There are numerous ways to indirectly purchase Miles&More miles, for example, through newspaper subscriptions. However, since last year, not even the detour of a subscription is necessary. With Bundle&Go, it is now possible to purchase miles directly. Miles & More merely combines this with a few valueless “benefits” to make it not too obvious.
When purchasing one of these bundles in March, there is a 30% bonus. Those who buy 130,000 miles at once will pay €1,750. This results in an acceptable price of 1.35 cents per mile. However, the deal in November was significantly better.
Miles & More mentions a minimum of a 30% bonus on their website. This means that there might be an even better price per mile for individual accounts. If so, please leave a comment.
Until March 31, 2024, the following packages are available:
- Large: 130,000 miles for €1,750 (1.346 cpm)
- Medium: 65,000 miles for €1,000 (1.538 cpm)
- Small: 13,000 miles for €250 (1.923 cpm)
Conditions
If you want to increase your mileage account in this way, the following conditions must be observed:
- The 30% bonus is valid for purchases until March 31, 2024
- In each calendar year, a maximum of 250,000 miles (plus bonus, i.e., 325,000) can be collected through this method
- The miles will be credited within 5 working days (usually within a few minutes)
- The purchased miles are subject to the regular mileage validity, meaning they expire after 36 months at the end of the quarter (except for Miles & More credit card holders)
You can read the terms and conditions here, and additional information about the offer is available in the terms and conditions.
Overview of Miles&More Bundles
Additionally to the miles, as mentioned before, there are further benefits. However, these have a maximum value of only a few euros. An overview can be found on the Miles & More website as well as below:
Small (250€):
- 13,000
10,000miles - 25% mileage bonus at Hotels & Cars
- 1.250 miles membership bonus at Avis1
- 25% bonus for Avis rentals2
- 5% to 20% discount on Priority Pass
Medium (1,000€):
- 65,000
50,000miles - 50% mileage bonus at Hotels & Cars
- 1.500 miles membership bonus at Avis1
- 50% bonus for Avis rentals2
- Avis Preferred Plus Status
- 10% to 25% discount on Priority Pass
Large (1,750€):
- 130,000
100,000miles - 100% mileage bonus at Hotels & Cars
- 1.750 miles membership bonus at Avis1
- 100% bonus for Avis rentals2
- Avis Preferred Plus Status
- 15% to 30% discount on Priority Pass
1 – We were unable to determine exactly what this membership bonus is.
2 – Limited to a maximum of 5 rentals.
Sweet Spots for Miles & More Miles
Not sure what to do with your miles? Take a look at the following redemption options:
If you purchase 130,000 miles at a rate of €1.35 per mile, you would effectively pay around €1,400 for a business class mileage deal to North America (round trip).
Currently, such mileage bargains are available for trips to Montreal, Toronto, and Chicago for travel in June and July 2024. However, it’s advisable to check for availability beforehand. Learn more about the mileage deals here:
Past Promotions
Bundle&Go has only been around since last year, so the promotions of this kind are relatively young. Here is a brief overview.
| Promotional Period | Offer | Best Price per Mile |
|---|---|---|
| March 2024 | 30% Bonus | 1.346 Cents |
| November 8 to 30, 2023 | 40% Bonus | 1.250 Cents (for all) 1.161 Cents (personalized) |
| November 1 to 7, 2023 | 50% Bonus | 1.167 Cents (for all) 1.083 Cents (personalized) |
| September 2023 | 60% Bonus | 1.094 Cents |
| May 2023 | 30% Bonus | 1.346 Cents |
Conclusion
Roughly 1.4 cents is an acceptable price for purchasing miles, especially considering that you don’t need to commit to any subscriptions or the like. If you urgently need the miles, this could be a good time to make the purchase. However, others might want to wait for the next deal, as there will likely be better prices again at some point.
In any case, these offers should only be taken up by those who already have a purpose in mind for the miles. Miles expire after three years, and an increase in point prices or surcharges is likely only a matter of time.
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