Miles+Bonus has introduced a new top tier. Platinum brings free seat selection, extra baggage and expanded lounge privileges, but the qualification threshold is high.
Aegean has added Platinum, a new level above Gold, to its Miles+Bonus loyalty programme. The new tier became available on 5 November 2026. At the same time, the airline changed the rules for earning and retaining Silver and Gold status.
How to qualify for Platinum
Gold members aiming for Platinum must earn 72,000 tier miles within twelve months, including at least 32 flights with Aegean or Olympic Air.
The same requirements apply to retaining Platinum. The tier miles must come from eligible flights; purchased tier miles and certain miles earned through credit cards do not count.
This makes Platinum particularly relevant to frequent Aegean and Olympic Air travellers. Flying extensively with other Star Alliance airlines alone will not be enough.
What benefits does Platinum offer?
Platinum members receive additional benefits on Aegean and Olympic Air:
- Free selection of Standard, Up Front and Extra Legroom seats.
- 30% extra Award Miles on Aegean and Olympic Air flights.
- Two additional pieces of checked baggage, subject to the applicable rules.
- Four Business Class upgrades per membership period, subject to availability.
- Access to Aegean Business Lounges with up to eight guests travelling on the same booking and flight.
- Priority customer support and additional personalised assistance.
Members also retain their Star Alliance Gold benefits, including access to participating lounges, priority check-in and priority boarding. Platinum does not represent a higher status level within Star Alliance itself.
Silver and Gold rules also change
Aegean has revised the qualification and renewal rules for Silver and Gold. The new system provides additional ways to earn these tiers by completing a specified number of flights with Aegean or Olympic Air.
For example, one route to Gold renewal now requires 18,000 tier miles and twelve Aegean or Olympic Air flights. Alternative qualification routes also exist.
The new upgrade rules took effect on 5 November. For renewals, the application of the revised rules depends on the expiry date of the member’s current status period.
Full details are available on the official Aegean Miles+Bonus page.
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AEGEAN Miles+Bonus — Platinum qualification and benefits · AEGEAN Miles+Bonus — updated tier rules
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