Can I merge points from different flight companies to use in Star Alliance?

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If I have points in multiple Star Alliance member companies, can I sum up all these points to get a Star Alliance flight ticket?



Best Answer

The points can't be merged once they are earned, as Doc says. What you need to do is stop earning in different programs. When you fly any Star Alliance airline, you can credit the points to your chosen program. You don't have to choose a program that is offered by the airline you fly the most, or the airline in your own country. Choose the one that is easiest for you to earn nonflying miles with (for example I live in Canada and can get credit cards that earn Aeroplan miles, but would find it very hard to get one that earned Lufthansa miles), that has the best redemption rates (miles needed, extra fees etc) or, if you fly enough to earn status, that offers useful status benefits for you. Take a good look at the airlines you fly and decide whose program will be getting all your miles from now on.




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Can I combine miles from different airlines Star Alliance?

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.

Can I transfer Star Alliance points?

As a loyal Star Alliance member, you've probably accumulated a lot of miles over the years. But they're not much good unless you know how to redeem them for the best value. With Star Alliance transfer miles, shifting rewards to another frequent flyer program is not allowed.

Can I transfer miles between airlines?

Generally, you can't transfer points between frequent flyer programs, even if they're partners. Partnerships usually allow you to earn miles by flying on a partner airline and redeem miles for flights on a partner airline, but don't allow you to transfer miles directly from one airline to another.

Can I transfer my frequent flyer points or miles to another program?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. You cannot transfer miles between frequent flyer programs and retain their value.



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