When you have accumulated a certain number of Status Miles in the preceding 12 months, your Status automatically upgrades and is valid for 2 years. You can continue to accumulate Status Miles to advance to a higher status.
Classic Plus: 25.000 Status Miles
Elite: 40.000 Status Miles
Elite Plus: 80.000 Status Miles
Your Status Miles are checked daily. The status upgrade process is carried out as soon as you meet the conditions, so you have a daily opportunity to upgrade your status. As the 12-month period changes every day, your total Status Miles may increase or decrease on a daily basis.
| Your Status is Valid for 2 Years | Your status is valid until the last day of the month 2 years from the start date. During this period, you can enjoy the privileges provided by your status. You can maintain your status or upgrade to a higher status level by accumulating Status Miles. |
 | 1st Period: | The first 1-year period from the beginning of your status |
| 2nd Period: | The 2-year period during which your status is valid |
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| Classic Plus | 17.000 | 35.000 | |
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| Elite | 30.000 | 45.000 | |
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| Elite Plus | 40.000 | 60.000 | |
 Classic |  Earn Miles as you fly with Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance Program partnersAward tickets and cabin upgradeEarn Miles from Miles&Smiles credit cards transactions1,000 Welcome Miles after first flight |
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Classic Plus |  Is active over 25,000 Status Miles or on 40 flights.Classic privilegesCheck-in at Business Class counters for domestic flightsCIP passenger lounge access for domestic flightsStar Alliance Silver card privilegesAdditional baggage allowance of 10 kg *Except on flights implementing piece baggage concept. |
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Elite |  When you reach 40,000 Status MilesClassic Plus PrivilegesIstanbul Airport International Arrivals Terminal special passport deskPrivate passenger lounge access for passengers, and one guest or family members (spouse and child/children) traveling on AJet flightsIstanbul International Arrivals Terminal special entrance (Gate 5)Use of CIP lounges on Turkish Airlines domestic and international flights with a spouse and children or one guest*Private telephone helpline: +90 444 1 849Benefit from the advantages of Star Alliance Gold cardOn routes with the weight concept, passengers may check an additional 20kg in baggage. On routes with piece concept, passengers may check 1 additional piece of baggage.Free standard seat selection only for Turkish Airlines operated flights*Only one guest has the right to enter the contracted international lounges that do not belong to the alliance |
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Elite Plus |  When you reach 80.000 Status MilesElite card privilegesThe right to 2 free of charge cabin upgrades on Turkish Airlines flightsElite card gift for 3 peopleGuaranteed seat on certain cabin classesOn routes with the weight concept, passengers may check an additional 25kg in baggage. On routes with piece concept, passengers may check 1 additional piece of baggage. |
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The Status Miles earned from flights are based on the distance of the route travelled. Status Miles earned on the same flight may vary depending on two factors:
- The amount earned may increase or decrease depending on the booking class of the ticket you purchased.
- If you have Classic Plus, Elite or Elite Plus status, you will earn 25% extra Status Miles on Business Class flights.
If you meet the status protection conditions, your new 2-year period will begin when the validity date of your current status expires.
If you meet the status renewal requirements, the renewal process will begin as soon as when your current status expires. With renewal, you can use your status for another two years. For example, if your current status expires on March 31, 2026, and you have met the renewal criteria up to that date, your new status will be valid from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028.
- You can protect or upgrade your status by purchasing Status Miles. 1,000 Status Miles can be purchased for USD 70. Click here for information on conditions for purchasing Status Miles.
- You can convert the Miles you earn from spending with Miles&Smiles co-branded credit cards into Status Miles. With this application, you can get 1 Status Mile for every 5 Miles. The maximum number of Miles you can convert is 200,000 Miles, equivalent to 40,000 Status Miles. Click here for more information.
