September 5, 2024

Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles Now Matching Qantas Frequent Flyer Elite Status

With Turkish Airlines now serving the Australian market (currently from Melbourne, with plans to expand to other major cities soon), there’s no better time to take advantage of their exciting new Qantas Elite Status match program. If you hold Platinum or Platinum One status with Qantas and join the Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles program, you’ll be upgraded to elite status immediately.

But, if that wasn’t already exciting enough, not only do you receive the elevated benefits of the Miles & Smiles program, you’ll also be able to enjoy the Star Alliance Gold Card benefits.

So, what does this mean for you? Great question! As a Star Alliance Gold member, you’ll receive a host of added benefits and preferential treatment when flying with any of the 26 Star Alliance carriers, which include renowned airlines such as Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. These are some of the world’s top-rated airlines, and now you can enjoy more than just their premium services at the very affordable cost of 5 minutes of your time.

Here’s a simplified snapshot of the benefits:

Priority check-in, boarding, and baggage handling
Lounge access
Up to 25kg extra baggage (or 1 extra piece)
Dedicated hotline
Free seat allocation on Turkish Airlines-operated flights

Convinced? Let’s apply!

Visit the Turkish Airlines feedback page here.
Continue without logging in and select “New Feedback.”
Scroll down, check “Membership Processes,” and fill out the relevant information.
In the “Feedback” box, request the status match politely and attach proof of your Qantas status.
Ensure you tick “Yes” for “Would you like a reply to your feedback” to receive confirmation or further instructions. Then hit submit.

Note: Your elite status with Miles & Smiles is initially valid for 4 months. To extend it to a full year, simply book and travel on any Turkish Airlines flight within those 4 months. So, check your calendar and apply for the status match strategically!

With rising travel costs, we’re always eager to find ways to add value for our customers. Holding elite status with both Qantas (One World) and Turkish Airlines (Star Alliance), completely broadens the list of valuable options as these programs cover most major airlines. Turkish Airlines has an extensive flight network, focusing on Europe and Multi-City itineraries that can take you around the world.

If you need some inspiration, check out the below itineraries that the Geeks have put together for our customers already:

Sydney – Bali – Paris // Rome – Phuket = $6998 in business class
Sydney – Singapore – Athens – Vancouver – Sydney = $7981 in business class
Sydney – Istanbul – Milan – Vancouver – Sydney = $5464 in mixed cabins (economy for the first leg, business class for the rest)

Start by securing your status match with Turkish Airlines, and if you’re eager to experience their award-winning services, contact a Geek today on 1300 086 895.