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Turkish Airlines·Star Alliance
How the Turkish Airlines frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
Turkish Airlines operates Miles&Smiles. The currency is Miles.
Miles earn by distance and fare class — one of the remaining distance-based programmes, which favours long-haul flying.
Tiers run: Classic → Classic Plus → Elite → Elite Plus.
Miles&Smiles has a published award chart and comparatively low surcharges, making it a good value programme for Star Alliance redemptions. Most major US flexible currencies transfer in.
Miles expire after 36 months.
Transfer partners rather than a US co-brand card are the main US accumulation route.
Miles&Smiles Elite and Elite Plus members receive additional allowance, as do Star Alliance Gold members.
Miles expire after 36 months.
Classic, Classic Plus, Elite, Elite Plus. Miles earn by distance and fare class — one of the remaining distance-based programmes, which favours long-haul flying.
Miles&Smiles has a published award chart and comparatively low surcharges, making it a good value programme for Star Alliance redemptions. Most major US flexible currencies transfer in.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.