Can I transfer my Star Alliance miles to another airline?

Yes. Regardless of which participating Star Alliance member airline you select as your Status Airline, you can convert Star Alliance Points into miles/points of any participating frequent flyer program2, provided, that you are a member of that program. To do this, you must be registered with Star Alliance Rewards.



You generally cannot "transfer" miles directly from one Star Alliance frequent flyer program to another (e.g., moving miles from United MileagePlus to Lufthansa Miles & More). Each airline's loyalty program is an independent financial entity, and they do not allow the direct 1:1 migration of balances between accounts. However, the true power of the Star Alliance network lies in redemption and earning across partners. You can use your miles from one airline to book award seats on any of the 26 member airlines, provided there is "Partner Award" availability. Furthermore, you can earn miles on your preferred "home" program whenever you fly with any other Star Alliance partner by simply providing your frequent flyer number at booking. In 2026, some newer "Star Alliance Rewards" initiatives in specific regions (like Australia) have experimented with more flexible points conversion models, but the standard rule remains: miles stay in the program where they were earned, but they can be spent to fly on any airline within the global alliance.

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