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How to understand Aegean Miles+Bonus status
Aegean Miles+Bonus is the frequent flyer programme of Aegean Airlines, with published Silver, Gold and Platinum status rules for AEGEAN, Olympic Air and Star Alliance travel. [2] [3] From 5 November 2026, the Platinum upgrade requirement is 72,000 Tier Miles earned only via flights and at least 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights in the previous 12 months. [2] [3]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- Aegean’s new-tier rules cover Silver, Gold and Platinum, with upgrade and retention thresholds set out for the rules starting on 5 November 2026. [2] [3]
- Silver and Gold can be earned through a flights-only route, a reduced-flight Tier Miles route, or a total Tier Miles route. [3] Platinum requires 72,000 Tier Miles collected only via flights, including at least 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights in the last 12 months. [2] [3]
- The Star Alliance Gold card listed on Aegean’s Platinum page includes lounge access, extra baggage and airport priority benefits. [2]
What are the Aegean Miles+Bonus tier thresholds?
Aegean’s published new-tier rules cover Silver, Gold and Platinum. [2] [3] The table sets out the upgrade and retention requirements for the rules that start on 5 November 2026. [3]
| Tier | Upgrade requirement | Retention requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | 16 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights in 12 months; or 12,000 Tier Miles including at least 4 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights; or 36,000 Tier Miles in total [3] | In a fixed 12-month period: 16 flights; or 9,000 Tier Miles including at least 4 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights; or 36,000 Tier Miles in total [3] |
| Gold | 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights; or 24,000 Tier Miles including at least 12 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights; or 72,000 Tier Miles in total [3] | In a fixed 12-month period: 32 flights; or 18,000 Tier Miles including at least 12 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights; or 72,000 Tier Miles in total [3] |
| Platinum | 72,000 Tier Miles only via flights, including at least 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights in the last 12 months [2] [3] | 72,000 Tier Miles including at least 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights [2] |
The Silver and Gold upgrade routes apply from 5 November 2026, and their retention requirements are assessed in a fixed 12-month period. [3] Every member has at least 12 months to collect the required miles or flights under the new retention rules. [3] For Platinum, the transition FAQ says the 72,000 Tier Miles must be collected only via flights, including at least 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights in the last 12 months. [3]
When do the new Miles+Bonus rules start?
Aegean divides members by the end of their retention period. A period ending on or before 4 November 2026 is assessed under the previous rules; one ending on or after 5 November 2026 uses the new rules. [3] The new upgrade rules start on 5 November 2026. [3] Platinum launches on 5 November 2026, when Gold members may upgrade by collecting 72,000 Tier Miles only via flights, including at least 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights in the last 12 months. [2] [3] The new retention rules apply individually after each member’s next tier expiration or renewal date. [3]
What benefits come with Aegean Miles+Bonus status?
Platinum benefits
Platinum includes free Standard, Up Front and Extra Legroom seat selection when the Miles+Bonus member ID is in the booking. [2] It adds a guaranteed Economy Class seat on AEGEAN and Olympic Air when a reservation is completed at least 24 hours before departure on Airbus aircraft, or 72 hours before departure on 72-seat ATR aircraft; DASH 8 100 (37 seats) and 48-seat ATR flights are excluded. [2] Members can request four free Business Class upgrades within the tier’s validity, subject to upgrade availability, online up to two hours before departure, with mileage accrual based on the fare originally purchased. [2] The tier also lists two extra checked bags, AEGEAN Business Lounge access in Athens, Thessaloniki and Larnaca when travelling with AEGEAN, Olympic Air or Star Alliance, and up to eight guests (nine passengers total) in the same booking and flight. [2] Other benefits include a complimentary Gold tier for one person for 12 months, 30% extra award miles on AEGEAN and Olympic Air, 3,000 birthday award miles, free Wi-Fi Stream on equipped flights to and from Greece, and free call-centre service for ticketing and changes. [2]
Star Alliance Gold benefits
The Star Alliance section of the Platinum page describes the privileges attached to a Star Alliance Gold card, including priority check-in and priority boarding. [2] It lists lounge access with one guest on the same flight at more than 1,000 airport lounges worldwide, regardless of travel class. [2] Extra baggage is 20 kg where the weight concept applies, or one extra piece where the piece concept applies, though some airlines offer it only on connecting Star Alliance flights; travellers should confirm with the operating airline. [2] On Aegean flights, all Star Gold holders can carry one additional piece free, 32 kg in Business and 23 kg in Economy, regardless of fare family. [2] The section also lists priority baggage, priority reservations waitlist and airport standby, Gold Track priority security and immigration at more than 130 locations, and a Business First Class upgrade on Heathrow Express trains. [2]
How are Tier Miles earned on AEGEAN and Olympic Air?
On the Platinum page, Aegean says only miles accrued through flight activity are calculated as Tier Miles. [2] The domestic earning tables for AEGEAN and Olympic Air set accrual factors by booking class, effective for bookings and rebookings as of 17 May 2023 and 16 May 2023 respectively. [4] [5] In both tables, Business Class booking classes C, D, Z and A earn 250% with a 2,500-mile minimum, while Economy Light booking classes U, P, T and E earn 30% with a 200-mile minimum. [4] [5] Miles are credited up until 60 hours after the flight; a rebooking uses the table in force on the last ticket modification date, and booking classes I, X, N and R are not eligible. [4] [5] Registered Together ForFamilies members receive 20% extra award miles, according to the table notes. [4] [5]
Exceptions and limits
- Platinum requires 72,000 Tier Miles only via flights, including at least 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights in the last 12 months; Silver and Gold also list total Tier Miles routes. [2] [3]
- The Platinum guaranteed-seat benefit excludes DASH 8 100 (37 seats) and 48-seat ATR flights, and requires the stated 24-hour or 72-hour booking lead time. [2]
- Platinum lounge guests must be in the same booking and on the same flight; a guest is anyone over 2, and infants under 2 may accompany an eligible member. [2]
- Star Alliance extra baggage can be limited by some airlines to connecting Star Alliance flights, so the operating airline should confirm it. [2]
- Members whose retention period ended on or before 4 November 2026 remain under the previous retention rules. [3]
Frequently asked questions
How many Tier Miles do you need for Aegean Gold status?
From 5 November 2026, Gold upgrade requires 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights, or 24,000 Tier Miles including at least 12 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights, or 72,000 Tier Miles in total. [3]
Does Aegean Platinum status require flights?
Yes. Gold members can upgrade to Platinum from 5 November 2026 by collecting 72,000 Tier Miles only via flights, including at least 32 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights in the last 12 months. [2] [3]
When do the new Miles+Bonus rules start?
New upgrades start on 5 November 2026, while retention uses the new rules for periods ending on or after that date; periods ending on or before 4 November 2026 use the previous rules. [3]
What lounge access does Miles+Bonus status give?
The Platinum page lists AEGEAN Business Lounge access in Athens, Thessaloniki and Larnaca for Platinum members travelling with AEGEAN, Olympic Air or Star Alliance, with up to eight guests in the same booking and flight. [2] It also lists Star Alliance Gold lounge access with one guest on the same flight at more than 1,000 lounges. [2]
Can you retain Silver or Gold with fewer flights?
Yes. Silver retention can be met with 9,000 Tier Miles including at least 4 AEGEAN or Olympic Air flights, and Gold retention with 18,000 Tier Miles including at least 12 such flights, each in a fixed 12-month period. [3]
Sources
Sources accessed on 18 October 2026. It covers Aegean Miles+Bonus only; it does not cover every Star Alliance partner earning rate or any unpublished status extension.
- Aegean Miles+Bonus Platinum tier page, checked 18 October 2026
- Aegean Miles+Bonus what is changing FAQ, checked 18 October 2026
- Olympic Air Miles+Bonus domestic earning table, checked 18 October 2026
- Aegean Miles+Bonus domestic earning table, checked 18 October 2026