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Old Apr 24, 2021 | 10:01 am
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Originally Posted by chuck1
I could do true Turkish non-stop but I earn 16,000 less redeemable miles for this trip.
I would also earn 1500 less PQP as the max PQP for MP Partners is 1000 for first/business class.
And yes, I could go non-stop IAD-IST but I'm not sure this is worth it. I do enjoy the benefits of Star Gold plus the Plus Points.
They use the 777-300 from IAD and while I've heard it is spacious even at 2 x 3 2, I much prefer the single style seat.
I wish I knew if the were going to extend 1K status another year.
Then I would probably do the TK trans-Atlantic without hestiation.
Traffic is still light, so it's unlikely you would have someone sitting next to you even on non 1-2-1 config.

I would go for the comfort and service than PQP, but that's just me lah.
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