I am going to bump this thread, because my question is along the same line. I want to use a direct flight from YVR to IST, in early January. Now on Aeroplan website, I can use TK, and find award space, but is is not non-stop, and putting me through FRA etc.

Am I correct that this direct flight TK76, does not have any award space available, and in fact may not be offered on this flight?

Thanks for your help beforehand