Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite vs Lufthansa Miles & More
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite
$499/yr
6.0/10
VS
Lufthansa Miles & More
$89/yr
6.5/10
Quick Answer
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite charges $499/yr with 1X base rewards. Lufthansa Miles & More charges $89/yr with 1X base rewards. Lufthansa Miles & More offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Lufthansa Miles & More
Lower annual fee ($499 vs $89)
Rewards Earning
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite
3 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite
0 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite
$100 in annual credits
Flexibility
Tie
Both cards have similar redemption flexibility
OUR PICK
Lufthansa Miles & More wins for most people
The $410 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
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Emirates Skywards Premium World Elite
| Emirates flights | 5.0X |
| Hotels & dining | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Lufthansa Miles & More
| Lufthansa Group airlines | 2.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
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