Turkish Airlines is the first airline to launch a dedicated status match for Korean Air and Asiana elite members, as this Star Alliance airline is about to exit the alliance and be merged with Korean Air (the entire brand will disappear).
Turkish Airlines grants Miles&Smiles Elite status for 4 months, which will be extended to 12 months IF you take at least one flight with Turkish Airlines. The match is open until March 31, 2027.
You can access this offer on the Turkish Airlines website here.
Matched Tiers:
Turkish Airlines matches mid to top tier Korean Air and Asiana tiers, entry level tiers are excluded.
Korean Air: Morning Calm Select, Morning Calm Premium, or Million Miler
Asiana: Diamond, Diamond Plus or Platinum
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted via the online Turkish Airlines Feedback Form no later than March 31, 2027.
You need:
Miles&Smiles membership number A clear image of a valid passport or government ID An image of your current Asiana Club or Korean Air SKYPASS membership card A recent account statement showing your active elite status Status Match & Extension
The match is to Miles&Smiles Elite, which is a Star Alliance Gold tier.
You get initial Elite status for 4 months. It is extended to 12 months if you take at least ONE Turkish Airlines flight during the four months. You can extend the status for a full 24 months if you earn at least 15,000 status miles on Turkish Airlines during the 12 months. Bonus Miles:
The match also includes double miles for economy and triple miles for business for 12 months.
You’ll earn bonus miles even if you don’t complete the match.
Double Miles (2X) – Economy Triple Miles (3X) – Business Miles&Smiles Elite Benefits Matrix:
Conclusion
You can expect status match offers from most Star Alliance airlines that fly to Asia, as Asiana’s alliance exit is imminent.
Whether Turkish Airlines is the right choice for Asiana frequent fliers who live in Asia is a good question, and the answer is likely no.
The most logical choices are alliance members based in Asia, such as Singapore Airlines, ANA, EVA, Thai Airways, or Air China.
This Turkish Airlines match is easy to complete, and even requalifying at just 15,000 status miles for 2 years shouldn’t be difficult.
Terms and conditions of this offer:
The campaign is open to Miles&Smiles members holding Diamond, Diamond Plus or Platinum status in the Asiana Club loyalty program of Asiana Airlines, or Morning Calm Select, Morning Calm Premium or Million Miler status in the SKYPASS loyalty program of Korean Air.
Members whose status is matched under this campaign may benefit from the following mileage earning rates on eligible flights operated by Turkish Airlines for 12 months from the status match date:
Economy Class: 2× Miles
Business Class: 3× Miles
Status match applications must be submitted between November 13, 2026, and March 31, 2027, inclusive.
Applications may be submitted via the Turkish Airlines feedback form.
Applicants must provide their Miles&Smiles membership number, an image of a valid identity card or passport, an image of their Asiana Club or Korean Air SKYPASS membership card, and a recent membership statement showing their current status.
Eligible applicants will be matched to Miles&Smiles Elite status. Matched Elite status is initially valid for four months. Members who complete at least one flight operated by Turkish Airlines within the first four months will have their Elite status extended to a total of 12 months from the status match date.
Members who earn at least 15,000 Status Miles on Turkish Airlines flights within 12 months of the status match date will have their Elite status extended for an additional 12 months.
Additional Miles earned under the campaign do not count as Status Miles.
The additional Miles earning benefit remains valid for 12 months, regardless of whether the initial four-month flight requirement is fulfilled.
The campaign applies only to flights operated by Turkish Airlines.
Applications with missing, incorrect or unverifiable information or documents may not be considered. Turkish Airlines may request additional information or documents when deemed necessary.
Status match applications are subject to review by Turkish Airlines. Applications that do not meet the campaign conditions may be rejected.
The general terms and conditions of the Miles&Smiles program apply to all matters not specified in these campaign terms and conditions.