Air Dolomiti will launch flights between Munich and Zagreb during the coming winter season, gradually replacing its parent company, Lufthansa, on the route. This will not be a wet-lease arrangement under which Air Dolomiti operates flights on Lufthansa’s behalf, but a standalone service carrying Air Dolomiti’s own flight numbers. The change will result in some minor differences for frequent flyer members.
Air Dolomiti will commence operations on October 25 with a daily service operated by a 122-seat Embraer E195 aircraft. The flights will initially run alongside Lufthansa’s six weekly services, bringing the Lufthansa Group’s combined frequency on the route to thirteen weekly.
Passengers travelling with Air Dolomiti between Munich and Zagreb will be subject to the airline’s own fare conditions, while Air Dolomiti will also handle disruptions and passenger claims. Miles & More earning will not change, with passengers continuing to collect the same miles, points and qualifying points as they would on Lufthansa. Most status benefits and connections through Munich will also be retained. Differences include companion seat-selection benefits and recognition by other Star Alliance loyalty programmes, as Air Dolomiti is not itself a Star Alliance member.
