October 2025

The new Uptrip October collections for 2025 are here. However, this time they did not launch mid-month as usual. The release took place on 27 October. The late drop was intentional, because a new Halloween feature accompanied the launch and created extra buzz in the community.

As always, we at Scantofly.de took a closer look at the collections and evaluated them:

1. Helvetia’s Vault (50 CHF Swiss flight voucher, 1× redeemable)

With “Helvetia’s Vault”, Switzerland takes centre stage. To redeem it, you need 16 cards in total, including 10 originals. The set must include Swiss cities, Swiss airline cards, and different Swiss aircraft models.

In return, users receive a 50 CHF voucher for Swiss flights. The collection is very limited – only 50 users in total can claim the reward. If you already hold the required cards and want the voucher, you should redeem the Uptrip collection quickly, as it is likely to sell out fast.

2. Eurowings Throne in the Sky (40 Points & 40 Qualifying Points, 1× redeemable)

he second October Uptrip collection is called “Eurowings Throne in the Sky”. To redeem it, users need 7 cards, including 5 originals. The highlight is the new special card “Eurowings Biz Class Seat”, which is required twice.

You also need:

• Berlin
• Eurowings A320 (×2)
• Dubai (×2)

This card selection is no coincidence. Eurowings will test a new Business Class seat on the Berlin–Dubai route from November, using the A320. If you book a return flight on this new seat, you will automatically get the required cards. However, due to the high fare, this collection will likely be redeemed very slowly.

The extra points boost towards Lufthansa status, such as FTL or Senator, is one of many recently released by Miles & More.

🎃 New: The “Spooky Mixer” – Halloween Feature with Surprise Effect

For the first time, Uptrip introduces the “Spooky Mixer” for Halloween. Users can combine cards to receive one of five Spooky Cards.

Here are the key facts:

• Uptrip Spooky Card
• Grants FTL Status
• 1 free mix for all users
• After that: €1.99 per mix
• First mix can include non-original cards
• Afterwards: originals only
• If you receive a Spooky Card, you gain Frequent Traveller Status (FTL) until February 2027
• Offer expected to run until 02 November 2025

The Mixer gives collectors a new way to obtain rare cards. This was noticeable immediately. On the marketplace, more rare cards appeared shortly after launch, which were previously very hard to find.

As seen with earlier releases, the app was heavily loaded in the first hours after launch.

Conclusion: Uptrip October Collections

Even with only two collections, Miles & More delivered a targeted and exciting release in October. The “Spooky Mixer” created a seasonal highlight that will especially appeal to Uptrip card collectors, while giving a small number of users the chance to secure FTL status. It remains to be seen how the Mixer will influence the marketplace and future trading behaviour.

This second part of our survey analysis focuses Uptrip user feedback on future collection wishes, requested features, user frustrations, and a surprising insight into how Uptrip influences travel decisions.

As in part one, the results mainly reflect the views of active and experienced Uptrip collectors. Occasional users remain underrepresented. In case you missed it, you can read up our first part of the Uptrip user survey.

Future Uptrip Collection Wishes: Value & Variety

When asked what they want from future collections, users sent a clear message. They want more valuable rewards. The most common wishes include:

• Upgrades such as business class upgrades including eVouchers
• Lufthansa Status like Frequent Traveller (FTL) or Senator Status (a very optimistic participant mentioned even HON Circle Member)
• Status perks (instead of status itself): Lounge Access (Business / Senator and even First Class)
• Miles & Qualifying Points, which remain core motivators
• Lufthansa Accessories, including miniature aircrafts or First Class ducks

Moreover, users expressed interest in more flexible collecting mechanics. For example, some suggested a card lottery or a trade-in system where you can exchange unwanted cards for desired ones. The later seems to be addressing card traders mostly.

Uptrip User Feedback on Features

Feature requests were another part of the survey. Many respondents see room for improvement. The most requested Uptrip App features were:

• Collection statistics for themselves and others (around 70%)
• Daily limits for marketplace offers (40%)
• Folders for organizing cards (35%)
• Chat functionality for direct communication between users (30%)
• Zoom function for cards during trades (20%)

Additionally, several users shared creative suggestions. For example:

• Introduce rarity scoring, to make trades more transparent
• Add better filters and search options to simplify trading
• Allow airports or destinations to sponsor special cards
• Bring back the concept of “Editions”
• Add a collector’s album that also displays redeemed cards

These ideas show that the community is both engaged and creative. Users want features that make collecting clearer, more transparent, and more fun.

What Uptrip Users Don’t Want

While there is excitement about new features, some current aspects of Uptrip frustrate users. The most common complaints were:

• Trade spam, which some described as “a horror story”
• Technical issues, such as bugs or missing card images
• NFT features, which many users consider unnecessary
• A need for a spam reporting tool to prevent abuse

A Surprising Insight: Collecting Shapes Travel Plans

One of the most surprising results is how collecting influences real-world travel behavior. About half of all respondents said that their travel plans were influenced by the chance to collect a specific card. This is a remarkable finding. For many users, Uptrip is not just a digital game. It directly impacts how and where they travel.

Conclusion of our findings

The second part of the Uptrip survey shows a passionate community with clear priorities. Users want valuable, status-focused rewards, better features, and less spam, along with a smoother and more transparent experience. Uptrip already influences real travel decisions, giving Miles & More a solid base to build on. By acting on this feedback, Uptrip can strengthen engagement and grow its community further.

Uptrip has recently added at least 25 new cards to the app:
👉 23 city cards
👉 1 aircraft card (A350-1000)
👉 1 Eurowings Premium BIZ Seat card

In addition, there are new designs for the Brussels Airlines aircraft cards, which we reported on recently.

So far, Uptrip has not provided any further information about these new cards. That’s why we are taking a closer look.

Eurowings Premium BIZ Seat Card

The new “Special” card is clearly linked to the Eurowings Premium BIZ Seat. This new seat will be introduced on the Berlin – Dubai route starting November 22, 2025. It seems likely that the card will be awarded when passengers book and fly in one of these seats.

In contrast to the Lufthansa Allegris introduction, a separate collection is not necessarily expected. The target audience is relatively small, and the new product is being launched as a test.

Swiss Sense Card Still Missing

While Eurowings is receiving a dedicated card, Swiss Sense is still completely missing. This is surprising, as the first Swiss Sense flights are scheduled to begin at the end of October 2025.

The new Lufthansa A350-1000 card is also interesting. Recent reports suggest that the first A350-1000 will not be delivered until 2027. At the same time, there is no Swiss A350 card, even though the aircraft has already been delivered and will enter regular service this month.

Why this prioritization? That remains unanswered.

New Cities on Uptrip

Among the 23 new city cards are the following destinations:

Abu Dhabi · Alesund · Alta · Bodo · Bydgoszcz · El Aroui · Erfurt · Fes · Gizeh · Kayseri · Kutahya · Lajes · Liberia · Liege · Limnos · Nis · Ohrid · Oradea · Patras · Reggio Calabria · Shannon · Mostar · Yaounde

At the moment, three of these destinations, Erfurt, Mostar, and Bydgoszcz, can be reached with Lufthansa or Eurowings. Some other destinations, such as Ohrid, Bodo and Alta can be reached with Edelweiss or Discover Airlines. With the ITA Airways integration, Reggio Calabria will also be added to the network. Some other cards seem to be not part of the travel network of the Lufthansa group.

It is still unclear why these particular cities were chosen and how travelers can realistically earn these cards. According to Uptrip, ITA Airways will be integrated “soon.” It is therefore even more surprising that other ITA destinations have not been included yet.

Conclusion on the New Uptrip Cards

It is great to see new cards being added to the app. However, both the selection and the timing raise several questions. We will reach out to Uptrip to find out more. Meanwhile, we added all new cards to our Uptrip trading tool.

Together with the admin team of the Facebook group “Uptrip.App – Flight Rewards”, we conducted an Uptrip user survey. So far, nearly 50 participants have responded. Below, we want to summarize the results for you.

Overall, the survey shows that there are both dedicated collectors who engage daily and occasional users who mainly focus on accumulating miles and status points.

It is important to note that the results primarily reflect the perspective of the engaged Uptrip community. Consequently, casual users are underrepresented in the survey.

Longstanding Uptrip User Base

Many survey participants have been using Uptrip for years. Since Miles & More actively recruited new users in 2025, this means that all subsequent survey results come from long-term and loyal Uptrip fans (or at least existing users). This Uptrip survey, does do not represent newer users.

Why Do People Use Uptrip?

Collecting miles and points is by far the most important motivation. However, nearly half of the users are also interested in partner offers or enjoy collecting cards in general.

Miles & More has clearly succeeded in creating a tool that integrates its partner network and even engages users beyond immediate rewards.

Uptrip Survey: Usage Activity

The picture here is very mixed – even among long-term Uptrip users.

Interestingly, around 60% of users open the app only when traveling, a few times per month, or even less frequently.

Notable finding in data analysis: There is a strong positive correlation between app usage frequency and users who indicated collecting cards.

For Uptrip, this suggests that creating additional incentives could further increase app engagement.

Number of Uptrip Cards per User

One-third of participants report owning up to 50 collectible cards. Another third owns between 51 and 200 cards. No participant reported having more than 1,000 cards.

Not surprisingly, there is a correlation between how long someone has been using the app and how many cards they own.

A wide variety of cards are already in circulation. With nearly 600 different cards, no one has yet collected all possible Uptrip cards. Especially since some cards are very rare.

Nevertheless, Miles & More will eventually need to address the issue of “card inflation.”

Conclusion of the Uptrip User Survey

The results reveal an engaged core community that has been actively using Uptrip for years and has integrated collecting into their travel routine.

Most participants use the app regularly, though not daily, and already own a considerable number of cards.

Miles & More has succeeded in creating a system that works not only through traditional rewards but also through the enjoyment of collecting and partner offers, fostering long-term user engagement.

Moreover, the data suggests that with increasing card numbers and a growing user base, issues such as card inflation, new incentives for regular app usage, and feature development will become more important.

More details from the survey, including specific user behaviors, community requests, and rare cards in circulation will be shared in the next part in a few days.