UA: EWR-IST $638 ai round trip (everything included). [W fare $938 ai]
Apr 19, 2012, 2:33 am
#61
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Having said that, you'd be missing out on a lot if you've never been to IST. I would book a cheap hotel in the old city and spend the day.
Apr 19, 2012, 9:32 pm
#62
Join Date: Aug 2011
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Thanks! Yes, I've previously been on a short trip and loved it. Now just looking to keep my 1K status.
Apr 26, 2012, 1:50 pm
#63
Join Date: May 2007
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Finally a double award mile bonus offer; however, it doesn't apply to any of the tickets purchased prior to April 25. Also, I'm flying the first weekend of October. Sigh.
Experience the culture of Turkey and earn double award miles on nonstop flights between New York/Newark and Istanbul. Offer valid for ticketing between April 25, 2012 and September 30, 2012 and for travel between July 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012.
Registration is required before travel. Hurry, register here.
Experience the culture of Turkey and earn double award miles on nonstop flights between New York/Newark and Istanbul. Offer valid for ticketing between April 25, 2012 and September 30, 2012 and for travel between July 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012.
Registration is required before travel. Hurry, register here.
Apr 26, 2012, 2:04 pm
#64
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Finally a double award mile bonus offer; however, it doesn't apply to any of the tickets purchased prior to April 25. Also, I'm flying the first weekend of October. Sigh.
Experience the culture of Turkey and earn double award miles on nonstop flights between New York/Newark and Istanbul. Offer valid for ticketing between April 25, 2012 and September 30, 2012 and for travel between July 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012.
Registration is required before travel. Hurry, register here.
Experience the culture of Turkey and earn double award miles on nonstop flights between New York/Newark and Istanbul. Offer valid for ticketing between April 25, 2012 and September 30, 2012 and for travel between July 1, 2012 and September 30, 2012.
Registration is required before travel. Hurry, register here.
Apr 26, 2012, 10:20 pm
#67
Join Date: Mar 2009
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for not counting tickets purchased before April 25th. I am very far from renewing 1K, this would have helped.
Apr 26, 2012, 10:23 pm
#68
Join Date: Feb 2008
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It's not DEQM just reward miles - so no help with status...on an airline we could all careless about...the new bottom of the bucket. I would fret about it.
Apr 27, 2012, 8:51 pm
#69
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Brooklyn, NY
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Oops you're right, I don't feel so bad now. However, I value redeemable miles too as I use them mainly to redeem for business class flight on *A partners.
May 1, 2012, 7:38 am
#70
Join Date: Dec 2011
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Got DCA-IST (via EWR) last night at $601 ai for 5 days in late September, just under the wire for the promotion. At 5.74cpm, not a great mileage run, but it should be a good time for the wife and me. Sadly, will be stuck in E+, but the personal TVs will make the flight go by quickly, I think.
May 3, 2012, 7:27 am
#71
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Chicago
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Be careful of the booking class restrictions for United's double miles promotion between EWR and IST. According to the rules, it's valid only for "F, A, J, C, D, Y, B, and M booking classes."
It looks like the fares for $600 or so are L.
It looks like the fares for $600 or so are L.
May 3, 2012, 7:48 am
#72
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 6
Radcon -- You are right, and I am glad you pointed that out. I was not aware when I booked the L-fare into IST. Not sure I would book in a higher class for the award miles anyway, but anyone who cares about the double miles promotion should be aware. Thanks.
May 3, 2012, 11:07 am
#73
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The original terms and conditions of this double miles promotion did not have the fare booking class requirement as noted above. I have an iPhone screen shot of the original T&C if anyone wants it.
May 3, 2012, 11:25 am
#74
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May 3, 2012, 12:48 pm
#75
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Anyone else having trouble selecting seats? I booked a ticket for three family members last week and unable to select seats. None have status and called UA three times and received three different answers ranging from computer glitches to last night being there might be an equip swap in September. Interestingly enough...R space and all premium cabins are zeroed out...just another glitch perhaps.
Update: Ahhh looks like an equip swap starting end of Aug to the BizFirst 763 bird...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...01jul12-5.html
Update: Ahhh looks like an equip swap starting end of Aug to the BizFirst 763 bird...
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/unite...01jul12-5.html
Last edited by Sterndogg; May 3, 2012 at 12:54 pm