Originally Posted by
dhoward
I called to upgrade a flight from ADB to IST from economy to business and was charged 12500 per person one way for the upgrade. Is this correct? My understanding is that it should be half of this according to the 'new' M&S site?
Any ideas?
Using their new upgrade award calculator, you are absolutely right, it should be half of the amount you mention, an upgrade award from domestic region to domestic region from economy to business class requires 6250 miles one way.
It is worth mentioning their official rule as reported in the wikipost is not straightforward: "Miles required for upgrade will be calculated from 50% of the Limited Capacity Business Award Mile value". In fact, a ONE WAY upgrade award requires 50% of the ROUND TRIP Limited Capacity Business Award Mile value. In other words, a ONE WAY upgrade award requires 100% of the ONE WAY Limited Capacity Business Award Mile value. Someone may want to correct the wikipost, along with the miles needed for a companion award (70% instead of 75% of the standard award value).
Now if you take a look at their Limited Capacity Business Award (ONE WAY) tables, the table reads '6250 for Turkey x Domestic, Business'.
Let us know should you get clarification from TK.