Best Turkish Miles&Smiles Redemptions

Star Alliance business class US to Europe on partners (Lufthansa, Swiss, etc.) now prices on the post-2024/2025 partner chart: 85,000 miles one-way to Europe 1 (e.g. Greece, Hungary, Croatia) and 90,000 to Europe 2 (e.g. UK, France, Switzerland). The old 50,000-55,000 rate is gone. Phone booking often required. No fuel surcharges. Not transferable from major US bank currencies primarily earned via flying or promotions.

Star Alliance business class North America to/from South America for 140,000 Miles & Smiles one-way (90,000 in economy) on the current devalued chart. The old 52,000 figure was badly stale post-devaluation. Bookable on Copa, Avianca, or other Star carriers. Phone agent booking often required; partner saver inventory rarely shows on the Turkish website.

15,000 Turkish Miles & Smiles points for one-way economy on United Airlines across the lower 48 states (including Alaska). The lowest fixed-price domestic award among major programs for United metal. The rate increased from 10,000 in a December 2025 devaluation that also moved Hawaii into a separate zone at 25,000 miles. Miles & Smiles does not transfer from Chase or Amex; the main earn paths are credit card spending in Turkey or purchasing miles outright. Useful for anyone who has earned Turkish miles via Star Alliance flying or promotions.