthansa’s program or business-class tickets on Air France-KLM Flying Blue—the recommendation is always to confirm availability directly with the airline before transferring any points.
“Given just how generous the program can be for awarding transferable miles for flights, hotels and online shopping, Rove Miles is a growing rewards program that should be on your radar,” according to information provided by The Points Guy staff.
Rove Miles’ expansion aims at travelers who want flexible ways to earn and use reward points without relying solely on credit card spending.
