Staria guide: maximize your points, stars and constellation
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Staria, the new Air Transat rewards program launched on November 2, 2026, rewards two different things: your spending, with points, and your engagement, with stars. This Staria guide explains how to reach the first 48-star tier quickly, which reward to choose, which fare earns the most points and how to make the most of a family constellation. For the announcement and background, read our news story on the Staria launch. All the program rules are in our Staria loyalty program guide.
Reaching 48 stars quickly
You need 48 stars to unlock the first reward choice. You earn stars by completing missions in the member area. They do not expire, and they are reserved for members aged 18 and over. Mission details are on the Staria stars page.
Start with the easy missions
Four missions take a few minutes and require no ticket purchase:
- Complete your member profile: 6 stars
- Log in through the Air Transat app: 6 stars
- Create a constellation: 4 stars
- Join a constellation: 4 stars
These missions add up to 20 stars. In practice, the person who creates the constellation completes the "create" mission, and the people they invite complete the "join" mission. Expect about 16 stars per person from this first batch, a third of the way to 48.
Flights earn few stars
Missions move you forward much faster than flights: a flight earns only 1 star, and travelling with other members adds 2. In other words, flights alone will not get you to 48 stars in a reasonable time.
Watch for upcoming missions
Air Transat lists more missions, without saying yet how many stars each one earns:
- answering a survey;
- subscribing to the Air Transat newsletter;
- referring a friend;
- using a self-service feature;
- taking an eligible trip;
- logging in at least once a month.
The monthly login is the easiest one to automate: a calendar reminder is enough. Some missions are only offered to certain groups of members or for a limited time, so check the missions section regularly. Stars post within 36 hours at most after a completed mission.
Which reward to choose at the first tier
At 48 stars, you pick 1 reward out of 3:
- Free standard seat selection
- 50% bonus points on your next package
- 2,000 instant points
You have 30 days to choose, or a default reward is assigned. A confirmed choice cannot be changed. A flight-related reward must be used within 12 months and is lost if you change or cancel that flight.
Our recommendation by traveller profile
- You have a large Transat package coming up: take the 50% bonus points. A package earns 1 point per dollar. If the bonus applies to the points earned on the package, it beats 2,000 points once the package costs more than $4,000 before taxes and airport fees.
- You fly Eco Budget and pay for your seats: free standard seat selection saves a fee you would pay anyway. Check in the member area whether it covers every passenger on the booking, and book within 12 months.
- You travel rarely or your plans are uncertain: take the 2,000 instant points. They go into your balance, are not tied to a specific flight and so are not lost if your plans change.
The next tiers list 50% bonus points on a flight, priority baggage delivery and 1,000 instant points. Air Transat also lists a free first checked bag, a free pre-ordered Bistro meal and priority boarding among possible rewards.
Which fare earns the most points
Staria calculates points on the amount paid before taxes and airport fees. The rate depends on the fare you choose, on flights operated by Air Transat or Porter. The full earning chart is on the Staria earn points page.
| Purchase | Fare or product | Points per dollar |
|---|---|---|
| Flights operated by Air Transat or Porter | Eco Budget | 3 |
| Flights operated by Air Transat or Porter | Eco Standard / Club Standard | 5 |
| Flights operated by Air Transat or Porter | Eco Flex / Club Flex | 7 |
| Transat packages | Flight, hotel and transfers | 1 |
| Air Transat options and extras | Option Plus, seats, bags, meals, Option Flex | 5 |
A worked example, in points only
Take a $1,000 fare before taxes, an amount chosen to compare the rates:
- Eco Budget: 3,000 points
- Eco Standard or Club Standard: 5,000 points
- Eco Flex or Club Flex: 7,000 points
- Transat package for the same amount: 1,000 points
- $200 of options (seats, bag, meal): 1,000 points
The Flex fare therefore earns 2.3 times more points than Eco Budget for the same amount. However, a Flex fare costs more: it is only worth it if you already want its flexibility.
Options earn more than packages
At 5 points per dollar, options and extras earn 5 times more than a package. You do need to add them in advance for them to count:
- Option Plus, seats and bags: more than 48 hours before departure
- Pre-ordered meals: more than 72 hours before departure
- Option Flex (packages only): within 48 hours of booking, for a departure more than 21 days away
Taxes and surcharges, car rentals, excursions, insurance and donations earn no points.
Using your Staria points
You apply points directly to the ticket price, on the Staria redeem points page. There is no award chart and no blackout dates.
- Minimum: you must cover at least 10% of the price with points.
- Air Transat flight: you pay 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 100% of the fare and carrier surcharge with points.
- Transat package: up to 40% of the total, never the full amount.
- Dates: no blackout dates.
- Taxes and airport fees: always paid in cash.
You still earn points on the part you pay in cash. Points apply to the whole booking, not to a single passenger, and you can book for someone else.
How much is a Staria point worth? Based on our observations, one Staria point is worth about 1 cent CAD, or $10 CAD per 1,000 points. To see how to work it out, read our points and miles valuation.
Limits to know
Before paying with points, check these conditions:
- no paying with points when using a promo code or a travel credit;
- no monthly instalments or deposit on a package, and only one credit card per transaction;
- no trip cancellation insurance on a flight paid with points;
- on a booking paid 100% with points, cancellation fees are converted into points: in Club Standard, 5,000 points (Canada and the U.S.), 20,000 points (South) and 30,000 points (Europe, Peru, Brazil and Africa).
A simple strategy is to pay part of the ticket with points and the rest by credit card. That way you keep earning on the cash portion and keep your card's benefits. Our ranking of the best credit cards in Canada helps you pick the card that pays that part.
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The family constellation
The Staria constellation pools your points and those of family and friends in a shared balance. It is the only way to combine points: Staria does not allow buying or transferring points. As soon as you join a constellation, all your points move into the shared balance: you no longer have an individual balance.
- Size: up to 9 members in total, you plus 8 others.
- Earning: each member's points go into the shared balance after travel.
- Redeeming: only members authorized by the manager can use the points.
- Deduction: when points are redeemed, each member's balance drops in proportion to their contribution.
Air Transat gives this example: a 4-member constellation holds 20,000 points. One member uses 5,000, the shared balance drops to 15,000 points, and each share drops according to that member's contribution percentage.
How to set it up
The adult member who creates the constellation becomes its manager. The manager invites members, sets their permissions (earn only, or earn and redeem) and can hand the role to another adult. Children aged 2 and over are enrolled from the Constellation section of the member area.
Think before leaving: when you leave a constellation, you get your share back, but you must wait 6 months before joining or creating another one. An active constellation also protects your points from expiring after 36 months without activity.
Missing points
Points from a flight usually post a few hours after the flight. If something goes wrong, you have two options:
- Points missing after 30 days: if you met the conditions, fill out the Staria points claim form.
- Forgot your membership number: if you were already a member when you travelled, you can submit a request up to 6 months after the flight.
Travel completed before you enrolled does not earn points. The safest approach is still to add your membership number to the booking before departure.
Porter and Desjardins
Flights operated by Porter already earn Staria points, at the same rates as Air Transat flights. If you also fly Porter, our VIPorter guide covers Porter's own program. Our guide to flying Air Transat completes the picture.
According to Air Transat's press release, Desjardins and Visa will offer a credit card that earns Staria points, planned for 2027. No fees or earn rates are known yet. In the meantime, see our ranking of the best Desjardins credit cards and our guide to Desjardins BonusDollars.
Official Staria links
- Staria program
- Become a member
- Earn points
- Redeem points
- Stars and missions
- Constellation
- Staria frequently asked questions
- Member area login
Conclusion
To get the most out of Staria, start with the easy missions, choose your reward based on your next trip and favour options bought in advance. Then bring the family into a constellation so small balances add up together. To compare Staria with other loyalty programs, see our program guides.
To follow Staria's changes, create your free Milesopedia member account.
Frequently asked questions about Staria
How many stars do you need for the first Staria reward?
You need 48 stars to unlock the first reward choice. The fastest missions are completing your profile (6 stars), logging in through the app (6), creating a constellation (4) or joining one (4). A flight earns only 1 star. The full rules are in our Staria loyalty program guide.
Do Staria stars expire?
No, stars do not expire and stay tied to your progress. They are reserved for members aged 18 and over: junior members earn points but not stars. Rewards themselves have deadlines: 30 days to choose and 12 months to use a flight-related reward.
Which reward should you choose at 48 stars?
It depends on your next trip. The 50% bonus points suit a large Transat package. Free standard seat selection suits travellers who already pay for seats. The 2,000 instant points suit uncertain plans, because they are not tied to a specific flight. A confirmed choice cannot be changed.
Which Air Transat fare earns the most Staria points?
Eco Flex and Club Flex fares earn 7 points per dollar, compared with 5 for Eco Standard and Club Standard and 3 for Eco Budget. Transat packages earn 1 point per dollar and options earn 5 points per dollar. Points are calculated before taxes and airport fees. The official chart is on the Staria earn points page.
How much is a Staria point worth?
Based on our observations, one Staria point is worth about 1 cent CAD, or $10 CAD per 1,000 points.
Can you pay for a Transat package entirely with points?
No. On a package, points cover at least 10% and at most 40% of the total. On an Air Transat flight, you can pay 10%, 20%, 30%, 40% or 100% of the fare and carrier surcharge. Taxes and airport fees are always paid in cash, and there are no blackout dates.
Who can use the points in a constellation?
Only members authorized by the manager can use the shared balance. Other members only earn. When points are redeemed, each member's balance drops in proportion to their contribution. A constellation holds up to 9 members in total, and points are added after travel.
What should you do if Staria points are missing?
If your points have not appeared 30 days after travel and you met the conditions, fill out the Staria points claim form. If you forgot your membership number, you can submit a request up to 6 months after the flight, provided you were a member when you travelled.