FAQ 1: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles, essential programme information
Jan 26, 2016, 12:08 pm
#106
Moderator, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles & Accor ALL
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
Programs: TK*G, Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 7,591
Hoping you guys can help clarify a few things. I was just reading up on the Elite benefits and it state a 175% bonus when flying in J or C. Is this in addition to the standard fare class bonus? And is this only on TK metal or would it apply to any *A in J or C?
I used webflyer to calculate a flight I do fairly often IST-LGW:
Travel Route: IST - LGW
One Way Distances:
Distance 1540 miles
Elite bonus 2700 miles
Class of service bonus 770 miles
TOTAL 5010 miles
I used webflyer to calculate a flight I do fairly often IST-LGW:
Travel Route: IST - LGW
One Way Distances:
Distance 1540 miles
Elite bonus 2700 miles
Class of service bonus 770 miles
TOTAL 5010 miles
IST-LGW in C or D would earn 2695 TOTAL; K or J would earn 2464
The 175% refers to the total earning, it is not a bonus on top.
Jan 26, 2016, 12:13 pm
#107
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: miles&smiles
Posts: 122
Jan 27, 2016, 5:15 am
#108
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: miles&smiles
Posts: 122
Jan 27, 2016, 9:19 am
#109
Moderator, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles & Accor ALL
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
Programs: TK*G, Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 7,591
Jan 27, 2016, 11:22 am
#110
Join Date: Dec 2015
Programs: miles&smiles
Posts: 122
TK only. For other airlines check out: http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-ie...miles/partners where you will find surprises such as LH Biz Class in P earning nothing!
Feb 8, 2016, 12:20 am
#111
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Netherlands
Posts: 4,287
TG marketed flight, Thai Smile operated
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can shed light if I can earn miles (and get status benefit) if I fly a marketed flight by TG but operated by Thai Smile (WE).
On the website, it is not very clear what this combination is eligible for.
Quote:"*As of October 2, 2014 there will be no accrual or redemption as well as Star Alliance Silver and Gold benefits will no longer be available on Thai Smile with flight numbers that begin with "WE"."
Cheers!
I was wondering if anyone can shed light if I can earn miles (and get status benefit) if I fly a marketed flight by TG but operated by Thai Smile (WE).
On the website, it is not very clear what this combination is eligible for.
Quote:"*As of October 2, 2014 there will be no accrual or redemption as well as Star Alliance Silver and Gold benefits will no longer be available on Thai Smile with flight numbers that begin with "WE"."
Cheers!
Feb 13, 2016, 8:07 am
#112
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: London
Programs: BAEC Gold; ITA Platinum; HH Gold
Posts: 138
I am planning to do a mileage run before the end of May for a quick werkend to get my 15,000 status miles for Elite status to continue into 2017. For my research, it appears that a business exARN to BKK is best value (approx €1300). Can anyone better this, London based but can start travel from most European hubs. Thanks in advance :-)
Feb 13, 2016, 10:14 am
#113
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: NAP
Programs: LH, BA, TK
Posts: 2,409
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone can shed light if I can earn miles (and get status benefit) if I fly a marketed flight by TG but operated by Thai Smile (WE).
On the website, it is not very clear what this combination is eligible for.
Quote:"*As of October 2, 2014 there will be no accrual or redemption as well as Star Alliance Silver and Gold benefits will no longer be available on Thai Smile with flight numbers that begin with "WE"."
Cheers!
I was wondering if anyone can shed light if I can earn miles (and get status benefit) if I fly a marketed flight by TG but operated by Thai Smile (WE).
On the website, it is not very clear what this combination is eligible for.
Quote:"*As of October 2, 2014 there will be no accrual or redemption as well as Star Alliance Silver and Gold benefits will no longer be available on Thai Smile with flight numbers that begin with "WE"."
Cheers!
Your quote it's quite clear.
Feb 14, 2016, 7:34 pm
#115
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: BA Gold, TP Silver
Posts: 888
Feb 24, 2016, 11:42 am
#116
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Auckland
Programs: Airpoints Elite
Posts: 20
Does anybody know how to contact Miles and Smiles online (via web or email)? The provided web link in the first post leads to an error page currently. I previously received an email (years ago) from [email protected] but not sure if it's still active.
Spoke to M&S phone customer service today -- remarkably unhelpful. Confirmed my status w/ their program but literally would not confirm what the corresponding Star Alliance status should be and why partner airlines can't see it, refused to discuss the topic as if it was a taboo subject.
Spoke to M&S phone customer service today -- remarkably unhelpful. Confirmed my status w/ their program but literally would not confirm what the corresponding Star Alliance status should be and why partner airlines can't see it, refused to discuss the topic as if it was a taboo subject.
Feb 24, 2016, 1:04 pm
#117
Moderator, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles & Accor ALL
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
Programs: TK*G, Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 7,591
Does anybody know how to contact Miles and Smiles online (via web or email)? The provided web link in the first post leads to an error page currently. I previously received an email (years ago) from [email protected] but not sure if it's still active.
Spoke to M&S phone customer service today -- remarkably unhelpful. Confirmed my status w/ their program but literally would not confirm what the corresponding Star Alliance status should be and why partner airlines can't see it, refused to discuss the topic as if it was a taboo subject.
Spoke to M&S phone customer service today -- remarkably unhelpful. Confirmed my status w/ their program but literally would not confirm what the corresponding Star Alliance status should be and why partner airlines can't see it, refused to discuss the topic as if it was a taboo subject.
Mar 22, 2016, 9:48 am
#118
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Programs: BA Gold (OWE) since 2007, Star Alliance Gold, Jetairways Gold, Sky Team Silver
Posts: 24
Award miles on partner airlines
I was quite chocked to find LH P earns nothing, it doesn't seem quite right. I've looked at the tables you linked to but often find them more confusing than anything if you try to book a code share flight. I've posted in another thread where AC is listing LH and LX as fare class Z, but is that AC fare class Z or LH and LX?
If I fly on United Airlines LHR - ORD - LHR Business Class, how many status miles will I earn as a current Elite member of Miles and Smiles? What if I fly Austrian operated by United? Thanks!
Mar 22, 2016, 9:52 am
#119
Moderator, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles & Accor ALL
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
Programs: TK*G, Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 7,591
Looking at flying LHR - ORD - LHR in Business Class. Despite checking this site (http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-ie...miles/partners) I'm still a bit confused on the miles I would earn and what qualifies on partner airline.
If I fly on United Airlines LHR - ORD - LHR Business Class, how many status miles will I earn as a current Elite member of Miles and Smiles? What if I fly Austrian operated by United? Thanks!
If I fly on United Airlines LHR - ORD - LHR Business Class, how many status miles will I earn as a current Elite member of Miles and Smiles? What if I fly Austrian operated by United? Thanks!
UA business earns either 150 or 100% depending on your booking class.
Mar 22, 2016, 11:12 am
#120
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Programs: BA Gold (OWE) since 2007, Star Alliance Gold, Jetairways Gold, Sky Team Silver
Posts: 24
Actual qualifying miles
Thanks! TK mileage calculator does not allow for calculating non-TK-metal qualifying award miles. What would be the best approximation for the LHR - ORD - LHR return trip in terms of actual tier qualifying miles?