DL/AF/KL/AZ: IAH-IST $860 OW/$1750 RT in C
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DL/AF/KL/AZ: IAH-IST $860 OW/$1750 RT in C
Fare basis: CN1H01D1
DL earns 400% on VS: http://www.wheretocredit.com/dl/c
AZ earns 300% on AZ/EY: http://www.wheretocredit.com/az/c
Sample dates:
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DL earns 400% on VS: http://www.wheretocredit.com/dl/c
AZ earns 300% on AZ/EY: http://www.wheretocredit.com/az/c
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If you're using a USA passport, be sure to watch the visa spat between the USA and Turkey.
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This is a great price for one-way, thanks OP.
I know I shouldn't even mention this as to not encourage people from doing it, but you can get the one-way and drop the last segment to IST. Cheap way to get to AMS or CDG for $860. You can then use points or another cheap ticket on your return.
I know I shouldn't even mention this as to not encourage people from doing it, but you can get the one-way and drop the last segment to IST. Cheap way to get to AMS or CDG for $860. You can then use points or another cheap ticket on your return.
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Doesn't seem to be an issue if you are a US citizen with already a valid visa, or if you are only transiting through IST. If you need to clear immigration in IST, you would need a Turkish visa, which US passport holders (new applicants) can't obtain at this time.
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No knowledge or experience with IST as an airport. Possible to arrive and finish one itin and then start another without clearing immigration? I won't have checked bags.
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But I would check in this thread in the Turkish Airlines forum.
https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/turk...-issuance.html
Last edited by cheltzel; Oct 21, 2017 at 7:21 pm
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This is a great price for one-way, thanks OP.
I know I shouldn't even mention this as to not encourage people from doing it, but you can get the one-way and drop the last segment to IST. Cheap way to get to AMS or CDG for $860. You can then use points or another cheap ticket on your return.
I know I shouldn't even mention this as to not encourage people from doing it, but you can get the one-way and drop the last segment to IST. Cheap way to get to AMS or CDG for $860. You can then use points or another cheap ticket on your return.
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Thanks OP! I am booked on KLM 747 seat 1A in early March.
You are not able to connect onto the A350 in C/J at Detroit with this fare. You will get the A330 in C/J.
If one is looking for Delta One Suite to AMS early next year after its launch in March, then get ready to give up an arm and a leg relative to this fare.
You are not able to connect onto the A350 in C/J at Detroit with this fare. You will get the A330 in C/J.
If one is looking for Delta One Suite to AMS early next year after its launch in March, then get ready to give up an arm and a leg relative to this fare.
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Beware of Denied Boarding in the US
If booked as a rt, then the return will be cancelled.
HOWEVER, U.S. passport holders are can be denied boarding at the start of the trip without a valid visa to the destination (Turkey). I realize Turkish visas were e-visa's when they were issuing them to Americans. However, nothing prevents Delta from demanding proof (like an e-visa receipt) just like they used to do when travelers had to pay Argentine receprocity tax PRIOR to arrival.