Star Alliance Gold Card holders can carry one cabin baggage measuring 23x40x55 cm and weighing 8 kg and one personal item measuring 40x30x15 cm for their Economy class flights. They can carry two pieces of hand baggage, each weighing 8 kg and measuring 23x40x55 cm, and one personal item for their Business class flights.
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 | 17000 (30 Flights) ¹ | 35000 (60 Flights) ¹ | |
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| Elite | 30.000* | 45.000* | |
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| Elite Plus | 40.000 | 60.000 | |
(¹Expect award tickets.)
*Renewal for members living in Türkiye: If the member earns 30,000 Status Miles in the 1st year or 45,000 Status Miles in the two-year membership period, as of the date on which the member is eligible for the Elite card, the term of the Elite card will be extended for another two years. Renewal for members living abroad: If the member earns 25,000 Status Miles in the first year or 37,500 Status Miles in the two-year membership period, as of the date on which the member is eligible for the Elite card, the duration of the Elite card is extended for another two years.
Classic | Earn Miles as you fly with Turkish Airlines and Star Alliance Program partners Award tickets and cabin upgrade Earn Miles from Miles&Smiles credit cards transactions 1,000 Welcome Miles after first flight |
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Classic Plus | Active over 25,000 Status Miles or on 40 flights (Except award tickets). Classic privileges Check-in at Business Class counters for domestic flights CIP passenger lounge access for domestic flights Star Alliance Silver card privileges Additional baggage allowance of 10 kg *Except on flights implementing piece baggage concept. |
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Elite | When you reach 40,000 Status Miles Classic Plus Privileges Istanbul Airport International Arrivals Terminal special passport desk Private passenger lounge access for passengers, and one guest or family members (spouse and child/children) traveling on AJet flights Istanbul 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 1 849 Benefit from the advantages of Star Alliance Gold card Additional 20 kg baggage privilege. On routes with piece concept, additional 1 piece of baggage privilege (23 kg Economy, 32 kg Business) Free standard and prefered seat selection only for Turkish Airlines operated flights %5 Discount on holiday packages with Turkish Airlines Holidays. Promo code: MSELITE5*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 Miles Elite card privileges The right to 2 free of charge cabin upgrades on Turkish Airlines flights Elite card gift for 3 people Guaranteed seat on certain cabin classes Additional 25 kg baggage privilege. On routes with piece concept, additional 1 piece of baggage privilege (23 kg Economy, 32 kg Business) %5 Discount on holiday packages with Turkish Airlines Holidays. Promo code: MSELITE5 |
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.