Alfursan
Saudi Arabian Airlines
VS
LAK Rewards
Saudi National Bank
Alfursan vs LAK Rewards: which loyalty program wins?
We score Alfursan and LAK Rewards on the same five factors — earning rate, redemption value, partner network, ease of use, and point expiry — to help you choose the right program for how you actually spend.
Verdict
Alfursan is best for Frequent flyers, while LAK Rewards is best for Early adopters.
Skip Alfursan if Occasional travellers - miles expire after 24 months, and skip LAK Rewards if Users wanting wide partner coverage.
Overall rating
| Alfursan | LAK Rewards | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6 / 5 | 2.6 / 5 |
| Earning | 3.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Redemption | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Network | 3.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 |
| Ease of use | 4.0 / 5 | 3.0 / 5 |
| Expiry | 4.0 / 5 | 2.0 / 5 |
Earning structure
| Alfursan | Earn miles based on flight distance and cabin class — from 25% of miles flown on Economy Saver up to 250% in First Class. Also earn miles via co-branded credit cards (Al Rajhi, Riyad Bank, Alinma, SNB, BSF, SAB, AmEx) and SkyTeam partner airlines. | |
|---|---|---|
| LAK Rewards | Members earn LAK points on eligible local and international transactions made with SNB AlAhli credit cards, prepaid cards, and the Global Multi-Currency Credit Card. Earn rates vary by card segment (Titanium, Platinum, World, Infinite) - cardholders need to check their card's terms or the SNB Mobile app to find their specific rate. An additional bonus of up to 50% applies on overseas transactions paid in the local currency of the country visited. The Cashback Credit Card and Alfursan Credit Card are excluded from LAK earning, as they have separate reward structures. |
Redemption structure
| Alfursan | Redeem for SAUDIA and SkyTeam award flights starting at 4,500 miles (one-way domestic Economy), cabin upgrades from 3,750 miles, extra baggage, and lounge access. Miles expire if a user is not active for 2 years. | |
|---|---|---|
| LAK Rewards | Points redeem through the SNB Mobile app or LakRewards.com, with a minimum threshold of 1,000 points. Redemption options include cashback to the card, transfer to Alfursan miles, flight and hotel bookings via the LAK travel portal, e-gift cards, and partner merchant purchases. |
Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy
| Alfursan | LAK Rewards | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of partners | 0 | 0 |
| Partners | — | — |
| Number of tiers | 3 | 0 |
| Top tier | Gold “Elite Plus” | — |
| First-tier qualification | 20 flights | — |
| Point expiry | 24 months inactivity (reset on earn) | 12 months |