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Aegean Miles+Bonus
Star AllianceHUBSATH · SKG · LCA1 archived alertLast reviewed May 2026
Aegean Miles+Bonus is the loyalty program of Greek flag carrier Aegean Airlines, a Star Alliance member since 2010 with a roughly 70-aircraft Airbus narrowbody fleet (A320 family, A321neo XLR) and subsidiary Olympic Air. For US travelers Aegean has been a long-running cult favorite for one big reason: the famously easy "70K all-Star-Alliance-mileage path to Star Alliance Gold." That is changing.
A tier overhaul effective November 5, 2026 raises Tier Mile thresholds modestly (Silver to 36K, Gold to 72K via the pure-mileage path) and raises the Aegean-flight requirements (Silver from 2 flights to 4, Gold from 4 to 12). A new Platinum tier (72K Tier Miles AND 32 Aegean/Olympic flights) is launching for the deepest Aegean flyers. Until November 5, 2026 the current 70K all-Star-Alliance-mileage path to Gold remains - it is the last call. As of May 2026 Aegean is also notable for a clean-fuel surcharges profile on United, Air Canada, Singapore, and ANA partner awards (no fuel surcharges), with heavy fuel surcharges on Lufthansa Group, Turkish, and SWISS.
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Award chart
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The cheat sheet.
Aegean Miles+Bonus uses two separate region-based award charts: one for Aegean/Olympic flights and one for Star Alliance partner flights. Generous region definitions (Europe includes North Africa and Middle East) help on partner pricing. Sample partner one-way pricing as of May 2026:
| Route | Cabin | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| US-Europe Star partners (UA/AC/LH/LX/OS) | Business | 55,000 |
| US-Europe Turkish Airlines | Business | 45,000 |
| Intra-Asia Star partners | Business | 30,000 |
| Europe-South Africa Star partners | Business | 55,000 |
| Intra-Europe Aegean | Economy | 7,500-12,000 |
Check current pricing on aegeanair.com. The chart has been stable for several years; the November 5, 2026 overhaul affects status qualification, not award pricing.
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Sweet spots
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- US-Europe business on no-fuel surcharges Star partners (United, Air Canada, ANA) at 55,000 miles one-way - the cleanest value play in the program.
- Turkish Airlines US-Europe business at 45,000 miles one-way - exceptional mileage cost, but watch the fuel surcharges.
- Intra-Asia business at 30,000 miles + ~50 Euro surcharges.
- Europe-South Africa business at 55,000 miles one-way.
- Star Alliance Gold via 70K all-Star-Alliance-mileage path - the cult-favorite shortcut. Changing November 5, 2026.
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| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2:1 | 2,000 Reward points = 1,000 Miles+Bonus Miles. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). |
Tier benefits
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Tier benefits
The status ladder. 4 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
4 status levels.
Silver
12,000 Tier Miles within 12 months + 2 Aegean/Olympic flights OR 35,000 Tier Miles total any Star Alliance carrier (from Nov 5, 2026: 36,000 Tier Miles total, or 12,000 Tier Miles with 4 Aegean/Olympic flights, or 16 Aegean/Olympic flights alone)
- Star Alliance Silver
- Priority check-in on Aegean
- Bonus mileage on Aegean flights
Gold
24,000 Tier Miles + 4 Aegean/Olympic flights within 12 months OR 70,000 Tier Miles total any Star Alliance (from Nov 5, 2026: 72,000 Tier Miles total, or 24,000 Tier Miles with 12 Aegean/Olympic flights, or 32 Aegean/Olympic flights alone)
- Star Alliance Gold
- Star Alliance Gold lounge access worldwide
- Priority boarding and baggage
- Free seat selection
- Higher bonus mileage on Aegean
Platinum
72,000 Tier Miles AND 32 Aegean/Olympic flights - NEW top tier effective Nov 5, 2026
- Star Alliance Gold
- Top tier bonus mileage on Aegean flights
- Highest priority for waitlists and operational upgrades
- Dedicated Platinum service line
Lounge access
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Lounge access
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Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
Aegean operates the Aegean Business Lounge at ATH (Athens). Gold members get Aegean Business Lounge access on same-day Aegean flights and Star Alliance Gold lounge access worldwide via Star Alliance reciprocity. Silver members get priority check-in but not standard lounge access. The new Platinum tier (effective November 5, 2026) extends top-tier lounge recognition.
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The smart-money plays.
- Star Alliance partner premium cabins on no-YQ partners (United, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, ANA) - the cleanest value.
- US-Europe business on Star partners at 55,000 miles one-way (Lufthansa, SWISS, United, Austrian) - watch the YQ on Lufthansa Group and SWISS.
- Turkish Airlines US-Europe business at 45,000 miles one-way - exceptional value, but heavy YQ pass-through.
- Intra-Asia business at 30,000 miles + ~50 Euro surcharges.
- Europe-South Africa business at 55,000 miles - long-running sweet spot.
- Star Alliance Gold via the 70K all-Star-Alliance-mileage path - the long-running cult-favorite hack (changing November 2026).
Tips & quirks
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Tips & quirks
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- Star Alliance member since 2010.
- Olympic Air subsidiary acquired 2013.
- Award miles do not expire.
- 70K all-Star-Alliance-mileage path to Gold - the long-running cult-favorite shortcut. Changing November 5, 2026.
- November 5, 2026 tier overhaul: Tier Miles requirements rise modestly (Silver 36K, Gold 72K via pure-mileage path) and Aegean-flight requirements rise on the dual-path (Silver from 2 flights to 4, Gold from 4 to 12). New Platinum tier launches.
- Two separate award charts: Aegean/Olympic flights chart + Star Alliance partner flights chart (region-based, generous region definitions - Europe includes North Africa and Middle East).
- fuel surcharges pass-through is partner-dependent - heavy on Lufthansa Group (LH/LX/OS), Turkish, and SWISS (300-1,000 Euro in business). NO fuel surcharges on United, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, ANA.
- Almost all partner awards must be booked by phone.
- No US flexible-currency transfers - Marriott Bonvoy 3:1 is the only US-issued bridge.
- Accor Live Limitless 2:1 transfer also exists.
- Family pooling through Together: one member adds up to 5 others to share one award-mile balance, with a 12-month minimum stay.
- Generous region definitions - Europe includes North Africa and Middle East.
- Lounge: only Aegean Business Lounge ATH is an Aegean-operated lounge; Star Alliance reciprocity carries Gold members worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Aegean in Star Alliance? Yes. Aegean has been a Star Alliance member since 2010.
- Do Aegean miles expire? No. Aegean says award miles do not expire. Tier miles, which decide your status, only last 12 months.
- Can I transfer Amex or Chase points to Aegean? No. No US flexible currency transfers to Aegean; Marriott Bonvoy at 3:1 is the only US-issued bridge, with Accor at 2:1 also available.
- Do Aegean partner awards carry fuel surcharges? Sometimes. There are no fuel surcharges on United, Air Canada, Singapore, and ANA awards, but heavy surcharges on Lufthansa Group, Turkish, and SWISS.
- Can I book Aegean partner awards online? No. Almost all partner awards must be booked by phone.
- Does Aegean allow family pooling? Yes. Aegean's Together feature lets one member add up to 5 others and pool award miles into one balance. Members must stay in for 12 months before leaving.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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