SKYPASS

The frequent flyer program of Korean Air.

SKYPASS still publishes an award chart and is famous for cheap First/Business class to Asia and Europe via partners like Delta One and ANA.

Operating airline: Korean Air
IATA code: KE
Alliance: SkyTeam
Status unit: Skypass Miles
Status tiers: Member · Silver · Gold · Platinum

How to earn miles

You can earn SKYPASS miles by flying on Korean Air, 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 Korean Air 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.