Complete guides to each major airline loyalty programme, how to earn, how to burn, and where the sweet spots hide.
Each guide in this category covers one airline loyalty programme end to end: how you earn miles and qualifying activity, the elite tiers and what they actually unlock at airports and onboard, the redemption sweet spots and the traps, and the structural quirks (expiry, transfer rules, partner access) that change the maths. We refresh them when the airline changes its rules, and we annotate the corrections.
From 25 September 2026 a Cathay Business lounge pass costs 15,000 Asia Miles and a First pass 22,000. Who can redeem, where passes work, and cheaper routes.
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KrisFlyer Elite Gold needs 50,000 Elite miles in 12 rolling months, but ground spend covers only 10,000 of them. What counts, and what Gold gets you.
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From 8 December 2026 Qantas members can earn 140 Status Credits on the ground. The ten categories, the exclusions, and the four-flight rule that still applies.
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Korea’s Fair Trade Commission approved the Asiana mileage plan on 14 September 2026. The ratios are final, and four member deadlines run from 1 November.
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British Airways has published two dated Amex changes: an Avios cut on 7 October 2026 and a new 3,000 Tier Point rule in 2027. What each one is worth.
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American changes elite upgrades on 25 August and card and lounge pricing on 23 August. The nine routes, the new milestone ladder, and what it costs.
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Singapore Airlines now blocks KrisFlyer award searches below an undisclosed balance. What is confirmed, what is not, and the workarounds that still function.
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Status Credit rollover, earning Status Credits on the ground, a single target per tier and the end of Points Club. What Qantas is changing across 2026 and 2027…
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Frequent Traveller needs 650 Points, Senator 2,000 and HON Circle 6,000. What each is in real flights, plus the Qualifying Points rule that halves your earning.
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The complete 2026 guide to KrisFlyer Milestone Rewards: all 11 rewards across 10 Elite mile thresholds, what actually counts towards them, and the calendar-yea…
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Qatar Privilege Club in 2026: Qpoints for all 4 tiers, the retention arithmetic, the full benefit table, and the 20% Qatar-flown rule partner flying misses.
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Flying Blue Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate in 2026: the XP each tier needs, how the deduction and qualification period really work, and the Choice Benefit…
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Emirates Skywards Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum in 2026: the Tier Miles each tier needs, the benefits that actually differ, and the reduced-qualification pro…
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Cathay's programme changes on 1 January 2027: Status Points stop resetting, membership moves to calendar years, rollover arrives and Diamond Exec debuts. What …
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What American's Platinum Pro tier gives you for 125,000 Loyalty Points in 2026: the benefits that matter, oneworld Emerald, and whether the jump from Platinum …
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How to reach KrisFlyer Elite Silver and Gold in 2026: the Elite mile thresholds, the up-to-20% you can add from ground spend, and the two card fast-tracks.
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United retires the fixed PlusPoints upgrade chart in February 2027 in favour of demand-based pricing. What changes, what stays, and how to plan while the chart…
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How PPS Club and Solitaire PPS Club qualification works in 2026: the PPS Value you need, non-flight earning caps, Reserve Value and how the maths adds up.
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Flying Blue in 2026: how XP works, current Silver, Gold, and Platinum thresholds, Promo Rewards, miles validity, and why it stays central to SkyTeam.
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United MileagePlus in 2026: the modern PQP/PQF Premier framework, non-expiring miles, Star Alliance value, card-linked PQP earning, and how to use it.
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American AAdvantage in 2026: Loyalty Points, status thresholds, Loyalty Point Rewards, systemwide upgrades, and where the programme still shines.
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Lufthansa Miles & More 2026: the modern Points, Qualifying Points, and HON Circle system, current status thresholds, and why the programme still matters.
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Delta SkyMiles in 2026: MQD-led Medallion status, earning and redeeming miles, where dynamic pricing changes strategy, and what Delta still does best.
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver in 2026: 400 Tier Points qualification, SkyTeam Elite priority handling, path to Gold.
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Red in 2026: the base tier, Tier Points framework, and the path to Silver and Gold.
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold in 2026: 1,000 Tier Points qualification, Heathrow Clubhouse, SkyTeam Elite Plus.
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United MileagePlus Premier Silver in 2026: 5,000 PQP and 15 PQF, Star Alliance Silver recognition, and the path to Gold.
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United MileagePlus Premier Platinum in 2026: 15,000 PQP and 45 PQF or 18,000 PQP, 40 PlusPoints, and the path to the line.
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United MileagePlus Premier Gold 2026: 10,000 PQP and 30 PQF, Star Alliance Gold, lounge access, and complimentary upgrades.
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United MileagePlus Premier 1K in 2026: 22,000 PQP and 60 PQF or 28,000 PQP, 280 more PlusPoints. Top of the ladder.
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Turkish Miles&Smiles Elite in 2026: Star Alliance Gold qualification, Istanbul Lounge access, premium handling.
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Turkish Miles&Smiles Elite Plus in 2026: 80,000 Status Miles, two cabin upgrades a year, guaranteed seats, top priority.
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Turkish Miles&Smiles Classic Plus in 2026: entry elite tier, Star Alliance Silver, priority handling, path to Elite.
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Singapore Airlines PPS Club in 2026: 25,000 PPS Value, mainly from premium-cabin fares, SilverKris Business Class lounge access, Star Alliance Gold.
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Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Elite Silver in 2026: 25,000 elite miles, Star Alliance Silver, priority handling.
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Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Elite Gold in 2026: 50,000 elite miles in 12 months, Star Alliance Gold, KrisFlyer Gold Lounge.
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Miles & More Senator in 2026: 2,000 Points and 1,000 Qualifying Points in a calendar year, Star Alliance Gold and lounge access.
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Miles & More HON Circle in 2026: 6,000 HON Circle Points in a calendar year, earned only in Business and First Class. Top tier.
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Miles & More Frequent Traveller in 2026: 650 Points with 325 on Lufthansa Group, Star Alliance Silver, Lufthansa Business Lounges.
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Flying Blue Ultimate in 2026: 900 UXP on Air France or KLM flights, a 24/7 Ultimate Assistant, four upgrade vouchers, the programme's top.
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Flying Blue Silver in 2026: 100 XP qualification, SkyTeam Elite, an extra checked bag and priority handling, and the path to Gold.
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Flying Blue Platinum in 2026: 300 XP from Gold, Choice Benefits at 450, 600 and 750 XP, the earning bonus, and the path to Ultimate.
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Flying Blue Gold in 2026: 180 XP from Silver, SkyTeam Elite Plus, lounge access with a guest, and SkyPriority across the airport.
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Flying Blue Explorer in 2026: the base tier, XP framework explained, and the practical path to Silver and beyond.
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Emirates Skywards Silver in 2026: 25,000 tier miles, the Dubai Business Class Lounge before Emirates or EK-coded Qantas flights, and priority check-in.
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Emirates Skywards Platinum in 2026: 150,000 tier miles qualification, First Class Lounge access, top recognition.
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Emirates Skywards Gold in 2026: 50,000 tier miles qualification, Emirates lounges in Dubai and at 30-plus other airports with a guest, and extra baggage.
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Delta SkyMiles Silver Medallion in 2026: 5,000 MQD qualification, SkyTeam Elite recognition, and the path to Gold.
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Delta SkyMiles Platinum Medallion in 2026: 15,000 MQD, Choice Benefits, upgrade priority, and 9 miles per dollar.
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Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion in 2026: 10,000 MQD, SkyTeam Elite Plus, lounge access, and complimentary upgrades.
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Delta SkyMiles Diamond Medallion in 2026: 28,000 MQD, three Choice Benefits, Global Upgrade Certificates, and the path to the top.
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American AAdvantage Platinum in 2026: 75,000 Loyalty Points, OneWorld Sapphire lounges, and the realistic path to qualify.
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American AAdvantage Platinum Pro in 2026: 125,000 Loyalty Points, oneworld Emerald, first-class lounge access, richer milestone rewards.
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American AAdvantage Gold in 2026: 40,000 Loyalty Points, OneWorld Ruby, free first bag, and the card path to qualify.
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AAdvantage Executive Platinum 2026: 200,000 LP, OneWorld Emerald, 11 miles per dollar, and the structural commitment behind it.
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Air Canada Aeroplan Super Elite in 2026: 125,000 SQC qualification, 6x earning, 30 eUpgrades, Concierge. Track free with Miles Mosaic.
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Air Canada Aeroplan 75K in 2026: 75,000 SQC qualification, expanded Priority Rewards, top of Star Gold elite tier.
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Air Canada Aeroplan 50K in 2026: 50,000 SQC qualification, Star Alliance Gold, and Maple Leaf Lounge access at AC hubs.
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Air Canada Aeroplan 35K in 2026: 35,000 SQC qualification, Star Silver, three free bags on Air Canada, and the path to 50K Gold.
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Air Canada Aeroplan 25K in 2026: 25,000 SQC qualification, Star Alliance Silver, priority handling, and path to 50K.
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