Explained: The best airline frequent flyer schemes in 2025

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Blue: open to all – instant upgrades at check-in with Skywards Miles for Emirates flights and unlimited free wifi in Emirates First Class and Emirates Business Class open to all – instant upgrades at check-in with Skywards Miles for Emirates flights and unlimited free wifi in Emirates First Class and Emirates Business Class Silver: 25,000 Tier Miles or take 25 flights – 30 per cent bonus miles on Emirates and flydubai flights, complimentary Emirates Business Class lounge access 25,000 Tier Miles or take 25 flights – 30 per cent bonus miles on Emirates and flydubai flights, complimentary Emirates Business Class lounge access Gold: 50,000 Tier Miles or take 50 flights – 75 per cent bonus Skywards Miles on Emirates and flydubai flights, and complimentary Economy Class seat selection 50,000 Tier Miles or take 50 flights – 75 per cent bonus Skywards Miles on Emirates and flydubai flights, and complimentary Economy Class seat selection Platinum: 150,000 Tier Miles – complimentary home check‑in in Dubai, First Class check-in at the airport and baggage delivery, complimentary lounge access for you and your guests in all Emirates First Class and Business Class lounges in Dubai and worldwide, 100 per cent bonus Skywards Miles on Emirates and flydubai Points can be spent on reward flights and upgrades on Emirates, partner airlines, luxury hotel stays and fun‑filled family days out. Aeroplan 25K: 25,000 Status Qualifying Miles and $3,000 in Status Qualifying Dollars – priority reservation waitlist, airport check-in, boarding and two complimentary checked bags 25,000 Status Qualifying Miles and $3,000 in Status Qualifying Dollars – priority reservation waitlist, airport check-in, boarding and two complimentary checked bags Aeroplan 35K: 35,000 SQM and $4,000 in SQD – priority baggage handling and security clearance, complimentary checked baggage allowance of 32kg 35,000 SQM and $4,000 in SQD – priority baggage handling and security clearance, complimentary checked baggage allowance of 32kg Aeroplan 50K: 50,000 SQM and $6,000 in SQD – complimentary access to Star Alliance Gold Lounges and the Air Canada cafe 50,000 SQM and $6,000 in SQD – complimentary access to Star Alliance Gold Lounges and the Air Canada cafe Aeroplan 75K: 75,000 SQM and $9,000 in SQD – 12-month Aeroplan Elite Worldwide Wifi Plan 75,000 SQM and $9,000 in SQD – 12-month Aeroplan Elite Worldwide Wifi Plan Aeroplan Super Elite: 100,000 SQM and at least $20,000 SQD – complimentary preferred seats with any fare, Air Canada concierge service and access to London Heathrow arrivals lounge You can earn Aeroplan points by flying with Air Canada, using co-branded Air Canada Aeroplan credit cards and spending with the program's partner merchants. Bronze: open to all – free wifi, access to exclusive GuestSeats open to all – free wifi, access to exclusive GuestSeats Silver: 25,000 Tier miles – two Custom Benefits such as free Economy seat selection on all Etihad flights, or Business Class Lounge access 25,000 Tier miles – two Custom Benefits such as free Economy seat selection on all Etihad flights, or Business Class Lounge access Gold: 50,000 Tier miles – priority check-in, baggage, and boarding, four Custom Benefits such as 15kg extra baggage allowance or the convenience of home check-in 50,000 Tier miles – priority check-in, baggage, and boarding, four Custom Benefits such as 15kg extra baggage allowance or the convenience of home check-in Platinum: 125,000 Tier miles – five Custom Benefits such as convenient home check-in or same-day flexibility 125,000 Tier miles – five Custom Benefits such as convenient home check-in or same-day flexibility Emerald: spend USD 150,000 on Etihad flights – experience unique benefits Etihad Guest members can upgrade tickets to Business or First, or cut the cost of their next trip by paying for a flight with miles. Classic: open to all – award tickets and cabin upgrades open to all – award tickets and cabin upgrades Classic Plus: 25,000 Status Miles – check-in at Business Class counters for domestic flights, CIP passenger lounge access, additional 10kg baggage allowance 25,000 Status Miles – check-in at Business Class counters for domestic flights, CIP passenger lounge access, additional 10kg baggage allowance Elite: 40,000 Status Miles – Istanbul Airport International Arrivals Terminal special passport desk, private passenger lounge access, use of CIP lounges on Turkish Airlines domestic and international flights, Additional 20kg baggage, free standard seat selection 40,000 Status Miles – Istanbul Airport International Arrivals Terminal special passport desk, private passenger lounge access, use of CIP lounges on Turkish Airlines domestic and international flights, Additional 20kg baggage, free standard seat selection Elite Plus: 80,000 Status Miles – elite card privileges, two free of charge cabin upgrades, guaranteed seat on certain cabin classes, additional 25kg baggage privilege The miles you earn will gain award tickets, in-flight service, cabin upgrades and extra baggage allowance.