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 |
| 1st Period | or | 2nd Period | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Classic Plus | 17.000 | 25.000 | |
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| Elite | 30.000 | 45.000 | |
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| Elite Plus | 40.000 | 60.000 | |
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.