Turkish Airlines adds 40% bonus on Citi ThankYou transfers
By Alex Compton · Updated
Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles offers a 40% bonus on eligible Citi ThankYou points transferred November 1–30, 2026. Citi members planning a Turkish Airlines or Star Alliance award can earn up to 50,000 bonus miles, credited separately after the promotion ends.
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What Changed
Turkish Airlines is awarding the bonus directly, with eligible Citi transfers initially credited at the standard 1:1 ratio. A transfer of 50,000 points earns 50,000 miles initially and 20,000 bonus miles later. Transfers above 125,000 points earn no additional promotional bonus, and the extra miles do not count as Status Miles.
Our Take
Consider this for a specific award after checking availability, mileage cost and surcharges, while accounting for the delayed bonus. Avoid speculative transfers: Citi transfers are irreversible, and Miles&Smiles has expiration rules and recently devalued awards.
Before You Act
- 1Check award availability, mileage cost and surcharges.
- 2Account for bonus miles arriving after the promotion ends.
- 3Transfer before the Türkiye-time deadline.
- 4Keep the 50,000-mile bonus cap in mind.