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Saudia Alfursan
SkyTeamHUBSJED · RUH · MEDLast reviewed May 2026
Saudia Alfursan is the loyalty program of Saudia (Saudi Arabian Airlines), the SkyTeam member since 2012, with hubs at JED, RUH, and MED. The fleet runs around 150 aircraft - B787, A330, A320 family, B777 - with Vision 2030 fleet expansion underway and competition at home from Riyadh Air, which has flown from Riyadh since October 2025 and opened full public ticket sales in May 2026. The program is fare-class and distance based with a SkyTeam region-based partner chart split into 17 zones and separate Y/J/F charts.
For US travelers, the only major US currency path is Marriott Bonvoy (3:1 with the 5,000-mile bonus at the 60K tier) - Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, and Wells Fargo do not transfer in. Specific reasons to use Alfursan are narrow: SkyTeam partner awards (Delta, KLM, Air France) through Alfursan can occasionally beat Flying Blue dynamic pricing on US-Middle East routes, and Saudia flies first class JED-JFK on the 777-300ER. As of May 2026 the program is best treated as a target-redemption currency for travelers who already have Bonvoy in stock or who fly Saudia regularly. No alcohol on Saudia flights is a relevant cabin-experience note for premium-cabin travelers.
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Alfursan uses a 17-zone SkyTeam region-based partner chart with separate Y/J/F charts and a separate Saudia-metal chart. Sample one-way saver pricing as of May 2026:
| Route | Cabin | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| US-JED Saudia | Business | 80,000-100,000 |
| US-JED Saudia | First | 120,000-140,000 |
| US-Europe SkyTeam partners | Business | 70,000-80,000 |
| Intra-Middle East Saudia | Economy | 7,500-12,500 |
| Europe-JED Saudia | Business | 50,000-60,000 |
Check current pricing on saudia.com.
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- US-Middle East via SkyTeam partners through Alfursan - sometimes beats Flying Blue, so check each route.
- Saudia first class JED-JFK on the 777-300ER - price it against other Middle East first products.
- Saudia business JED/RUH-US at off-peak chart pricing.
- Etihad bilateral partner redemptions for non-alliance options out of AUH.
- 17-zone SkyTeam region-based partner chart with separate Y/J/F charts can produce sharp prices on specific zone pairs.
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| From | Ratio | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5:1 | Choice Rewards Exchange (powered by Points.com). Saudia AlFursan. Starts at 5,000 Choice points for 1,000 AlFursan Miles. Airline-miles exchanges are generally weak value. | |
| 10:1 | Saudia Alfursan. | |
| 5:1 | Convert IHG points to Saudia Alfursan by calling IHG One Rewards. Airline transfers are phone only, never online. Standard rate is 5,000 IHG points for 1,000 miles and can take up to six weeks to arrive. Airline conversions are usually weak value, so keep IHG points for hotel nights unless topping off a specific balance. | |
| 3:1 | Base 3:1 with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred (effectively ~2.4:1 in 60K increments). | |
| 1:1 | To Saudia AlFursan, 1:1. No transfer tax; min 1,000 points. |
Tier benefits
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Tier benefits
The status ladder. 3 rungs, each unlocking better lounges, bags, and bragging rights.
3 status levels.
Silver
Qualify with 25,000 tier miles or 20 flights in a calendar year; keep with 20,000 tier miles or 15 flights
- SkyTeam Elite
- Priority check-in
- Extra baggage allowance
- SkyTeam Elite reciprocal benefits worldwide
Gold
Qualify with 50,000 tier miles or 40 flights in a calendar year; keep with 40,000 tier miles or 30 flights
- SkyTeam Elite Plus
- Alfursan Lounge access plus 1 guest
- Priority boarding and baggage worldwide
- SkyTeam Elite Plus reciprocity
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Lounge access
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Who gets in, who doesn't, and the carve-outs.
Saudia operates Alfursan Lounges at JED, RUH, and MED. SkyTeam reciprocal applies: Silver (SkyTeam Elite) gets Elite-level recognition; Gold (SkyTeam Elite Plus) gets business lounge access on same-day SkyTeam international flights worldwide plus one guest. Outside Saudia hubs, Alfursan Gold uses SkyTeam contracted lounges.
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- US-Middle East SkyTeam partner awards (Delta, KLM, Air France) through Alfursan - sometimes beats Flying Blue dynamic pricing.
- Saudia first class JED-JFK at competitive pricing versus other Middle East first products.
- Saudia business JED/RUH-US when off-peak space opens.
- Etihad Airways bilateral partner (non-alliance) - check routing rules before booking.
- Marriott Bonvoy bridge for US travelers without direct earning paths.
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- Tier validity: calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31) - status resets annually.
- Tier miles reset annually.
- Miles expire 24 months (2 years) from last qualifying activity - any earning or redeeming extends the whole balance another 2 years.
- Low fuel surcharges on Saudia metal - Saudia-operated awards generally carry little or no fuel surcharge; some partner awards may.
- No alcohol on Saudia flights - Saudi cultural rule, relevant for premium-cabin travelers.
- Award booking process requires email or agent for partner awards - online booking is limited.
- 17-zone SkyTeam region-based partner chart with separate Y/J/F charts.
- Saudia metal has its own chart distinct from the SkyTeam partner chart.
- Etihad Airways bilateral partner (non-alliance) - check routing rules.
- Marriott Bonvoy is the only major US currency path into Alfursan.
- No US co-brand card.
- Vision 2030 fleet expansion underway; Riyadh Air launch will create internal Saudi competition.
- SkyTeam member since 2012.
Frequently asked questions
- Which US credit cards or points transfer to Saudia Alfursan? No major US flexible currency transfers in directly. Marriott Bonvoy is the primary US path (3:1, with a 5,000-mile bonus per 60,000 points transferred). Amex, Chase, Capital One, Citi, Bilt, and Wells Fargo do not transfer to Alfursan.
- Do Alfursan miles expire? Yes, but only after inactivity. Miles expire after 24 months (2 years) with no qualifying activity, and any earning or redeeming extends the whole balance another 2 years, so active members keep them.
- Is Saudia in an airline alliance? Yes, Saudia has been a SkyTeam member since 2012, so Alfursan miles can book Delta, KLM, and Air France awards. Etihad Airways is also a bilateral partner where you can both earn and redeem (redemptions by phone).
- What is a marquee use of Alfursan miles? Saudia flies First Class on Jeddah to New York (JFK) on the Boeing 777-300ER, and US-to-Middle-East awards on SkyTeam partners booked through Alfursan are worth pricing against Flying Blue. Both vary by route, so price each one.
- How do I earn Alfursan elite status? Silver (SkyTeam Elite) takes 25,000 tier miles or 20 flights to earn; Gold (SkyTeam Elite Plus) takes 50,000 or 40. Status runs on the calendar year, and the requirements to keep a tier are lower than to earn it.
- Are there fuel surcharges or booking catches with Alfursan awards? Saudia-operated award tickets generally carry little or no fuel surcharge, though some partner awards may. Partner awards often must be booked by phone or email rather than online, and there is no US co-brand card.
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Last reviewed: May 2026
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