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Turkish Airlines is running an interesting promotion through the end of the month. Miles & Smiles members get a 25% discount when activating or transferring miles through March 31, 2024. Here are the details and what we think about this promotion.
Activating Expired Miles & Smiles Miles
As you may know, Miles & Smiles miles expire three years after they are earned. If you are a Miles & Smiles member, you should track your account with AwardWallet to get notifications before your miles expire.
Thankfully, members can “reactivate” their miles within a year of expiration. The caveat is that it costs $20 for every 1,000 miles you want to reinstate. There is no limit to how many miles members can reinstate, and these miles are valid for another three years.
Considering you can purchase Miles & Smiles miles at a rate of $30 per 1,000 miles, this isn't a bad deal. Of course, it's better not to let the miles expire in the first place, but travel hasn't been as easy since 2020. This price could be worthwhile if your miles expired in the past year.
Transferring Miles & Smiles Miles
Turkish Airlines has another option that allows Miles & Smiles members to transfer miles to another account. There's no limit to how many miles you can transfer. However, just like reinstating miles, there's a $20 fee for every 1,000 miles you transfer. Transferred miles are also valid for three years.
25% Discount When Reinstating or Transferring Miles
Through March 31, 2024, a Turkish Airlines promotion reduces the fee for reinstating or transferring miles. Miles & Smiles members get a 25% discount on all mile activations and transfers. In other words, instead of $20 per 1,000 miles, only pay $15 per 1,000 through March 31.
Key terms
- Discount applies to reinstating miles that expired within the past 12 months or transferring miles to another account.
- Save 25% on fees (pay $15 instead of $20 per 1,000 miles).
- All purchases are final. The fee is not refundable.
- There is no limit to how many miles can be activated or transferred.
Our Take
If you have Miles & Smiles miles that expired in the past year, now is the time to reinstate them. Transferring miles isn't as useful unless you need to top up another account with a few miles for a flight. This promotion won't mean much to most of our readers, but it could be handy for a few people who lost miles or are on the verge of a redemption.
Related: Current Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Promotions
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