I actually booked my Lufthansa Business Class award flight last spring when planning a trip from Chicago to Munich, and it was easier than I expected once I figured out the process. I used my United MileagePlus miles since Lufthansa is part of Star Alliance — that gave me access to partner award space. I started by searching on United’s site, then confirmed the availability directly on Lufthansa’s website before finalizing. The key tip: Lufthansa usually opens First Class awards only about 14 days before departure, so timing matters. When I had to change my return date, I called the airline directly instead of waiting online — they handled the modification instantly and reissued my ticket within minutes. If you ever need to quickly book, cancel, or change any Lufthansa flight (especially award tickets), it’s way faster to contact their customer service directly rather than rely solely on the website.
