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Seems to be offered from outstations only. Examples:

Germany-IST Y->C EUR 200
Germany-Turkey Y->C EUR 250
TLL-IST: Y->C: EUR 150 (Dec.2017)
HEL-IST: Y->C: EUR 150 (2017 still the same 3/2022 )
MAN-IST: Y->C: USD 250 [173 GBP] (2016)
RIX-IST: Y->C: EUR 200 (2016)
TBS-SAW: Y->C: EUR 150 (2018)

TPE-IST: Y->C: USD 850 [TWD 29k] (2016)
DEL-IST: Y->C: USD 300 (2015)
DEL-IST: Y->C: USD 425 (2017)
BKK-IST: Y->C: EUR 749 (2024)
BOM-IST: Y->C: USD 300 (2014)
BOM-IST: Y->C: USD 400 (2016)

ICN-IST: Y->Y+:EUR 250 (2015)
ICN-IST: Y->Y+:KRW 55k [about USD 500] (late 2016)
IST-CLJ: Y->C: EUR 120 (2024)
HAN-IST: Y->: USD 500 (2018)
HKG-IST: Y->C: EUR 750 (2018)

HKG-IST: Y->C: EUR 750 (March 2016)
HKG-IST: Y->C: EUR 750 (2015)
HKG-IST: Y->Y+:EUR 400 (2014)
HKG-IST: Y->C: EUR 800 (2014)
KUL-IST: Y->C: USD 520 [MYR 2k] (2018)
MNL-IST: Y->: USD 500 (2018)
NRT-IST: Y->C: USD 570 [JPY 60k] (June 2016)
NRT-IST: Y->C: USD 300 (2014)
SGN-IST: Y->: USD 500 (2018)

IAD-IST: Y->C: USD 500 (2015)
JFK-IST: Y->C: USD 1000 (2015)
JFK-IST: Y->C: USD 500 (2016)
JFK-IST: Y->C: USD 1099 (2021)
ORD-IST: Y->C: USD 999 (2015 and 2018)
IAH-IST: Y->C: USD 999 (2015)
IAH-IST: Y->C: USD 750 (2014)
IAH-IST: Y->Y+:USD 300 (2014)
IAH-IST: Y->C: USD 999 (2017)
LAX-IST: Y->C: USD 999 (2016)
LAX-IST: Y->Y+:USD 350 (2015)
LAX-IST: Y->Y+:USD 300 (2014)
SFO-IST: Y->C: USD 1299 (2015 also Nov 2023)
SFO-IST: Y->C: 699 to 999 based on the C-class load (2017)
YYZ-IST: Y->Y+: CAD 361 (2016)
GRU-IST: Y->C: USD 749 (2017)
MRU-IST-MUC: Y->C: EUR 800 (June 2022)

THY Now Offering Paid Discounted Airport Upgrades

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Nov 12, 2016, 11:26 pm

#106

TPJ

Join Date: Jun 2008

Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador

Posts: 7,884

The week of November 1 - ICN-IST - KWR 55k (slightly below USD 500 using today's ROE, but USD is extremely strong these days).

PS. I took a liberty of updating Wiki

Nov 16, 2016, 5:04 pm

#107

Jasper2009

FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: May 2009

Location: FRA / YEG

Programs: AC Super Elite, Radisson Platinum, Accor Platinum

Posts: 11,874

Just wondering: Are these paid upgrades offered ex-Europe as well or only on longhaul flights?

Also, is there any other method to upgrade (other than paying 17.5k miles each way)?

Dec 14, 2016, 11:39 pm

#108

meester69

Join Date: Jul 2008

Programs: I am a lowly ant

Posts: 1,751

I have KUL-IST-LHR ticketed in economy (V), booked by Opodo (does this make any difference?) Any idea if upgrade is possible (mainly for KUL-IST leg), and cost?

Jan 12, 2017, 8:11 am

#109

rashaja

Join Date: Nov 2008

Location: YQB & TNR

Programs: AF Flying Blue Gold - Aeroplan Elite - UA Mileage Plus Gold - AA Airlines Gold

Posts: 8

Quote:

Originally Posted by bt_yyz

Does OLCI matter or not? I'm interested to find out on YYZ-IST-JRO r/t since both legs are long. YYZ-IST is 10hrs, JRO-IST is 9hrs (due to MBA stop).

I'll give an update when I travel at the end of the month.

did you find out if it was offered from Canada ? I am looking at YUL-IST.

Jan 14, 2017, 11:39 am

#110

tya

Join Date: Jul 2008

Location: LAX, TPE, NYC

Programs: TK Miles&Smiles, AAdvantage, Flying Blue

Posts: 295

Anyone knows if it is currently offered at TPE and LHR? And how much? (might be using these two ports in late Feb/early March)

Mar 6, 2017, 8:36 pm

#111

TPJ

Join Date: Jun 2008

Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador

Posts: 7,884

SFO-IST last Friday - work colleague reported USD 999 upgrade advertised, he said the flight was fairly full in C. Today it was USD 699, but my flight is fairly empty. I will update the wiki when I arrive into IST (using on-board wi-fi to report using my Smartphone).

PS. Wiki updated

Last edited by TPJ; Mar 7, 2017 at 9:24 am Reason: wiki updated

Mar 7, 2017, 9:26 am

#112

TPJ

Join Date: Jun 2008

Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador

Posts: 7,884

Quote:

Originally Posted by tya

Anyone knows if it is currently offered at TPE and LHR? And how much? (might be using these two ports in late Feb/early March)

It will be TPE-IST and not TPE-LHR. Check wiki - I updated it last year with rates that were then offered. You can use it as a baseline, the offers might be lower this year.

May 25, 2017, 5:41 pm

#113

johnirvine

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Join Date: Dec 2013

Location: Cyprus

Programs: LH SEN, A3*G, TK*G E+, ALL/Accor Plat

Posts: 644

Today, TK were offering BOM-IST for $400. The supervisor told me that 4 seats were available and these were sold just after check-in opened. It seems that travellers from BOM are well aware of the discounted C upgrade offer and are checking in early to take advantage of it.

The check-in agents were also aggressively marketing exit row seats for $59. Even E+ cardholders were being refused exit seats unless they coughed up the extra cash. Unfortunately, I have seen physically incapable people in exit rows who are there purely because they are able to pay.

Jun 17, 2017, 9:04 am

#114

Gnopps

Join Date: Jan 2003

Location: HEL

Programs: *G, used to be with TK but left due to their corruption and political ties

Posts: 4,406

Saw a sign at HEL for €150 to upgrade to business. I thought it was much but comparing to the other European destinations listed it is actually lower.

Aug 27, 2017, 2:52 am

#115

EDDMflyer

Join Date: Jul 2017

Location: MUC

Programs: BA Executive Club Silver

Posts: 108

Hey Guys,
was looking for Info about a possibility to make a cash upgrade on MUC-IST-HRG on Oct 22nd. Couldn´t find it for either city pair. My assumption would be 200EUR each leg. Would that be realistic?

Cheers
EDDMflyer

Aug 27, 2017, 9:25 am

#116

karns

Join Date: Jan 2002

Location: YHZ

Posts: 281

I have the same question. I am flying BOS-IST on TK on Sep 17, returning Oct 23. I looked into upgrading with AE/A3 miles/points, with no luck.

Does anyone know, or know where to look/who to ask, about cash upgrades for this route?

Aug 27, 2017, 10:48 am

#117

gr8pirate

Join Date: Oct 2016

Location: LAX

Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum

Posts: 1,087

Quote:

Originally Posted by karns

Other than rebooking your ticket, your only option will be to upgrade at counter, which should come to $1k or a little under IIRC

Aug 27, 2017, 10:57 am

#118

karns

Join Date: Jan 2002

Location: YHZ

Posts: 281

Thanks,gr8pirate, Re-booking isn't an option, although even if it was, I wouldn't buy business.

I just noticed all the comments here, and wondered if the upgrade at the desk might be a little more reasonable than $1K. Would be nice to be comfortable at least on the night flight. I guess I'll survive, although I will ask at the desk/gate when I get there. Thanks again.

Aug 27, 2017, 2:02 pm

#119

gr8pirate

Join Date: Oct 2016

Location: LAX

Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum

Posts: 1,087

Quote:

Originally Posted by karns

I guess I'll survive, although I will ask at the desk/gate when I get there. Thanks again.

Good luck!
I only upgrade with miles. 1k for the cash upgrade works out to about $ 70/hour in the air for me on TK9 or TK10....call me cheap, but I'm comfortable in Y for that kind of hourly 'wage'.

Aug 27, 2017, 2:13 pm

#120

karns

Join Date: Jan 2002

Location: YHZ

Posts: 281

I have lots of Aeroplan and Aegean miles that I'd be happy to use for an upgrade, but I'm told that my fare class isn't eligible for upgrade with miles. I'm really only interested in the outbound, as it's a night flight, and it would be nice to be comfortable. The ride back is longer, but at least it's in the daytime. Thanks again.