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Jun 24, 2013, 11:55 am
#136
Join Date: Mar 2008
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If I'm flying Turkish Airlines on a mileage ticket with United Airlines (using United Miles) would I be able to use any of these benefits?
I'm not sure how you can put in a frequent flyer number of another airline (i.e. Turkish Air) when you're using miles from United.
I'm not sure how you can put in a frequent flyer number of another airline (i.e. Turkish Air) when you're using miles from United.
Jun 24, 2013, 1:26 pm
#137
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If I'm flying Turkish Airlines on a mileage ticket with United Airlines (using United Miles) would I be able to use any of these benefits?
I'm not sure how you can put in a frequent flyer number of another airline (i.e. Turkish Air) when you're using miles from United.
I'm not sure how you can put in a frequent flyer number of another airline (i.e. Turkish Air) when you're using miles from United.
Jun 27, 2013, 3:27 am
#138
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1
Hi,
Tried using the search to find this. I have a return ticket RIX-KUL with a layover in IST. The return date is in about 6 weeks but due to unexpected accident at home I would really need to go back sooner. Is it possible to go to the airport with the ticket and get a standby weeks in advance ? Any advice on how to work this ? Thanks!
Tried using the search to find this. I have a return ticket RIX-KUL with a layover in IST. The return date is in about 6 weeks but due to unexpected accident at home I would really need to go back sooner. Is it possible to go to the airport with the ticket and get a standby weeks in advance ? Any advice on how to work this ? Thanks!
Jun 27, 2013, 4:08 am
#139
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Hi,
Tried using the search to find this. I have a return ticket RIX-KUL with a layover in IST. The return date is in about 6 weeks but due to unexpected accident at home I would really need to go back sooner. Is it possible to go to the airport with the ticket and get a standby weeks in advance ? Any advice on how to work this ? Thanks!
Tried using the search to find this. I have a return ticket RIX-KUL with a layover in IST. The return date is in about 6 weeks but due to unexpected accident at home I would really need to go back sooner. Is it possible to go to the airport with the ticket and get a standby weeks in advance ? Any advice on how to work this ? Thanks!
Here's how I would do if I'm in your situation:
Do you have travel insurance? Talk to them if you have one.
If not, contact TK (call centre and the local office) and explain your situation. Sometimes they let you change for free if you are in emergency situation.
If it doesn't work, and the airport is within reasonable reach. I'd talk to the check-in agent there if they can help.
If nothing works, the best is either:
1. You buy a return flight ex RIX/KUL so you can go again - use it as mileage run
2. Buy a single ticket to go back and forget about the return journey and try to get tax refunded from TK.
I hope you can have the ticket changed. Please report back with your results!
Jun 27, 2013, 11:19 am
#140
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 4
TK airline Extending stay, no seats available except First class.
Hi, new to the forum and first flight to Europe.
I booked a flight in Sept through Orbitz for a multi city flight. The airline is Turkish air and the flight Departs from JFK to Munich and Zurich to JFK. Unfortunately I need to extend my stay and nothing become available at this moment except for business class which is not in the budget.
Is there anything I can do, Orbitz will give me a refund but tack on another $1000 in fees and fare differences.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I should have researched more before buying the cheapest ticket on Orbitz, really kicking myself right now.
I booked a flight in Sept through Orbitz for a multi city flight. The airline is Turkish air and the flight Departs from JFK to Munich and Zurich to JFK. Unfortunately I need to extend my stay and nothing become available at this moment except for business class which is not in the budget.
Is there anything I can do, Orbitz will give me a refund but tack on another $1000 in fees and fare differences.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I should have researched more before buying the cheapest ticket on Orbitz, really kicking myself right now.
Jun 27, 2013, 1:18 pm
#141
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Hi, new to the forum and first flight to Europe.
I booked a flight in Sept through Orbitz for a multi city flight. The airline is Turkish air and the flight Departs from JFK to Munich and Zurich to JFK. Unfortunately I need to extend my stay and nothing become available at this moment except for business class which is not in the budget.
Is there anything I can do, Orbitz will give me a refund but tack on another $1000 in fees and fare differences.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I should have researched more before buying the cheapest ticket on Orbitz, really kicking myself right now.
I booked a flight in Sept through Orbitz for a multi city flight. The airline is Turkish air and the flight Departs from JFK to Munich and Zurich to JFK. Unfortunately I need to extend my stay and nothing become available at this moment except for business class which is not in the budget.
Is there anything I can do, Orbitz will give me a refund but tack on another $1000 in fees and fare differences.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I should have researched more before buying the cheapest ticket on Orbitz, really kicking myself right now.
Have you tried contacting TK? I don't know about the rule when you buy tickets from Orbitz but each ticket does have it's own rule. You might want to have a look and see if it's possible to change date.
A lot of TK flights are changeable with a EUR 50 fee plus whatever you need to get to the other booking class. Since you are not leaving yet you might have a chance of finding a fare that is similar to yours.
Jun 27, 2013, 2:25 pm
#142
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 368
I'm talking about economy plus seating. And other perks like extra baggage, earlier boarding (printed on your ticket) etc. even when I enter my TK elite number on my travel profile on a UA award ticket it doesn't give me any better choice of seats. Again I'm using UA miles not TK miles
Jun 27, 2013, 5:39 pm
#143
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: ARN
Programs: AC UA TK FI DL
Posts: 800
I'm talking about economy plus seating. And other perks like extra baggage, earlier boarding (printed on your ticket) etc. even when I enter my TK elite number on my travel profile on a UA award ticket it doesn't give me any better choice of seats. Again I'm using UA miles not TK miles
You will have nothing more than lounge access and excess luggage and priority boarding/check-in with TK Gold on a UA flight with UA miles. If you want UA perks, then you need UA Gold status (not TK Gold status)
Jun 27, 2013, 5:49 pm
#144
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 368
Unless you have UA status, you cannot get Economy Plus seating on UA flights. Some gate agents may be generous, but do not count on it. You will not get any better choice of seats either.
You will have nothing more than lounge access and excess luggage and priority boarding/check-in with TK Gold on a UA flight with UA miles. If you want UA perks, then you need UA Gold status (not TK Gold status)
You will have nothing more than lounge access and excess luggage and priority boarding/check-in with TK Gold on a UA flight with UA miles. If you want UA perks, then you need UA Gold status (not TK Gold status)
Why wouldn't it be the same for TK?
Jun 27, 2013, 6:22 pm
#145
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: ARN
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http://www.staralliance.com/en/benef...silver-status/
Jun 28, 2013, 2:24 pm
#146
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Grateful if everyone could ask questions and receive answers in the helpful manner this thread requires.
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starflyergold
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Jul 1, 2013, 10:42 am
#147
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 4
Have you tried contacting TK? I don't know about the rule when you buy tickets from Orbitz but each ticket does have it's own rule. You might want to have a look and see if it's possible to change date.
A lot of TK flights are changeable with a EUR 50 fee plus whatever you need to get to the other booking class. Since you are not leaving yet you might have a chance of finding a fare that is similar to yours.
A lot of TK flights are changeable with a EUR 50 fee plus whatever you need to get to the other booking class. Since you are not leaving yet you might have a chance of finding a fare that is similar to yours.
Last edited by Alfa72; Jul 1, 2013 at 11:02 am
Jul 1, 2013, 4:22 pm
#148
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However if it's the only choice, then it might be cheaper if you don't want to take an extra trip. Of course another possibility is that a cheaper booking class appears at some time then you might even be able change it for free.
Jul 5, 2013, 1:43 am
#149
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LH/UA P fares
P is a relatively new discount business class fare offered by LH and UA (and other Star carriers like OS).
The Miles&Smiles site shows a P fare on a LH flight as earning zero miles, while a P fare on a UA flight as 150% miles -- in fact, it's grouped with F/A first-class fares.
Can this be right? Is the web site wrong? P fares seem interchangeable on many LH/UA itineraries. I bought a P ticket from UA IST-SFO saw a mix of UA- and LH-operated segments. I ended up getting an itinerary with both trans-Atlantic segments operated by LH. I would prefer to credit these to TK than to UA if I got 150% miles, but of course won't do that based on what the web site says now. Unfortunately my traveling companion only has a TK card.
The Miles&Smiles site shows a P fare on a LH flight as earning zero miles, while a P fare on a UA flight as 150% miles -- in fact, it's grouped with F/A first-class fares.
Can this be right? Is the web site wrong? P fares seem interchangeable on many LH/UA itineraries. I bought a P ticket from UA IST-SFO saw a mix of UA- and LH-operated segments. I ended up getting an itinerary with both trans-Atlantic segments operated by LH. I would prefer to credit these to TK than to UA if I got 150% miles, but of course won't do that based on what the web site says now. Unfortunately my traveling companion only has a TK card.
Jul 5, 2013, 3:00 am
#150
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: DSS
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P is a relatively new discount business class fare offered by LH and UA (and other Star carriers like OS).
The Miles&Smiles site shows a P fare on a LH flight as earning zero miles, while a P fare on a UA flight as 150% miles -- in fact, it's grouped with F/A first-class fares.
what the web site says now. Unfortunately my traveling companion only has a TK card.
The Miles&Smiles site shows a P fare on a LH flight as earning zero miles, while a P fare on a UA flight as 150% miles -- in fact, it's grouped with F/A first-class fares.
what the web site says now. Unfortunately my traveling companion only has a TK card.
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