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Middle East Airlines Cedar Miles guide
Rules checked October 5, 2026
Cedar Miles is the program of Middle East Airlines (MEA), a member of SkyTeam. Miles earned on MEA and SkyTeam flights are qualifying miles, and you reach a level on miles or on qualifying sectors in the calendar year.
At a glance
| Alliance | SkyTeam |
|---|---|
| How you earn | A percentage of the distance flown, set by the fare, with a minimum of 500 miles on MEA flights |
| Status currency | Qualifying miles, or qualifying sectors |
| Qualifying period | The calendar year, January 1 to December 31 |
| Levels | Blue, Silver, Gold, Platinum |
Earning on MEA
| Fare | Booking classes | Qualifying miles |
|---|---|---|
| Business Full Flex and Business Value | J, C, D, I, Z | 200% |
| Economy Full Flex | B, M (and Y, which MEA describes as full-fare economy) | 125% |
| Economy Value, Saver and Super Deals | U, K, H, L, Q, T, N, R, V | 100% |
Classes A, S, G and E, and award classes O, P, W and X, earn nothing. Silver, Gold and Platinum members earn 25%, 50% and 75% extra bonus miles, which don't count toward status.
Status
| Level | Qualifying miles, or | Qualifying sectors | SkyTeam |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | 20,000 | 15 | Elite |
| Gold | 40,000 | 30 | Elite Plus |
| Platinum | 70,000 | 60 | Elite Plus |
A qualifying sector is a one-way trip on an eligible MEA or SkyTeam flight. Miles from non-air partners don't qualify.
What your Cedar Miles level means across SkyTeam
Reaching these levels gives you SkyTeam status, recognized by every SkyTeam airline. Levels below the first one listed carry no alliance status.
| Your Cedar Miles level | SkyTeam status |
|---|---|
| Silver | SkyTeam Elite |
| Gold | SkyTeam Elite Plus |
| Platinum | SkyTeam Elite Plus |
What each SkyTeam status gives you
SkyTeam Elite
- Priority check-in
- Priority baggage drop-off
- Priority seating
- Priority boarding, or boarding at your leisure
- Priority airport standby and priority waitlist
- Extra baggage allowance: 10 kg, or one more bag where the piece system applies
SkyTeam Elite Plus
- Everything in Elite
- Lounge access on international flights operated by SkyTeam airlines, with one guest
- SkyPriority recognition and priority lanes at transfer desks
- Priority baggage handling
- Fast Track lanes at security and immigration, when available
- Extra baggage allowance of 20 kg, or one more bag
- A guaranteed full-fare economy seat on sold-out long-haul flights of six hours or more, booked at least 24 hours before departure
Available priority services can vary by airport. Cedar Miles may add benefits on its own airline. Source: SkyTeam: frequent flyer benefits. Checked October 5, 2026.
See what a flight earns in Cedar Miles and how far it takes you toward keeping or reaching your tier.
Open the calculator for Cedar MilesSources: Cedar Miles: earn miles with MEA; Cedar Miles: FAQs; Cedar Miles: about. Checked October 5, 2026.