Algerian national carrier Air Algérie has announced a new promotion for its loyalty program members. From October 1 to November 30, 2026, the airline will reduce the number of miles required to upgrade to business class by 25%. This offer is exclusively available to holders of an Air Algérie Plus account. To benefit from this promotion, passengers must have purchased a full-fare ticket in an eligible class of reservation.
The upgrade can be requested at an Air Algérie commercial agency, and the difference must be paid in miles. The airline has specified that the discount only applies to the miles required for the upgrade, not the ticket price itself. Two destinations, Jeddah and Medina, are excluded from this promotion. The upgrade is granted per flight segment, not for the entire itinerary. Passengers must verify that there are available seats in the business class cabin at the time of the request.
The number of miles required for an upgrade varies greatly depending on the destination. Flights to southern Europe, such as Marseille, Geneva, Lyon, Nice, Rome, or Milan, require 6,300 miles at the standard rate. For destinations like Paris, Lille, Brussels, London, or Frankfurt, the miles required increase to 9,750. Longer-haul flights to Istanbul, Antalya, and Cairo require 17,400 miles, while flights to Montreal and Johannesburg require 40,950 miles.
The two Chinese destinations, Beijing and Guangzhou, have the highest mileage requirement at 65,000 miles. With the 25% discount, an upgrade that previously required 6,300 miles will now cost 4,725 miles. For a flight that required 9,750 miles, the discounted rate would be 7,312.5 miles. However, the airline has not specified the rounding rule for fractional miles.
Air Algérie's loyalty program allows members to accumulate miles on eligible flights, which can be redeemed for various rewards, including free tickets, extra baggage allowance, or upgrades to business class. This promotion is part of a series of targeted offers on ancillary services rather than ticket prices. In September, the airline offered a discount on seat selection on several European and Mediterranean routes.
To be eligible for the upgrade, passengers must meet three conditions: have an active Air Algérie Plus account, have a sufficient balance of miles, and hold a ticket that meets the airline's eligibility criteria. The airline recommends that passengers verify their reservation class and ticket type before requesting an upgrade. Failure to meet these conditions may result in the request being rejected.
The airline has been actively promoting its loyalty program and offering various discounts and promotions throughout the year. In June, the airline doubled the miles accumulated on eleven international routes until the end of June. With this new offer, Air Algérie aims to incentivize its loyalty program members to book upgrades to business class.
Key points
- Air Algérie is offering a 25% discount on miles required for business class upgrades from October 1 to November 30, 2026.
- The promotion is exclusively available to Air Algérie Plus loyalty program members.
- The discount applies to the miles required for the upgrade, not the ticket price itself.
