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Old Aug 29, 2018 | 7:43 am
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flyalways
 
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Originally Posted by ktosayev
DXB-IST-DXB for NOV 30-DEC 3 (dummy dates) in J is approx 3035 USD. Same flight as an award ticket is 35,000 miles for limited space and 70,000 miles for guaranteed space. Turkish Airlines allows anyone to buy up to 50,000 miles/yr for 30 USD/1,000 miles.

The tax rate is 132 USD for these airports. As such, even a newbie with 0 miles, can buy 35,000 miles for 1,050 USD, pay the 132 USD tax and have the chance to fly a 3,035 USD flight for 1,182 USD. A 61% discount without any prerequisite for history with the airline or mileage program.

Is my calculation above correct? Am I missing something?

Also, when does one know if there is a seat available for them when they buy a limited space award ticket? Is it uncertain all the way up to the moment of departure? Do you go to the airport not knowing if you will fly or not?
If this is Guaranteed space then go for it !
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