Expiring Miles…What’s that about?

I just got my May statement for my Lufthansa Miles & More account. I signed up with them because they were my preferred airline when traveling abroad. I also got a credit card (with an annual fee!!! – who still does that?!) to earn more miles.

I checked my account on Miles and More and I see that my miles expire! Yes indeedy, they do expire! KLM-AirFrance’s miles don’t expire! Why do my Lufthansa Miles Expire? What a flawed business model! I think from now on KLM-AirFrance-Northwest will be my airlines of choice!