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Turkish Air German Push Stirs Air-Miles Spat With Ally Lufthansa
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Turkish Airlines urged Star Alliance partner Deutsche Lufthansa AG to review plans to pare passenger rewards from code-share flights to German destinations, as the two airlines fight for customers in Europe’s largest economy.
Lufthansa plans to cut back on the so-called status miles it awards on Turkish code-shared flights, according to the company. While passengers still get miles that let them purchase goods or flights, the change makes it harder for them to gain frequent-traveler status using Turkish flights.