LotuSmiles

The frequent flyer program of Vietnam Airlines.

LotuSmiles is Vietnam Airlines' SkyTeam loyalty program with strong intra-Asia redemption value.

Operating airline: Vietnam Airlines
IATA code: VN
Alliance: SkyTeam
Status unit: Bonus Miles
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn LotuSmiles miles by flying on Vietnam Airlines, by flying on alliance partners (where applicable), and by spending on the airline's co-branded credit cards. Many programs also let you transfer points in from flexible bank programs like Amex Membership Rewards, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Citi ThankYou, Capital One miles, or Bilt Rewards.

How to redeem miles

The most rewarding redemptions are usually international premium cabins booked on Vietnam Airlines or its partners. Always compare the program's award rate against partner programs—sometimes a transferable-points program offers the same flight at half the cost.