The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
Sep 18, 2017, 6:37 pm
#1546
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360
I don't know about 1-way Star Alliance but I will say my 1-way TK award had been difficult. It keeps telling me I don't have enough miles even though I do. I will have to call in. It also said I would have to call in to pay the taxes since I am in the US and not in Turkey. So supposedly I can reserve the award but have to finish with a phone call ... but I don't have enough miles, it says. I DM'ed them so awaiting their answer.
I inquired the Chicago office over email, perhaps you should do it with Houston office
[email protected]
713 877 0700
2200 POST OAK BLVD SUITE 1550 HOUSTON
If possible, try to befriend folks at your nearest TK sales office in Houston, I've been to Chicago office a few times and now they recognize me, it's much easier to get things done.
Sep 18, 2017, 7:00 pm
#1547
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 636
Hello, I am trying to claim missing miles with my flights on Air Canada (YUL to/from YYZ). However, I got an error saying that "ACxxx YUL-YYZ xx.xx.2017 INVALID CLASS." But according to the website (https://p.turkishairlines.com/en-ca/...ada/index.html), Economy with Booking Class M can earn 100% with minimum mileage of 500. Am I missing anything obvious here?
Sep 26, 2017, 3:33 pm
#1549
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 52
@vincewy I finally resolved my award issue and paid over the phone. Detailed it in this post: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/28834876-post20.html @cerberusbites I still see the old website link on my webpage (the new site). here it is- http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-us?returnoldversion
Can't seem to find an award chart either. The Points Guy talks about it from an Aug 2017 article https://thepointsguy.com/guide/all-a...-miles-smiles/. His links to the award charts just take me to the Turkish website and no chart so maybe they are down for now.
Can't seem to find an award chart either. The Points Guy talks about it from an Aug 2017 article https://thepointsguy.com/guide/all-a...-miles-smiles/. His links to the award charts just take me to the Turkish website and no chart so maybe they are down for now.
Last edited by bluedog44; Sep 26, 2017 at 3:52 pm
Sep 26, 2017, 3:46 pm
#1550
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Cologne
Programs: FB Plat, IHG RA Spire, TK Elite+, HH Diamond, LH SEN, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 972
I’m wanting to book LH F using M&S...
my plan is to book some J tickets to my destination and if LH F pops up, cancel my J tickets and book LH F.
Anyone know how long it takes to put the miles back into my account to be used again?
my plan is to book some J tickets to my destination and if LH F pops up, cancel my J tickets and book LH F.
Anyone know how long it takes to put the miles back into my account to be used again?
Sep 26, 2017, 3:58 pm
#1552
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 52
Found a new website worth a look. Never seen this site: http://www.new-milesandsmiles.com
I believe this is the chart as it matches what I paid one-way in Business Limited- Turkey-Middle East (17,5K) http://www.new-milesandsmiles.com/index_en.html
I believe this is the chart as it matches what I paid one-way in Business Limited- Turkey-Middle East (17,5K) http://www.new-milesandsmiles.com/index_en.html
Last edited by bluedog44; Sep 26, 2017 at 4:07 pm
Sep 26, 2017, 8:02 pm
#1553
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 40
I fly JFK-IST on TK12 arriving into IST at 17:25 and depart on TK730 the following morning at 02:10. Therefore there is an 8 hour and 45 minute layover.
The first segment is in business class but the second segment is in economy. Would I still be eligible for the free hotel?
The first segment is in business class but the second segment is in economy. Would I still be eligible for the free hotel?
Sep 26, 2017, 9:25 pm
#1554
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Dallas
Posts: 52
This article in 2016 makes it look like they are strict about what qualifies (doesn't necessarily answer your question). https://travelcodex.com/want-a-turki...ad-this-first/
Sep 27, 2017, 8:42 am
#1555
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: GYD
Programs: Azerbaijan Airlines Gold, Turkish Miles and Smiles, IHG Plat
Posts: 663
Log in to your account and choose 'special offers'. There is a mileage calculator there for earn and spend. It also gives an idea of the likely taxes.
Sep 27, 2017, 12:15 pm
#1556
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,060
Hello,
I was looking at TLV-CPT and the two best options are TK or ET. ET sounds like upgrades to biz from economy using UAL miles are almost impossible. How is TK? How much chance do I have of getting an upgrade on TK (TLF-CPT) with UAL miles? TIA
I was looking at TLV-CPT and the two best options are TK or ET. ET sounds like upgrades to biz from economy using UAL miles are almost impossible. How is TK? How much chance do I have of getting an upgrade on TK (TLF-CPT) with UAL miles? TIA
Oct 6, 2017, 5:48 am
#1557
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: AA EXP, TK Elite, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 939
Hi there,
My Elite status is valid until Dec 31, 2018. I have done 28K miles this year (2017). Does
that mean, if I do 9.5K next year, my elite membership will renew until Dec 31, 2020 ?
Please let me know.. Thanks in advance.
My Elite status is valid until Dec 31, 2018. I have done 28K miles this year (2017). Does
that mean, if I do 9.5K next year, my elite membership will renew until Dec 31, 2020 ?
Please let me know.. Thanks in advance.
