Is Turkish Airlines a part of Star Alliance?

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. Star Alliance in figures: 4,338 aircraft.



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Turkish Airlines: the best service in every possible way. Turkish Airlines has been a Miles & More partner since March 2007, so you can earn miles all around the globe. The airline is also a Star Alliance member, a club to which airlines such as Lufthansa, TAP, Air Canada and Austrian Airlines also belong.

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When traveling with Star Alliance member airlines you can use your Miles to upgrade. As a Miles&Smiles member, you can use Miles to upgrade yourself or loved ones (there is no obligation to fly together) on flights operated by Turkish Airlines and partner Star Alliance member airlines.

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Members of the Star Alliance include: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eva Air, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, ...

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Air Canada, United and Avianca offer the most flexibility for earning and redeeming miles within the Star Alliance.

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The current list of non-alliance partners includes:
  • Jet Airways.
  • Aegean Airlines - another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Air China - yet another leftover Star Alliance partner.
  • Hawaiian Airlines - (inter-island and South Pacific flights only).
  • South African Airways - another leftover Star Alliance partner.


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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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Cash&Miles is a Mileage redemption channel where Miles&Smiles members can use their Miles on paid flights. Miles&Smiles members can make the payment with the combination of Miles and cash for the scheduled Turkish Airlines tickets purchased through online channels.

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

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You can now earn Star Alliance Gold status by transferring 250,000 American Express Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards or Citi ThankYou points to Singapore Airlines Krisflyer. Singapore Airlines is awarding KrisFlyer elite status qualifying points on non-travel points earning through Feb. 28, 2022.

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As a Star Alliance Gold customer you are welcome to visit any lounge with a Star Alliance Gold logo at the entrance before your flight operated by a Star Alliance member airline.

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Airline alliances have grown over the years to form an integral part of the passenger aviation industry. Altogether, there are currently three big players in the market. These groups are oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam.

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Oneworld. Founded in 1999 by American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Qantas and Canadian Airlines (which later merged with Air Canada and subsequently joined Star Alliance), the Oneworld alliance is the smallest major airline alliance but now stands strong with 13 airlines.

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