Is Elite Plus worth it?
Apr 29, 2016, 6:15 am
#17
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Milano - Wuxi
Programs: TK M&S Elite+ - Marriott Rewards Gold - Hertz 5 Stars
Posts: 147
just used my 2 E+ upgrades in flight to China/HK from Y tickets of about 500€...definitely worth to me 
surley if never using TK it would be less interesting but qualify for 4 guaranteed years Gold is a good opportuntity
surley if never using TK it would be less interesting but qualify for 4 guaranteed years Gold is a good opportuntity
Feb 11, 2017, 9:18 am
#19
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Currently living in MAD
Programs: *G and whatever else I can match to....
Posts: 914
New to TK E - Any updates?
I just qualified for TK E/*G (BIS since October, not status match). Now I'm wondering what the marginal value is of going for E+, beyond the standard *G benefits.
I'm based in BOG, where TK does fly but for which it's not always the cheapest. Work trips (usually 1-2x/yr to GVA/BUD) and leisure travel (1-2x/yr to LAX, MAD) are in Y.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice...
Cheers
Michael
I'm based in BOG, where TK does fly but for which it's not always the cheapest. Work trips (usually 1-2x/yr to GVA/BUD) and leisure travel (1-2x/yr to LAX, MAD) are in Y.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice...
Cheers
Michael
Feb 12, 2017, 12:35 am
#20
Join Date: May 2008
Location: BOS
Programs: TK Elite (*G), DL Gold (MM)
Posts: 121
As mentioned above, E+ is worth it if you fly TK and can make use of the two annual upgrades. If you are using Miles&Smiles just to maintain *G status and don't travel much on TK metal, it's probably not worth chasing.
Feb 12, 2017, 9:59 am
#21
Join Date: May 2016
Location: IST, LHR
Programs: TK E+, AA PLAT
Posts: 481
Just a a quick note on the E+ vouchers, you can only use them on flights with J class availability, and only for yourself.
Feb 12, 2017, 10:42 am
#22
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 13
I just qualified for TK E/*G (BIS since October, not status match). Now I'm wondering what the marginal value is of going for E+, beyond the standard *G benefits.
I'm based in BOG, where TK does fly but for which it's not always the cheapest. Work trips (usually 1-2x/yr to GVA/BUD) and leisure travel (1-2x/yr to LAX, MAD) are in Y.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice...
Cheers
Michael
I'm based in BOG, where TK does fly but for which it's not always the cheapest. Work trips (usually 1-2x/yr to GVA/BUD) and leisure travel (1-2x/yr to LAX, MAD) are in Y.
Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice...
Cheers
Michael
*complimentary uprages 2 times in a year from economy to business class ( card owner only);
*you can gift Elite Card to anybody using from your account 40000 miles (can be done 3 Elite Card gifts to any person);
*Family membership account (all bonus miles earning by your family members can be counted to your card);
*175% miles can be counted to your card using business class on TK flights;
*you can complete all check in fomalities directly in CIP lounge (IST/ADB/ESB/AYT/SAW airports ONLY).
Rest the same like for Elite card memebers.
Feb 12, 2017, 12:43 pm
#23
Join Date: May 2016
Location: IST, LHR
Programs: TK E+, AA PLAT
Posts: 481
The most valuable advantages:
*complimentary uprages 2 times in a year from economy to business class ( card owner only);
*you can gift Elite Card to anybody using from your account 40000 miles (can be done 3 Elite Card gifts to any person);
*Family membership account (all bonus miles earning by your family members can be counted to your card);
*175% miles can be counted to your card using business class on TK flights;
*you can complete all check in fomalities directly in CIP lounge (IST/ADB/ESB/AYT/SAW airports ONLY).
Rest the same like for Elite card memebers.
*complimentary uprages 2 times in a year from economy to business class ( card owner only);
*you can gift Elite Card to anybody using from your account 40000 miles (can be done 3 Elite Card gifts to any person);
*Family membership account (all bonus miles earning by your family members can be counted to your card);
*175% miles can be counted to your card using business class on TK flights;
*you can complete all check in fomalities directly in CIP lounge (IST/ADB/ESB/AYT/SAW airports ONLY).
Rest the same like for Elite card memebers.
Feb 13, 2017, 2:40 am
#24
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: BA Gold, TP Silver
Posts: 888
*you can complete all check in fomalities directly in CIP lounge (IST/ADB/ESB/AYT/SAW airports ONLY).
Feb 13, 2017, 2:49 am
#25
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite+, HIlton Diamond, Delta Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 201
This is new. Never heard about this in IST. You need to have checked in already when accessing the CIP lounge.
Feb 15, 2017, 3:03 pm
#26
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 294
The only other value is that you will drop down to Elite if you lose Elite+, so getting to Elite+ means the end of your Elite+ period AND 2 more years of Star Gold even if you credit 0 more miles to TK
I am Elite+ and have been crediting to TK for a while, but the accumulation rates are really quite bad, and no bonus tiers for having higher status is painful compared to the huge bonus rates you get on other carriers
However, once you get it the first time, it's pretty easy to maintain (40k miles in 1 year or 60k in 2) compared to other top statuses
I am Elite+ and have been crediting to TK for a while, but the accumulation rates are really quite bad, and no bonus tiers for having higher status is painful compared to the huge bonus rates you get on other carriers
However, once you get it the first time, it's pretty easy to maintain (40k miles in 1 year or 60k in 2) compared to other top statuses
Aug 7, 2017, 1:25 pm
#28
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
Aug 7, 2017, 4:53 pm
#29
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: DTW
Programs: TK E+, WY, Radisson R
Posts: 2,360