PhoenixMiles

The frequent flyer program of Air China.

PhoenixMiles is the loyalty program of Air China and offers reasonable Star Alliance partner award pricing.

Operating airline: Air China
IATA code: CA
Alliance: Star Alliance
Status unit: Tier Miles
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn PhoenixMiles miles by flying on Air China, 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 Air China 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.