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PhoenixMiles

PhoenixMiles is Air China’s frequent-flyer programme. Its flight credit uses distance in kilometres and carrier or booking-class rules, so check the exact operating carrier and fare before crediting a ticket. This profile separates the balance you can spend from the measures used for elite status.

Join or visit the official programme site.

Start here

Before a flight, check the marketing carrier, operating carrier, fare and booking class.
Keep the redeemable balance separate from the status measure listed below.
Before booking, check award availability, fees and change conditions in the programme’s current search.

How flights earn

Flight miles use the route’s standard distance in kilometres and the applicable carrier and paid booking-class rate. Partner flights and special fares have separate tables.

Miles or points to spend

PhoenixMiles’ redeemable balance is measured in kilometres.

Elite status qualification

Status uses qualifying miles and qualifying segments. Upgrade and requalification periods and thresholds are separate checks.

Expiry

Miles generally remain valid for 36 months from the month of the flight or other qualifying activity. Elite-member extensions and special offers can change the result.

Official sources

PhoenixMiles standard-member handbook — checked 2026-10-03
PhoenixMiles 2026 elite requalification policy — checked 2026-10-03

Source snapshot checked 2026-10-03. Check the official terms for exceptions and current account-specific dates.