The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
Aug 17, 2018, 8:38 pm
#1771
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: London
Programs: Turkish Airlines Elite
Posts: 3
Status match from TK
Question:
Does anyone know which Skyteam/Oneworld airline accept status match from TK elite? Thanks!
The only one I know is the programme offered by Malaysia Airlines requiring quite a lot of miles transfer in its challenge which makes it inapplicable for me.
Does anyone know which Skyteam/Oneworld airline accept status match from TK elite? Thanks!
The only one I know is the programme offered by Malaysia Airlines requiring quite a lot of miles transfer in its challenge which makes it inapplicable for me.
Last edited by wp109; Aug 17, 2018 at 9:04 pm
Aug 17, 2018, 10:36 pm
#1772
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
non olet!
Aug 18, 2018, 1:28 pm
#1773
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HFA
Posts: 1,712
Aug 22, 2018, 4:15 pm
#1776
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: Eternal Search for LT Club
Posts: 66
Apologies if this has been covered before but I did a forum search and could not find an answer. I have Y ticked booked in fare bucket W and would like to upgrade to J. I checked and J fare class is available for day of flight. However the upgrade table here https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-i...-smiles/awards states miles required for upgrade on North America to IST route as 45,000, are these for round trip ? (I am guessing, no but the confusing verbiage in T&C under upgrade section (The Mile values shown in the tables also apply for one-way tickets.) isn't doing any favors).
How about if I buy / transfer TK miles to my M & S, can those miles be used for upgrade. (I am guessing yes, but wanted to confirm).
And finally, does YQ apply on upgrades ?
How about if I buy / transfer TK miles to my M & S, can those miles be used for upgrade. (I am guessing yes, but wanted to confirm).
And finally, does YQ apply on upgrades ?
Last edited by rtgta; Aug 22, 2018 at 4:49 pm Reason: added Q
Aug 23, 2018, 8:04 pm
#1777
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
Apologies if this has been covered before but I did a forum search and could not find an answer. I have Y ticked booked in fare bucket W and would like to upgrade to J. I checked and J fare class is available for day of flight. However the upgrade table here https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-i...-smiles/awards states miles required for upgrade on North America to IST route as 45,000, are these for round trip ? (I am guessing, no but the confusing verbiage in T&C under upgrade section (The Mile values shown in the tables also apply for one-way tickets.) isn't doing any favors).
How about if I buy / transfer TK miles to my M & S, can those miles be used for upgrade. (I am guessing yes, but wanted to confirm).
And finally, does YQ apply on upgrades ?
How about if I buy / transfer TK miles to my M & S, can those miles be used for upgrade. (I am guessing yes, but wanted to confirm).
And finally, does YQ apply on upgrades ?
- bought or transferred miles will work for upgrades
- you’ve already paid for the fees/taxes with your ticket and won’t be charged any more
Aug 23, 2018, 9:31 pm
#1778
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Bay Area, CA
Programs: Eternal Search for LT Club
Posts: 66
Thank you for your response though.
Aug 29, 2018, 6:28 am
#1779
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 19
DXB-IST-DXB for NOV 30-DEC 3 (dummy dates) in J is approx 3035 USD. Same flight as an award ticket is 35,000 miles for limited space and 70,000 miles for guaranteed space. Turkish Airlines allows anyone to buy up to 50,000 miles/yr for 30 USD/1,000 miles.
The tax rate is 132 USD for these airports. As such, even a newbie with 0 miles, can buy 35,000 miles for 1,050 USD, pay the 132 USD tax and have the chance to fly a 3,035 USD flight for 1,182 USD. A 61% discount without any prerequisite for history with the airline or mileage program.
Is my calculation above correct? Am I missing something?
Also, when does one know if there is a seat available for them when they buy a limited space award ticket? Is it uncertain all the way up to the moment of departure? Do you go to the airport not knowing if you will fly or not?
The tax rate is 132 USD for these airports. As such, even a newbie with 0 miles, can buy 35,000 miles for 1,050 USD, pay the 132 USD tax and have the chance to fly a 3,035 USD flight for 1,182 USD. A 61% discount without any prerequisite for history with the airline or mileage program.
Is my calculation above correct? Am I missing something?
Also, when does one know if there is a seat available for them when they buy a limited space award ticket? Is it uncertain all the way up to the moment of departure? Do you go to the airport not knowing if you will fly or not?
Aug 29, 2018, 7:43 am
#1780
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Boston, USA
Programs: AA EXP, TK Elite, HH Gold, SPG/Marriott Gold
Posts: 939
DXB-IST-DXB for NOV 30-DEC 3 (dummy dates) in J is approx 3035 USD. Same flight as an award ticket is 35,000 miles for limited space and 70,000 miles for guaranteed space. Turkish Airlines allows anyone to buy up to 50,000 miles/yr for 30 USD/1,000 miles.
The tax rate is 132 USD for these airports. As such, even a newbie with 0 miles, can buy 35,000 miles for 1,050 USD, pay the 132 USD tax and have the chance to fly a 3,035 USD flight for 1,182 USD. A 61% discount without any prerequisite for history with the airline or mileage program.
Is my calculation above correct? Am I missing something?
Also, when does one know if there is a seat available for them when they buy a limited space award ticket? Is it uncertain all the way up to the moment of departure? Do you go to the airport not knowing if you will fly or not?
The tax rate is 132 USD for these airports. As such, even a newbie with 0 miles, can buy 35,000 miles for 1,050 USD, pay the 132 USD tax and have the chance to fly a 3,035 USD flight for 1,182 USD. A 61% discount without any prerequisite for history with the airline or mileage program.
Is my calculation above correct? Am I missing something?
Also, when does one know if there is a seat available for them when they buy a limited space award ticket? Is it uncertain all the way up to the moment of departure? Do you go to the airport not knowing if you will fly or not?
Aug 29, 2018, 8:12 am
#1781
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 19
It's not guaranteed, it's limited space only. Guaranteed would not be possible because it requires 70K and only 50K can be bought. Nevertheless, for someone who is flexible, a chance of this discount is not bad. But it raises the question:
1) When do you know you can fly or not when you get a limited space ticket?
2) If you don't get to fly, does everything get refunded (miles and tax) or do you just get put on another flight?
1) When do you know you can fly or not when you get a limited space ticket?
2) If you don't get to fly, does everything get refunded (miles and tax) or do you just get put on another flight?
Aug 29, 2018, 10:36 am
#1782
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
It's not guaranteed, it's limited space only. Guaranteed would not be possible because it requires 70K and only 50K can be bought. Nevertheless, for someone who is flexible, a chance of this discount is not bad. But it raises the question:
1) When do you know you can fly or not when you get a limited space ticket?
2) If you don't get to fly, does everything get refunded (miles and tax) or do you just get put on another flight?
1) When do you know you can fly or not when you get a limited space ticket?
2) If you don't get to fly, does everything get refunded (miles and tax) or do you just get put on another flight?
Once you are ticketed, even your “limited” seat is yours no matter what. You get to fly.
Sep 2, 2018, 7:54 am
#1783
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: KWI via IAH via DUR
Programs: BA Execclub G, Flying Blue S, One Pass E, Skywards G, Voyager B. AVIS PC and counting
Posts: 26
United Miles to upgrade on Turkish Airlines
HI,
Can I use United Miles to upgrade a Turkish Airlines flight?
i've searched their website but can't find a way to do it.
any help appreciated.
Can I use United Miles to upgrade a Turkish Airlines flight?
i've searched their website but can't find a way to do it.
any help appreciated.
Sep 2, 2018, 9:17 am
#1784
Moderator, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles & Accor ALL
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
Programs: TK*G, Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 7,590
For more details I'd suggest asking the kind folks of the United forum
Sep 5, 2018, 4:45 pm
#1785
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
I set up a new Turkish account and transferred some miles over. When I try and book a award ticket on the final page my nominees are greyed out so I can't select them. Have checked their information is correct including passport info.
What am I doing wrong? Do I need to give it some time after updating them?
What am I doing wrong? Do I need to give it some time after updating them?