Soeben kam dann übrigens doch noch die Willkommensmail von der LHG:
Congratulations on your new Senator status
We’re delighted to inform you that your status match was successful. This means you can now enjoy your status benefits as a Senator until 28 February 2027.1 To access all your benefits such as First Class check-in and Senator and Star Alliance Gold Lounges immediately, you may use your digital service card, which you’ll find in the Miles & More app. Your physical service card and two bag tags will be sent to you by post shortly.
Earn Points, Qualifying Points and HON Circle Points to requalify for your Senator status in 2026 on flights operated by Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Air Dolomiti, Discover Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines as well as the co-issuing Miles & More airline partners Croatia Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines and Luxair. HON Circle Points will additionally be awarded for flights in Business and First Class. Don’t forget to enter your Miles & More service card number when you book.
To renew your Senator status for another year, you’ll need to earn 2,000 Points and 1,000 Qualifying Points by 31 December 2026. Here you’ll find an overview of the number of Points and Qualifying Points that can be earned per flight.
We look forward to welcoming you on board as a Senator.
1 Please note that you will not receive eVouchers for upgrades, and the mileage advance is not available through this status match promotion.