Alfursan vs Shukran: which loyalty program wins?

We score Alfursan and Shukran 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 Shukran is best for Mall shoppers.

Skip Alfursan if Occasional travellers - miles expire after 24 months, and skip Shukran if Shoppers outside Landmark brands.

Overall rating

	Alfursan	Shukran
Overall rating	3.6 / 5	3.5 / 5
Earning	3.0 / 5	2.0 / 5
Redemption	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Network	3.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Ease of use	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 5
Expiry	4.0 / 5	4.0 / 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.
Shukran	Members earn Shukrans on every purchase at Landmark Group brands and partners across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt. The earn rate is tier-based: Classic members earn 17 Shukrans per 100 SAR, Silver 18, Gold 19, and Platinum 21 - equivalent to roughly 0.85% to 1.05% back.

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.
Shukran	Shukrans redeem at a fixed rate of 200 Shukrans = 10 SAR (1 Shukran = 0.05 SAR) at any participating Landmark Group brand or partner outlet across the GCC, Jordan, and Egypt - both in-store and online. Minimum redemption threshold is 200 Shukrans.

Partner network · Tiers & status · Point expiry policy

	Alfursan	Shukran
Number of partners	0	0
Partners	—	—
Number of tiers	3	4
Top tier	Gold “Elite Plus”	Platinum
First-tier qualification	20 flights	750 SAR spend
Point expiry	24 months inactivity (reset on earn)	12 months

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