Marriott is popular among travellers for transferring points to airlines, as it has a long list of partners and offers an additional 5,000 miles for every 60,000 points transferred. But Accor already has a good transfer ratio in most cases. The number of Accor Airline Partners isn’t too large, but it has good transfer partners and, in most cases, a good transfer ratio of Accor points. Here’s a complete guide on Accor Airline Partners.
Update: Accor has recently added Air New Zealand & Vietnam Airlines as airline partners.
Why should you know about Accor Airline Partners?
Accor has several airline partners. Most of these partners have a 2:1 transfer ratio, and some have a 1:1 ratio, providing you with more options to utilise your ALL Points. Additionally, it has special partnerships with select airlines, enabling you to enjoy the benefits of both the ALL program and the airline’s frequent flyer program.
Also, there are airlines to which you can’t transfer your credit card points, but you can use Accor as an intermediary to transfer to these airlines. So, you transfer your points to Accor and then from Accor to your favourite airlines.
So, due to the decent conversion ratio, Accor, as an intermediary, can help book an airline reward seat.
Nine Accor Star Alliance Airline Partners
Accor has Nine Star Alliance Airline Partners. Approximately one-third of Accor’s airline partners are Star Alliance airlines. The good thing here is the diversity of airlines.
Here is the list of Accor Star Alliance Airline Partners with conversion ratio and the country from which they usually operate:
| Airline | Frequent Flyer Program | Conversion Ratio ALL to Miles | Miles to ALL |
| Agean | Miles+Bonus | 2000:1000 | 2000:500 |
| Air Canada | Aeroplan | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Air China | Phoenix Miles | 4000:3200 | NA |
| Air New Zealand | Airpoints Dollars | 2000:30 | NA |
| Avianca | Lifemiles | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Singapore Airlines | KrisFlyer | 2000:1000 | 4500:1000 |
| TAP Portugal | Miles & Go | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Thai Airways | Royal Orchid Plus | 4000:2000 | NA |
| United Airlines | MileagePlus | 2000:1000 | NA |
- The transfer ratio for All-Star Alliance partners is 2:1, except for Air China, which is 2:1.6.
- You can also transfer airline miles to ALL points. However, this is available only for Aegean & Singapore Airlines. Sometimes, both Singapore Airlines & Accor run promotions on the transfer of miles/points to each other.
- Five of these eight Star Alliance Airlines are already partners of Axis, HDFC or both. So, you also get access to three additional airlines.
- Until recently, Turkish Airlines was also a partner of Accor; however, the partnership has now ended.
Seven Accor OneWorld Alliance Airline Partners
Accor has seven OneWorld Alliance Airline Partners.
Here are the Accor OneWorld Alliance Airline Partners:
| Airline | Frequent Flyer Program | Conversion Ratio ALL to Miles | Miles to ALL |
| British Airways | Executive Club | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Cathay Pacific | Asia Miles | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Finnair | Finnair Plus | 2000:1300 | 2300:500 |
| Iberia | Iberia Plus | 3000:3000 | NA |
| Japan Airlines | JAL Mileage Club | 4000:2000 | 10000:4000 |
| Qatar Airways | Privilege Club | 2000:1000 | 4500:1000 |
| Qantas Airways | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 2000:2500 | NA |
- It is also the only alliance wherein two airlines have a 1:1 or better conversion ratio with Accor. Of these seven airlines, Iberia is the only Airline not to have a credit card transfer partner in India. But since its currency is Avios, you can transfer Avios from British Airways to Iberia.
- The earlier transfer ratio of ALL to Finnair was 1:1, but this changed once Finnair adopted Avios. You can still get 1:1 Avios by transferring to Iberia; however, ensure your account is 90 days old if you want to transfer Avios between airlines.
- You can also transfer airline miles to ALL points. However, this is available for Finnair Air, Japan Airlines & Qatar Airways.
Five Accor SkyTeam Alliance Airline Partners
Accor also has five SkyTeam Alliance Airline Partners. Except for Air France-KLM & Vietnam Airlines, none of the other four airlines has credit transfer partners in India. You gain access to four additional airlines for transferring points via Accor. These are:
| Airline | Frequent Flyer Program | Conversion Ratio ALL to Miles | Miles to ALL |
| Aeromexico | Club Premier | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Air France-KLM | Flying Blue | 2000:2000 | 4000:1000 |
| Delta | Skymiles | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Korean Air | Skypass | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Vietnam Airlines | LotusMiles | 2000:1000 | 5000:1000 |
- Account linking of Air France-KLM & ALL Accounts is required to convert Accor Points to Flying Blue Miles.
Eight Accor Other Airline Partners
Besides Big Alliances, Accor has eight other airline partners, including Etihad & Emirates. Of these eight airline partners, only Virgin Australia has a 1:1 conversion ratio. Virgin Australia is also a partner of other airlines, such as Singapore Airlines. The following are Accor’s other Airline Partners:
| Airline | Frequent Flyer Program | Conversion Ratio ALL to Miles | Miles to ALL |
| Azul | Tudo Azul | 2000:1000 | 10000:1000 |
| Emirates | Skywards | 4000:2000 | NA |
| Etihad | Etihad Guest | 4000:2000 | NA |
| ITA Airways | Volare | 4000:5000 | 4000:1000 |
| Juneyao Air | Juneyao Air Club | 2000:150 | NA |
| LATAM Airlines Brasil | LATAM Pass Brasil | 4000:2000 | 5680:1000 |
| GOL Airlines | Smiles | 4000:2000 | 6000:1000 |
| Virgin Australia | Velocity | 4000:4000 | NA |
- As compared to last time, multiple partners have been removed. Earlier, we could also transfer to Oman Air, Hainan Airlines & LATAM Airlines.
Accor Special Partnerships with Airlines
Accor have special partnerships with:
- Azul
- Qatar Airways
- Air France-KLM
- Qantas Airlines
Azul & Accor Partnership
- Transfer Accor to Azul Points in a 2:1 ratio & Azul Points to Accor Points in a 10:1 ratio. (No need to link account for this.)
- Available for ALL Silver and above members & Azul Fidelidade Diamante (Diamond) members for the following benefits. Both accounts are to be linked.
- An account, once linked, cannot be unlinked for 12 months. (So be sure before linking the account)
- Accor Members (Silver & Above):
- Earn 1 Azul Points for every €2.5 spent at Accor properties.
- Azul Fidelidade Diamante (Diamond) members:
- Earn 1 Accor Point for €7.5 spent on Azul flights.
Accor & Qatar Airways Partnership
- Transfer Accor Points to Qatar Airways in a 2:1. Available for all members. (no need to link account).
- Both accounts are to be linked for other benefits.
- An account, once linked, cannot be unlinked for 12 months. (So be sure before linking the account)
- Accor Members:
- Earn 1 Avios per EUR 1 spent in addition to your Accor Points.
- An International Stay or a Flight is required to start earning Avios.
- Domestic stays are also awarded once you have earned Avios from an International Stay.
- Status Match Promotion:
- One paid flight on Qatar Airways is needed.
- Limited Availability of Status Matches.
- Silver Member: NA
- Gold Member can match to Privilege Club Silver member
- Platinum Members can match a Privilege Club Gold member
- Diamond Member can match a Privilege Club Platinum member
- Qatar Airways Members:
- Earn 1 Accor Point for every $2 spent in addition to Avios.
- Status Match Promotion:
- One stay is required for a status match.
- Gold Member can match ALL Silver.
- Platinum Members can match ALL Gold Members.
Read: How to earn a Hotel Elite Status Faster in India?
Read: How to earn an Airline Elite Status in India?
Accor and Air France-KLM Flying Blue Partnership
- Transfer Accor to Air France-KLM in 1:1 & Air France-KLM Flying Blue miles to Accor Points in a 4:1 ratio. (Account linking is required.) Earlier linking of accounts was not required.
- Both accounts must be linked to receive all benefits.
- An account, once linked, cannot be unlinked for 12 months. (So be sure before linking the account)
- Accor Members Benefits:
- Earn 1 Flying Blue Mile for every € spent on hotel stays.
- Get 1 status night & 5XP on your 1st stay and account linking.
- Air France-KLM Members Benefit:
- Earn 1 Accor Point for every €2 spent on Air France-KLM flights.
- Earn 1 status point & 5XP on your first flight & linking of accounts.
Accor and Qantas Partnership
- Transfer Accor to Qantas in 1:1.25. (No need to link account for this).
- Both accounts are to be linked for other benefits.
- An account, once linked, cannot be unlinked for 12 months. (So be sure before linking the account)
- Accor Members Benefits:
- Earn 3 Qantas Points for every A$ spent on hotel stays.
- Eligible for stays at:
- Australia, Cambodia, China (incl. Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR), Fiji, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
- Stays in India are not eligible.
- Complimentary Qantas Wine Premium Membership for Accor Gold & above members who reside in Australia.
- Earn 1 Accor point for every A$4 spent on Qantas-operated flights with a QF number. (Minimum Accor Gold)
- Qantas Members Benefits:
- Benefits are available only for Elite members.
- A minimum of Accor Gold or Qantas Gold status is required.
- Earn 3 Qantas Points for every A$ spent on hotel stays. (No Elite Status required).
- Eligible on stays at
- Australia, Cambodia, China (incl. Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR), Fiji, French Polynesia, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.
- Stays in India are not eligible.
- Earn 1 Accor point for every A$4 spent on Qantas-operated flights with a QF number.
- Get Accor Silver status after one stay (one or more nights) for Qantas Gold members and Points Club Plus members.
- Qantas Points Club Plus members get Accor Silver status after two stays (with each stay being for a minimum of two nights).
Which Accor Special Partnership with Airlines is better?
Overall, Qatar is preferable due to the opportunity to earn Qatar Elite Status and the ability to earn transferable Avios. However, members in Australia may want to use the Accor Qantas membership due to the decent earnings from Qantas points.
Accor Points Transfer Timeline and Limits
- Getting your Accor Points credited to the Airline Partner usually takes six weeks.
- There is no limit on transferring Accor Points, except for Delta Air Lines. Only 250,000 Accor Points can be transferred to Delta Air Lines in a year.
- Automatic Conversion:
- Members can also choose to convert points to airline miles automatically or do so manually.
- Specific Rules for Automatic Transfers:
- Finnair’s minimum transfer is one Accor Point.
- Air China Phoenix Miles minimum transfer is 5 Accor Points.
- Automatic transfer is not available for
- Club Premier (Aeroméxico), JAL MILEAGE BANK (Japan Airlines), Flying Blue (Air France KLM), Qantas Frequent Flyer (Qantas), Tudo Azul (Azul), Velocity Frequent Flyer (Virgin Australia) and SKYPASS (Korean Air).
- You may need to deactivate automatic transfer to take advantage of other airlines’ benefits.
Bottomline
Accor has a limited number of Airline Partners. However, it has a good points transfer ratio as compared to Marriott. Additionally, there is a unique partnership with Qatar, as well as Air France/KLM & Qantas, which can be beneficial.
