Azerbaijan Airlines' AZAL Miles upgraded to a spend-based system

On October 21, 2026, Pinchain Tourism reported that Comarch Loyalty has fully upgraded Azerbaijan Airlines' frequent flyer program AZAL Miles, converting it from a reward system based on flight distance to a fintech model tied to ticket purchase spend. The upgrade integrates QR code scanning and "Cash+Miles" cash-plus-miles payment, and completed an API connection with Bolt, allowing members to redeem miles for ride-hailing vouchers; a back-end automation engine handles welcome miles, birthday miles and targeted promo code issuance. The report did not disclose the specific effective date of the upgrade, the phased implementation arrangements, or the markets covered.