Do Turkish Airlines miles expire?

There are different earning charts for each partner airline. So, be sure to check if your fare class is eligible to earn miles and how many miles you'll earn before deciding to put your Turkish frequent flyer number on a partner reservation. Finally, Turkish miles expire three years from the time they're earned.



Yes, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles miles do expire, but the policy is relatively generous compared to some competitors. Miles are valid for 3 full calendar years from the date they were earned. For example, any miles earned at any point in 2023 will expire on December 31, 2026. Turkish Airlines does not allow you to "reset" the clock simply by having activity in your account (like United or Southwest do); once a mile reaches its three-year limit, it is gone regardless of whether you have recently flown. However, there is a "safety valve" for those who aren't ready to book a trip: you can pay a fee of $20 USD for every 1,000 miles you wish to extend. This extension lasts for an additional three years. Because of this "hard" expiration date, it is highly recommended to use your miles for award tickets, seat upgrades, or even "Miles&Smiles" shopping vouchers before the year-end deadline. Elite and Elite Plus members often have higher priorities for award seats, making it easier for them to "burn" their miles before they vanish.

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Miles can only be extended via the Turkish Airlines website and mobile app. Miles which have been extended are subject to the Miles&Smiles program terms and conditions. A confirmation e-mail or SMS will be sent once Miles have been extended.

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Do airline miles expire? With most major airlines, your miles never expire. However, there are two notable exceptions: American Airlines and British Airways. Earning and redeeming miles on a semi-regular basis will keep your miles from expiring with these two programs.

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Can I transfer my Miles to another airline's frequent flyer program? It is not possible to transfer Miles earned on the Miles&Smiles program to another airline's program.

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How can I protect my Miles & More award miles from expiry? Award miles can be protected from expiry through status membership or a Miles & More Credit Card.

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Here's the catch. Air Miles themselves do not expire. But, if your account “expires” by being “dormant” (or inactive) for 24 consecutive months, then the points on it will disappear. An account is considered inactive if there are no points transactions within that period.

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The miles renewed will fall under the activity-based system and will not expire as long as members earn or redeem miles from eligible transactions at least once every 18 months. The balance of miles earned before 1 January 2020 that expired during the promotion period will also be renewed..

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A fee of USD 30 will be charged for every 1,000 Miles purchased. Members can purchase Miles for themselves or other members, and any one member can purchase up to 50,000 Miles in a calendar year.

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But if you forgot, it's OK. Most airlines, Keyes said, allow travelers to request miles three to 14 days after booking and within 12 months of travel.

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Air Miles themselves do not expire. But, if your account “expires” by being “dormant” (or inactive) for 24 consecutive months, then the points on it will disappear. An account is considered inactive if there are no points transactions within that period.

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Miles: Miles earned and spendable from transactions and flights with program partners. Status Miles: Miles earned from flights with Turkish Airlines, AnadoluJet and other Star Alliance member airlines. Status Miles are required for upgrading and maintaining the membership level.

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