Redeeming miles from one program for partner airline ticket (Star Alliance)

1. Can Star Alliance group members redeem mileage from one airline for a flight using another airline?
2. Can I get skymiles for someone else's flight?
3. Can I transfer miles between Star Alliance partners?
4. Can you transfer miles between oneworld airlines?
5. Which is the best Star Alliance frequent flyer program?
6. How many airlines are members of Star Alliance?
7. Can someone else use your frequent flyer number?
8. How many miles do you need for a free flight on Delta?
9. How much is 80000 Delta SkyMiles worth?
10. What is the best frequent flyer program?
11. Which airlines are Star Alliance members?
12. Can I use United miles on other airlines?

Can Star Alliance group members redeem mileage from one airline for a flight using another airline?

You cannot transfer miles and points from one *A airline member's frequent flyer program (FFP) to a different *A airline member's FFP. ... You can redeem your miles or points earned in one program for travel awards on any of the Star Alliance partner airlines. You can transfer your mileage to a family member.

Can I get skymiles for someone else's flight?

A: Yes, you may use Pay with Miles to book someone else's ticket. You can use Pay with Miles for multiple tickets—you just need to have 5,000 miles per passenger available and they must be on the same itinerary. ... You also must log into delta.com to see the Pay with Miles option.

Can I transfer miles between Star Alliance partners?

You can join multiple member airline Frequent Flyer Programmes if you wish, but they are each managed separately, so you cannot transfer miles or points between them or combine them into one. By using a single Frequent Flyer Programme whenever you fly, you will reach Star Alliance Silver or Gold status faster.

Can you transfer miles between oneworld airlines?

In most cases, you cannot transfer miles between airline mileage programs, even if they're part of the same alliance. But the Iberia, Aer Lingus and British Airways mileage programs aren't most cases. Nerdy tip: Note that Aer Lingus is not a Oneworld Alliance member, while Iberia and British Airways are.

Which is the best Star Alliance frequent flyer program?

Best Star Alliance frequent flyer programs:

• United, Mileages Plus Program – best for frequent and infrequent flyers worldwide. ...
• Lufthansa (the only European airline with 5-star rating), Miles&More Program – if you fly a lot with Lufthansa and affiliates.

How many airlines are members of Star Alliance?

Today, Star Alliance has 26 member airlines, each with its own distinctive culture and style of service. Alliance members come together to offer smooth connections across a vast global network. A project company based in Frankfurt, Germany, coordinates Star Alliance activities.

Can someone else use your frequent flyer number?

The airline doesn't allow you to transfer your miles to someone else, but you can use them to book a flight for another passenger for free.

How many miles do you need for a free flight on Delta?

Delta's SkyMiles charts say the minimum number of miles required for a free U.S. trip is 25,000. Mile requirements have been lowered on certain flights in both business and first class. One-way award tickets will start as low as 12,500 miles plus taxes and fees.

How much is 80000 Delta SkyMiles worth?

At a valuation of 1.3 cents per mile, the 80,000 mile one-way business class award from Los Angeles to Sydney would cost you ~$1,000, which is a heck of a value. Business class between the US and Europe on Virgin Atlantic would cost you ~$800. Those are, of course, just two examples.

What is the best frequent flyer program?

Best Frequent Flyer Programs for 2021

• United Airlines — MileagePlus.
• Alaska Airlines — Mileage Plan.
• Delta Air Lines — SkyMiles.
• American Airlines — AAdvantage.
• Hawaiian Airlines — HawaiianMiles.

Which airlines are Star Alliance members?

Star Alliance air travel awards

• Aegean Airlines.
• Air Canada.
• Air China.
• Air India.
• Air New Zealand.
• ANA.
• Asiana.
• Austrian.

Can I use United miles on other airlines?

You can use United MileagePlus miles to book partner-award flights on more than 35 airlines. ... Just search for award flights on your desired travel route and the website will do the rest. The award-flight search results will show you all flight options, including itineraries on partner airlines.