Can you transfer miles between Star Alliance airlines?

You can join multiple member airline frequent flyer programmes if you wish, but they are each managed separately, so you cannot transfer miles or points between them or combine them into one. By using a single frequent flyer programme whenever you fly, you will reach Star Alliance Silver or Gold status faster.



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You typically aren't able to transfer miles between partner airlines (or any airlines). But what you can do is use your loyalty program points to book an award flight on a partner airline. While searching for a flight on your favorite airline's website, choose the option to book or redeem using points or miles.

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And because Lufthansa is also part of the Star Alliance (which includes major airlines like United Airlines), you can earn and redeem miles through other Star Alliance members for Lufthansa flights or on those partner airlines too. Some elite status benefits carry over.

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Miles aren't transferable between airlines, even if they're in the same alliance.

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You can't transfer airline miles from one airline to another. It's also impossible to combine two different types of miles into one account. However, you can use an airline's miles to book an award seat on another airline within the same alliance.

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Using miles MileagePlus members can redeem miles on Emirates flights on select routes between Dubai (DXB) and Africa, the Middle East, and the South Asian Subcontinent as part of an award reservation that includes a United flight between Newark (EWR) and Dubai (DXB) all on the same ticket.

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Star Alliance was established on May 14, 1997, and Turkish Airlines joined in April 2008, becoming its 21st member. This membership allows our customers to benefit from a wider flight network, special passenger programs, and special offers.

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Here's a brief overview of every member airline in the Star Alliance.
  • Aegean Airlines. Home nation: Greece. ...
  • Air Canada. Home nation: Canada. ...
  • Air China. Home nation: China. ...
  • Air India. Home nation: India. ...
  • Air New Zealand. Home nation: New Zealand. ...
  • ANA (All Nippon Airlines) Home nation: Japan. ...
  • Asiana Airlines. ...
  • Austrian Airlines.


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On the miles transactions page, find the Star Alliance award ticket box on the right side of the page. Then, click the Book now button to start your award search. From there, the process can be pretty straightforward. Enter your origin and destination airports, travel dates and number of passengers.

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Alliance. Emirates has collaborated with other airlines, but is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances – Oneworld, SkyTeam, or Star Alliance. In 2000, the airline briefly considered joining Star Alliance, but opted to remain independent.

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According to NerdWallet's analysis, 25,000 Turkish Airlines miles are worth about $275.

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Spend your Miles on Turkish Airlines award tickets and book yourself a seat in the privileged world of the sky. Experience the world's largest flight network with Miles&Smiles for new discoveries, adventures and explorations.

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Winner: Turkish Airlines. Both airlines are known for excellent service, but few would argue that Turkish Airlines is the winner in this category. Lufthansa used to offer more benefits behind the curtain (and still offers a friendly product), but recent cutbacks mean it loses accolades in this category.

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In addition to this, on flights with other Star Alliance member airlines, Classic Plus passengers can take advantage of Star Alliance Silver privileges, and Elite and Elite Plus passengers can enjoy Star Alliance Gold advantages.

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Emirates has not joined any global airline alliance (although they planned to join Star Alliance in 2000, they remained independent), stating that unless an airline is the lead participant in such an alliance – e.g. Lufthansa in the Star Alliance or Air France in SkyTeam – individual alliance members' freedom of action ...

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