Miles & Smiles v Miles & More
Mar 10, 2025 | 7:43 am
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: BA Executive Club
Posts: 4
Miles & Smiles v Miles & More
Hi all
just looking for advice.
I have status match with TK and LH (Elite and Senator).
Which one would be best to collect the miles on and maintain Status?
I would generally fly LH short haul and economy, but TK long-haul and business.
Would it be best throwing everything on Miles and Smiles as you have to do a certain amount of flights on LH to achieve Qualifying Points which I I'm unlikely to achieve.
Thanks,
Steven
just looking for advice.
I have status match with TK and LH (Elite and Senator).
Which one would be best to collect the miles on and maintain Status?
I would generally fly LH short haul and economy, but TK long-haul and business.
Would it be best throwing everything on Miles and Smiles as you have to do a certain amount of flights on LH to achieve Qualifying Points which I I'm unlikely to achieve.
Thanks,
Steven
Mar 10, 2025 | 7:52 am
#3
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Airport Lounges (Usually in ORD and LHR)
Programs: AA EXP 1MM, AY Gold, QR Gold, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 3,715
Hi all
just looking for advice.
I have status match with TK and LH (Elite and Senator).
Which one would be best to collect the miles on and maintain Status?
I would generally fly LH short haul and economy, but TK long-haul and business.
Would it be best throwing everything on Miles and Smiles as you have to do a certain amount of flights on LH to achieve Qualifying Points which I I'm unlikely to achieve.
Thanks,
Steven
just looking for advice.
I have status match with TK and LH (Elite and Senator).
Which one would be best to collect the miles on and maintain Status?
I would generally fly LH short haul and economy, but TK long-haul and business.
Would it be best throwing everything on Miles and Smiles as you have to do a certain amount of flights on LH to achieve Qualifying Points which I I'm unlikely to achieve.
Thanks,
Steven
What benefits are you looking to obtain with a program?
I, personally, now credit to Air Canada since they're a good credit card partner and have a lot of good redemption options (both in and out of *A), but they have specific requirements for status that I won't meet.
Mar 10, 2025 | 12:51 pm
#4
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 1,713
TK is best for earning and maintaining status. The tradeoff is that they have absolutely terrible customer service and the miles are practically worthless. LH is one of the more difficult programs to earn and maintain, so if you will not be flying enough to meet the threshold, it would not be of much value once the match expires. TK also gives status for two years, which makes it easier to maintain if your travel is not very regular.
Mar 11, 2025 | 7:17 am
#5
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 52,764
You won't earn much as TK M&S flying cheapo Lufthansa in business (P) or eco (L & K):
https://www.turkishairlines.com/de-d...nes/lufthansa/
and M&M QP will not come along when flying TK lounghaul.
B ooking classes not eligible for accrual: O, I, R, X, K, L, P
and M&M QP will not come along when flying TK lounghaul.