Oman Air and Turkish Airlines have officially launched a new consecutive flyer program (FFP) partnership, which opens up extensive earning opportunities for members of the Airlines loyalty schemes. Since August 1, 2025, this partnership allows passengers to earn miles in the global network of each airline, combining the Middle East with Europe, Asia and America. Cooperation integrates Turkish Airlines’ Miles and Smiles and Sindhbad programs of Oman Air, which provides extended benefits and frequent passengers more travel flexibility.
New partnership: what does this mean
By August 1, 2025, members of Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles and Oman Air’s Sindhbad consecutive flying programs can earn miles on both carriers. This means:
- Members of Miles and Smiles can now deposit miles when flying with Oman Air, including the routes of Muscat, Salalah and Khasab as well as destination in the broad network of Oman Air.
- Members of Sindhbad can now earn miles when flying with Turkish Airlines, which are reaching their huge networks in Turkeya, Europe, Middle East, Southeast Asia and America.
The alliance is part of the broad strategy of both airlines that offer increased loyalty options and spontaneous travel experiences. It also supports Oman Air’s global expansion plans, including new destinations such as Rome and Amsterdam, strengthening the codeshare agreements with increased frequencies on the routes such as London and Moscow and other major international airlines.
Inside Miles & Smiles: Turkish Airlines loyalty program
Miles and Smiles is a loyalty program of Turkish Airlines, serving over 21 million members worldwide. This mile is designed to reward those who fly continuously with a series of benefits through accumulation and redemption.Major goals of miles and smiles:
- Reward loyalty: Members earn miles which can be used for flights, upgrades and services.
- Extend the global access: Miles are valid in Turkish Airlines and its growing list of partners Airlines including Oman Air.
- Improvement in travel allowances: Benefits include upgradation, additional goods, use of lounge and exclusive services.
- Maximum flexibility: Miles can be redeemed not only for flights but also for shopping, seat upgrade, hotel booking, and more.
Oman Air – How does Miles and Smiles Partnership Work
Under the new agreement, members of Miles and Smiles can earn miles on Oman air flights. The earning rates depend on the rent class, and are designed to automate and simplify the process.Miles of earning rates (based on ticket class):
- First class: Earn up to 200% of the distance of flight in miles
- Business Class: up to 150%
- Economy Class: 10% to 100% on the basis of rent type
Example: A mile from Muscat to Istanbul will earn a mile and Smiles member Flying Economy (Y class) miles 100% of the actual flight distance.Steps to earn miles on Oman air flights:
- Sign up for a free mile and smile through the official website of Turkish Airlines.
- Book an Oman Air Flight under a qualified fare category.
- Enter your mile and smile number during booking or check-in.
- Fly, and miles will be automatically credited to your account.
Eligibility and important ideas
To ensure full benefit from partnership, passengers must know about the following terms and boundaries:eligibility requirements:
- Only the flights booked under eligible fare classes are rewarded. Deep-discounting or promotional tickets may not be eligible.
- The award tickets (ie, free flights obtained using miles) do not earn extra miles.
- Members should keep their boarding passes and ticket copies until the credit is credited with miles.
Additional Comments:
- Earned miles are based on specific fare types, not only this economy, business, or first label.
- For flights taken in the last 12 months, the retrospective mileage claims are allowed, if not automatically credited.
FAQS:
Question: Do I need to register separately for this partnership? No. If you are already a mile and smile member, you can start earning miles on Oman Air Flights without any additional registration.Question: Can members of Sindhabad also earn miles on Turkish Airlines flights? Yes. Sindhabad members now enjoy mutual benefits and can earn miles at Turkish Airlines while flying.Question: Will I earn miles on discounted tickets? Not always. Only specific fare classes are eligible. Continuity or campaigners cannot qualify for rent benefits.Question: How soon will my mile be visible after the flight? Shortly after the flight, miles are usually credited, but it is advisable to keep your ticket and boarding pass until they appear in your account.Question: Can I use my earned miles for benefits other than flights? Yes. Miles and Smiles Miles can be redeemed for upgrade, additional goods, seat selection, stay and shopping on the basis of partner offer available.
