A number of promotions are run by airlines. Here are the latest promotions, updated progressively, last updated on 30th August 2023.
Airlines Promotions
Few Airlines run Monthly promotions, such as Air France-KLM and Singapore Airlines, whereas some run occasional promotions. Here are the Airlines Promotions which are available:
- Miles Purchase Promotions: More Miles for Less
- Fly with Less Miles
- Bonus Miles or Free Tickets
- Status Match or Challenge
- Amex International Airline Program
- Airline Routes [Not Promotions, However, Could be Useful]
Miles Purchase Promotions
Are you considering buying miles? Here are the two airlines giving discounts or bonuses on purchasing miles.
| Buy | Type | Bonus | Valid Upto | INR Cost Per Mile/Point | Cents Per Mile/Point |
| Avianca LifeMiles | Airlines | 145% | 30th Aug | 1.12 | 1.35 |
| American AAdvantage Miles | Airlines | 35% Disc. | NA | 2.03 | 2.45 |
Just make sure to check when it makes sense to buy Air Miles.
Fly with Less Miles
Here are airline promotions with which you can fly for less miles.
Singapore Airlines KirsFlyer Sponteasous Escapes
Singapore Airlines runs this monthly promotion wherein you can book a flight as low as just 6K Miles on the shortest route for the next month. The last day to make the most out of this promotion is 31st August 2023. Make sure to check the complete details here.
Flying Blue Promo Rewards
Air France-KLM-owned Flying Blue runs a monthly promo wherein you can book flights worldwide at low mileage for the next five months. The mileage requirement for international flights starts at around 11K. Unlike Singapore Airlines, you can use the Stopover facility even on Flying Blue Promo Rewards. These promo rewards are only available on Air France & KLM flights. You can check the complete details here.
Bonus Miles or Free Tickets
Here are the promotions for earning bonus miles or free tickets.
Earn 20K Virgin Atlantic Bonus Points
Flights booked and issued between 24th August 2023 and 4th September 2023 are eligible for bonus points. Your travel date must be between 1st September 2023 and 31st May 2024.
You will earn bonus points based on cabin class:
- Economy: 5,000 Round Trip Basis
- Premium: 10,000 Round Trip Basis
- Upper Class: 20,000 Round Trip Basis
Half the points will be given for each sector. Also, Award Bookings (G, P and A) and Economy Light fares codeshare flights are excluded from this promotion. Interestingly, Points Plus money bookings are eligible.
Bonus points will be credited within five days of completing the flight. You can check the details here.
Vistara Purple Ticket Offer
It is a great offer for people travelling on Vistara Metal. You must complete flights in multiple of 6 to be eligible for one Vistara Purple Ticket. A maximum of 4 Purple Tickets can be earned during the promotions. Registration is mandatory and runs until 30th September.
Airline Status Match or Challenge
Airlines are running Status Match and Status Challenges. Enroll for these status matches. Remember that once enrolled, there may be a cooling period for new Status matches for the same year. Usually, such a cooling period is three years.
Kenya Airlines Status Match
Kenya Airlines is running well, not publically a Status Match program for its “Asante Rewards” Loyalty Program. You need to enrol in the program here with full registration. After enrollment, share your existing Airline elite status by emailing [email protected], mentioning why you want to join their program. There is no white list for this promotion, so that you can try your luck, Including Vistara Elite Status. Why is this promotion useful? You can get a SkyTeam Elite Status, useful for flying SkyTeam airlines like Korean Air, Air France, KLM and more.
MileagePlus Premier Status Match Challenge
United is running promotions for Status matches for requests received between 5th January 2023 and 20th December 2023. However, you must choose to start your 120-day challenge period by 3rd September 2023. That means you can request a status match even after the 3rd of September, and the status match period will be less. However, if you complete the required task of the challenge, you will remain the United MileagePlus Premier member until January 2025.
You can check the complete details here.
SkyMiles Medallion Status Match Challenge
Delta Air Lines is also running a Status Challenge program if you already have an elite status. A handful of airlines are eligible, but you can also put in a request for non-eligible airlines. Once approved, you will get the Status for three months. After that, you must complete several flights and other requirements. If you complete the status challenge requirement, you remain elite until 31st Jan 2025.
You can check here for more details.
Amex International Airline Program
If you’re an American Express Platinum Cardholder, use the Amex International Airline Program. You can get discounts on premium cabins or complimentary upgrades on International Flights. Not all Airlines participate in this program, but the list of airlines is great. You can book your tickets via American Express Travel online or dial 18004191255.
Check here for more details.
Airlines New Routes
This is not a promotion from airlines. However, several airlines have launched or revived new routes, which can be useful for many. You can check those routes here, which are updated every week.
Bottomline
Latest airline promotions can boost your travel with multiple opportunities, such as buying miles, status matches and more.
