Atmos Rewards Earning Choice: Distance, Price Paid or Segments for 2027
From 1 January 2027 Atmos Rewards members earn by distance, price paid or segments. The break-even maths, the partner-flight catch, and who should pick which.
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Airline programmes
Airline programmes
Complete guides to each major airline loyalty programme, how to earn, how to burn, and where the sweet spots hide.
Each guide in this category covers one airline loyalty programme end to end: how you earn miles and qualifying activity, the elite tiers and what they actually unlock at airports and onboard, the redemption sweet spots and the traps, and the structural quirks (expiry, transfer rules, partner access) that change the maths. We refresh them when the airline changes its rules, and we annotate the corrections.
Asia Miles Lounge Passes Now Cost 15,000 and 22,000 Miles. Who Can Still Redeem One
From 25 September 2026 a Cathay Business lounge pass costs 15,000 Asia Miles and a First pass 22,000. Who can redeem, where passes work, and cheaper routes.
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KrisFlyer Elite Gold Takes 50,000 Elite Miles. At Least 40,000 of Them Have to Be Flown
KrisFlyer Elite Gold needs 50,000 Elite miles in 12 rolling months, but ground spend covers only 10,000 of them. What counts, and what Gold gets you.
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Qantas Will Let You Earn Status Credits Without Flying From 8 December. You Will Still Have to Fly
From 8 December 2026 Qantas members can earn 140 Status Credits on the ground. The ten categories, the exclusions, and the four-flight rule that still applies.
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The Regulator Signed. Your Asiana Miles Now Have a Price, and Four Deadlines
Korea’s Fair Trade Commission approved the Asiana mileage plan on 14 September 2026. The ratios are final, and four member deadlines run from 1 November.
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The BA Amex Changes Twice: Fewer Avios in October, a New Tier Point Rule in 2027
British Airways has published two dated Amex changes: an Avios cut on 7 October 2026 and a new 3,000 Tier Point rule in 2027. What each one is worth.
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Three AAdvantage Changes Land in Late August 2026: Upgrades, Milestones and the Lounge Bill
American changes elite upgrades on 25 August and card and lounge pricing on 23 August. The nine routes, the new milestone ladder, and what it costs.
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Singapore Airlines Will Not Say How Many KrisFlyer Miles You Need to Search for Awards
Singapore Airlines now blocks KrisFlyer award searches below an undisclosed balance. What is confirmed, what is not, and the workarounds that still function.
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Qantas Frequent Flyer 2026 and 2027 Changes: Rollover, Ground Status Credits and One Target Per Tier
Status Credit rollover, earning Status Credits on the ground, a single target per tier and the end of Points Club. What Qantas is changing across 2026 and 2027…
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Miles & More in 2026: How Many Flights Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle Actually Take
Frequent Traveller needs 650 Points, Senator 2,000 and HON Circle 6,000. What each is in real flights, plus the Qualifying Points rule that halves your earning.
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KrisFlyer Milestone Rewards in 2026: The Full Ladder and the Catch Most People Miss
The complete 2026 guide to KrisFlyer Milestone Rewards: all 11 rewards across 10 Elite mile thresholds, what actually counts towards them, and the calendar-yea…
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Qatar Airways Privilege Club Status Tiers Explained (2026)
Qatar Privilege Club in 2026: Qpoints for all 4 tiers, the retention arithmetic, the full benefit table, and the 20% Qatar-flown rule partner flying misses.
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Flying Blue Status Tiers Explained: Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate in 2026
Flying Blue Silver, Gold, Platinum and Ultimate in 2026: the XP each tier needs, how the deduction and qualification period really work, and the Choice Benefit…
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Emirates Skywards Status Tiers Explained: Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum in 2026
Emirates Skywards Blue, Silver, Gold and Platinum in 2026: the Tier Miles each tier needs, the benefits that actually differ, and the reduced-qualification pro…
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Cathay's 2027 Loyalty Overhaul: Calendar Years, Rollover and the New Diamond Exec, Explained
Cathay's programme changes on 1 January 2027: Status Points stop resetting, membership moves to calendar years, rollover arrives and Diamond Exec debuts. What …
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American AAdvantage Platinum Pro: What You Get for 125,000 Loyalty Points (2026)
What American's Platinum Pro tier gives you for 125,000 Loyalty Points in 2026: the benefits that matter, oneworld Emerald, and whether the jump from Platinum …
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KrisFlyer Elite Silver and Gold in 2026: Thresholds, Ground Spend and the Card Fast-Tracks
How to reach KrisFlyer Elite Silver and Gold in 2026: the Elite mile thresholds, the up-to-20% you can add from ground spend, and the two card fast-tracks.
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United PlusPoints Are Going Dynamic in 2027: What Changes and How to Plan Now
United retires the fixed PlusPoints upgrade chart in February 2027 in favour of demand-based pricing. What changes, what stays, and how to plan while the chart…
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PPS Club and Solitaire PPS Club: How Qualification Really Works in 2026
How PPS Club and Solitaire PPS Club qualification works in 2026: the PPS Value you need, non-flight earning caps, Reserve Value and how the maths adds up.
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Flying Blue: The Complete 2026 Guide
Flying Blue in 2026: how XP works, current Silver, Gold, and Platinum thresholds, Promo Rewards, miles validity, and why it stays central to SkyTeam.
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United MileagePlus: The 2026 Guide
United MileagePlus in 2026: the modern PQP/PQF Premier framework, non-expiring miles, Star Alliance value, card-linked PQP earning, and how to use it.
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American AAdvantage: The Complete 2026 Guide
American AAdvantage in 2026: Loyalty Points, status thresholds, Loyalty Point Rewards, systemwide upgrades, and where the programme still shines.
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Lufthansa Miles & More: The 2026 Guide
Lufthansa Miles & More 2026: the modern Points, Qualifying Points, and HON Circle system, current status thresholds, and why the programme still matters.
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Delta SkyMiles: The Complete 2026 Guide
Delta SkyMiles in 2026: MQD-led Medallion status, earning and redeeming miles, where dynamic pricing changes strategy, and what Delta still does best.
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Virgin Flying Club Silver: 2026 Tracker
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Silver in 2026: 400 Tier Points qualification, SkyTeam Elite priority handling, path to Gold.
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Virgin Flying Club Red: 2026 Tracker
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Red in 2026: the base tier, Tier Points framework, and the path to Silver and Gold.
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Virgin Flying Club Gold: 2026 Tracker
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold in 2026: 1,000 Tier Points qualification, Heathrow Clubhouse, SkyTeam Elite Plus.
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United Premier Silver: 2026 Tracker
United MileagePlus Premier Silver in 2026: 5,000 PQP and 15 PQF, Star Alliance Silver recognition, and the path to Gold.
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United Premier Platinum: 2026 Tracker
United MileagePlus Premier Platinum in 2026: 15,000 PQP and 45 PQF or 18,000 PQP, 40 PlusPoints, and the path to the line.
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United Premier Gold: 2026 Tracker
United MileagePlus Premier Gold 2026: 10,000 PQP and 30 PQF, Star Alliance Gold, lounge access, and complimentary upgrades.
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United Premier 1K: 2026 Tracker
United MileagePlus Premier 1K in 2026: 22,000 PQP and 60 PQF or 28,000 PQP, 280 more PlusPoints. Top of the ladder.
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Turkish Miles&Smiles Elite: 2026 Tracker
Turkish Miles&Smiles Elite in 2026: Star Alliance Gold qualification, Istanbul Lounge access, premium handling.
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Miles&Smiles Elite Plus: 2026 Tracker
Turkish Miles&Smiles Elite Plus in 2026: 80,000 Status Miles, two cabin upgrades a year, guaranteed seats, top priority.
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Miles&Smiles Classic Plus: 2026 Tracker
Turkish Miles&Smiles Classic Plus in 2026: entry elite tier, Star Alliance Silver, priority handling, path to Elite.
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Singapore PPS Club: 2026 Tracker
Singapore Airlines PPS Club in 2026: 25,000 PPS Value, mainly from premium-cabin fares, SilverKris Business Class lounge access, Star Alliance Gold.
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KrisFlyer Elite Silver: 2026 Tracker
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Elite Silver in 2026: 25,000 elite miles, Star Alliance Silver, priority handling.
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KrisFlyer Elite Gold: 2026 Tracker
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Elite Gold in 2026: 50,000 elite miles in 12 months, Star Alliance Gold, KrisFlyer Gold Lounge.
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Miles & More Senator: 2026 Tracker
Miles & More Senator in 2026: 2,000 Points and 1,000 Qualifying Points in a calendar year, Star Alliance Gold and lounge access.
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Miles & More HON Circle: 2026 Tracker
Miles & More HON Circle in 2026: 6,000 HON Circle Points in a calendar year, earned only in Business and First Class. Top tier.
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Miles & More Frequent Traveller: 2026
Miles & More Frequent Traveller in 2026: 650 Points with 325 on Lufthansa Group, Star Alliance Silver, Lufthansa Business Lounges.
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Flying Blue Ultimate: 2026 Tracker
Flying Blue Ultimate in 2026: 900 UXP on Air France or KLM flights, a 24/7 Ultimate Assistant, four upgrade vouchers, the programme's top.
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Flying Blue Silver: 2026 Tracker
Flying Blue Silver in 2026: 100 XP qualification, SkyTeam Elite, an extra checked bag and priority handling, and the path to Gold.
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Flying Blue Platinum: 2026 Tracker
Flying Blue Platinum in 2026: 300 XP from Gold, Choice Benefits at 450, 600 and 750 XP, the earning bonus, and the path to Ultimate.
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Flying Blue Gold: 2026 Tracker
Flying Blue Gold in 2026: 180 XP from Silver, SkyTeam Elite Plus, lounge access with a guest, and SkyPriority across the airport.
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Flying Blue Explorer: 2026 Tracker
Flying Blue Explorer in 2026: the base tier, XP framework explained, and the practical path to Silver and beyond.
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Emirates Skywards Silver: 2026 Tracker
Emirates Skywards Silver in 2026: 25,000 tier miles, the Dubai Business Class Lounge before Emirates or EK-coded Qantas flights, and priority check-in.
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Emirates Skywards Platinum: 2026 Tracker
Emirates Skywards Platinum in 2026: 150,000 tier miles qualification, First Class Lounge access, top recognition.
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Emirates Skywards Gold: 2026 Tracker
Emirates Skywards Gold in 2026: 50,000 tier miles qualification, Emirates lounges in Dubai and at 30-plus other airports with a guest, and extra baggage.
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Delta Silver Medallion: 2026 Tracker
Delta SkyMiles Silver Medallion in 2026: 5,000 MQD qualification, SkyTeam Elite recognition, and the path to Gold.
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Delta Platinum Medallion: 2026 Tracker
Delta SkyMiles Platinum Medallion in 2026: 15,000 MQD, Choice Benefits, upgrade priority, and 9 miles per dollar.
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Delta Gold Medallion: 2026 Tracker
Delta SkyMiles Gold Medallion in 2026: 10,000 MQD, SkyTeam Elite Plus, lounge access, and complimentary upgrades.
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Delta Diamond Medallion: 2026 Tracker
Delta SkyMiles Diamond Medallion in 2026: 28,000 MQD, three Choice Benefits, Global Upgrade Certificates, and the path to the top.
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AAdvantage Platinum: 2026 Tracker
American AAdvantage Platinum in 2026: 75,000 Loyalty Points, OneWorld Sapphire lounges, and the realistic path to qualify.
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AAdvantage Platinum Pro: 2026 Tracker
American AAdvantage Platinum Pro in 2026: 125,000 Loyalty Points, oneworld Emerald, first-class lounge access, richer milestone rewards.
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AAdvantage Gold: 2026 Tracker
American AAdvantage Gold in 2026: 40,000 Loyalty Points, OneWorld Ruby, free first bag, and the card path to qualify.
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AAdvantage Executive Platinum: 2026 Tracker
AAdvantage Executive Platinum 2026: 200,000 LP, OneWorld Emerald, 11 miles per dollar, and the structural commitment behind it.
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Aeroplan Super Elite on Air Canada: 2026 Tracker
Air Canada Aeroplan Super Elite in 2026: 125,000 SQC qualification, 6x earning, 30 eUpgrades, Concierge. Track free with Miles Mosaic.
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Aeroplan 75K Status: 2026 Tracker
Air Canada Aeroplan 75K in 2026: 75,000 SQC qualification, expanded Priority Rewards, top of Star Gold elite tier.
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Aeroplan 50K Status: 2026 Tracker
Air Canada Aeroplan 50K in 2026: 50,000 SQC qualification, Star Alliance Gold, and Maple Leaf Lounge access at AC hubs.
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Aeroplan 35K Status: 2026 Tracker
Air Canada Aeroplan 35K in 2026: 35,000 SQC qualification, Star Silver, three free bags on Air Canada, and the path to 50K Gold.
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Aeroplan 25K Status: 2026 Tracker
Air Canada Aeroplan 25K in 2026: 25,000 SQC qualification, Star Alliance Silver, priority handling, and path to 50K.
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