The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
Feb 24, 2019, 8:18 am
#1936
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SDF
Programs: UA, HH
Posts: 692
Totally new to M&S program, but had great experience flying TK before on UA miles.
Looking to book an award ticket ORD-IST-MSQ in J. Both legs available separately at Business Limited level (45K and 15K), but when I try to book them as one ticket - website shows nothing available. Would 20hr IST connection cause this? Is the only way to book this trip is to book 2 separate tickets? Also, is there an easy way to estimate taxes/ fees for this itin?
Looking to book an award ticket ORD-IST-MSQ in J. Both legs available separately at Business Limited level (45K and 15K), but when I try to book them as one ticket - website shows nothing available. Would 20hr IST connection cause this? Is the only way to book this trip is to book 2 separate tickets? Also, is there an easy way to estimate taxes/ fees for this itin?
Feb 25, 2019, 10:54 am
#1937
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HFA
Posts: 1,712
This could be a married segments issue: each segment may be available, but not the two of them as one itinerary. This happens a lot with TK, on various booking classes. Check what happens when you ry to book this itinerary as a revenue ticket (J is also a bucket for paid tickets).
As for taxes, if you can book an award, the website will tell you exactly how much taxes are. You may want to check different dates just to estimate the taxes.
Shuly
As for taxes, if you can book an award, the website will tell you exactly how much taxes are. You may want to check different dates just to estimate the taxes.
Shuly
Feb 25, 2019, 8:00 pm
#1938
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SDF
Programs: UA, HH
Posts: 692
In case this will be helpful to someone: ended up calling TK, had much better luck talking to the Turkish call center (+90 number). They were able to book 3 tickets all the way through ORD-IST-MSQ for 45K miles, then I got the last one as 2 separate tickets ORD-IST and IST-MSQ for 45K+15K. Technically, savings of 45K miles (right about what I missed by waiting too long to transfer from Citi and missing 25% bonus).
Taxes and fees are a killer, though. Almost $1k for 4 tickets.
Taxes and fees are a killer, though. Almost $1k for 4 tickets.
Feb 26, 2019, 2:47 pm
#1939
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 1
New to the forum, searching for airline ticket to go to China late summer, reddit took me here.
Anyway, looking up a route ORD-NRT-CAN, UA reward 70k+$40+, it is over $4k for 3 tickets, anyway to lower the cost?
I have about 120k UR with CSP/CF, no luck searching in their portal. anytime in September, plan to stay for 3 weeks
Anyway, looking up a route ORD-NRT-CAN, UA reward 70k+$40+, it is over $4k for 3 tickets, anyway to lower the cost?
I have about 120k UR with CSP/CF, no luck searching in their portal. anytime in September, plan to stay for 3 weeks
Feb 26, 2019, 3:12 pm
#1940
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
New to the forum, searching for airline ticket to go to China late summer, reddit took me here.
Anyway, looking up a route ORD-NRT-CAN, UA reward 70k+$40+, it is over $4k for 3 tickets, anyway to lower the cost?
I have about 120k UR with CSP/CF, no luck searching in their portal. anytime in September, plan to stay for 3 weeks
Anyway, looking up a route ORD-NRT-CAN, UA reward 70k+$40+, it is over $4k for 3 tickets, anyway to lower the cost?
I have about 120k UR with CSP/CF, no luck searching in their portal. anytime in September, plan to stay for 3 weeks
I think that you are in the wrong forum. This is the "Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles" forum. Your inquiry is related to the "United Mileage Plus" forum where you could find more detailed information about the situation.
Feb 26, 2019, 4:45 pm
#1941
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 427
Hi, just enrolled in the M&S programme.
This is my first frequent flyer scheme.
I was under the impression there are credit cards that give you a decent amount of points that can be used on M&S, but I can't see any of them available in the UK.
Can anyone name any appropriate cards obtainable by UK residents that are good for M&S?
Thanks
This is my first frequent flyer scheme.
I was under the impression there are credit cards that give you a decent amount of points that can be used on M&S, but I can't see any of them available in the UK.
Can anyone name any appropriate cards obtainable by UK residents that are good for M&S?
Thanks
Feb 27, 2019, 1:29 am
#1942
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
Hi, just enrolled in the M&S programme.
This is my first frequent flyer scheme.
I was under the impression there are credit cards that give you a decent amount of points that can be used on M&S, but I can't see any of them available in the UK.
Can anyone name any appropriate cards obtainable by UK residents that are good for M&S?
Thanks
This is my first frequent flyer scheme.
I was under the impression there are credit cards that give you a decent amount of points that can be used on M&S, but I can't see any of them available in the UK.
Can anyone name any appropriate cards obtainable by UK residents that are good for M&S?
Thanks
Feb 27, 2019, 2:59 am
#1943
Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: United Kingdom
Posts: 427
Wow, so none of those citi bank cards that I read about are applicable as I am a British citizen residing in the UK?
The American Express method sounds a bit fiddly - is it actually straight forward or am I mistaken?
I guess overall, just flying is going to be the simplest method for me in the absence of cards with m&s options?
The American Express method sounds a bit fiddly - is it actually straight forward or am I mistaken?
I guess overall, just flying is going to be the simplest method for me in the absence of cards with m&s options?
Feb 27, 2019, 6:08 am
#1944
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 2
Your advise PLEASE -
The TK website had an issue.
So to lock in the price - I used an agent website to book.
I would now like to extend my stay in IST from 3 days to 5 days.
The agent wants an unrealistic fee ( in my view) - and the agent is slow to respond - why should I pay for bad service ?
The TK website does not let me "manage booking" and the service centre by email said I should contact the agent.
It seem I also have to cancel and rebook my one free night in IST as well - if the leg is amended
Can one "kick the agent off" the ticket ?
I am booked on Economy (V) and it is 62 days before departure
Any advice - Please and Thank you.
The TK website had an issue.
So to lock in the price - I used an agent website to book.
I would now like to extend my stay in IST from 3 days to 5 days.
The agent wants an unrealistic fee ( in my view) - and the agent is slow to respond - why should I pay for bad service ?
The TK website does not let me "manage booking" and the service centre by email said I should contact the agent.
It seem I also have to cancel and rebook my one free night in IST as well - if the leg is amended
Can one "kick the agent off" the ticket ?
I am booked on Economy (V) and it is 62 days before departure
Any advice - Please and Thank you.
Feb 27, 2019, 10:54 am
#1945
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC Silver, VS Red, HH Gold, IHG Gold, Marriott Gold, SPG Basic, Alitalia Status Match
Posts: 1,173
Wow, so none of those citi bank cards that I read about are applicable as I am a British citizen residing in the UK?
The American Express method sounds a bit fiddly - is it actually straight forward or am I mistaken?
I guess overall, just flying is going to be the simplest method for me in the absence of cards with m&s options?
The American Express method sounds a bit fiddly - is it actually straight forward or am I mistaken?
I guess overall, just flying is going to be the simplest method for me in the absence of cards with m&s options?
Feb 28, 2019, 6:44 pm
#1946
Join Date: May 2017
Location: San Francisco
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 369
I just joined M&S and status match'd to Elite before my first trip to Istanbul next month. I booked Business from LHR-IST and Economy from IST-CPH. Is the only method of upgrading to Business on the IST-CPH leg via miles (15k pp)? I'm assuming opups are rare and likely to only go to Elite Plus members, and as a new member I have no M&S miles. Does TK ever offer discounted paid upgrades day-of-departure from IST? Or only from outstations?
Mar 1, 2019, 2:00 am
#1947
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 7,884
Mar 18, 2019, 3:30 am
#1948
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: TK E+
Posts: 12
Hello all. I have a trip coming MAD-IST-AYT and I am looking for an upgrade chance. As far as I understand, there should be availability in certain booking classes for upgrade. Does that apply to last minute upgrade at check in as well? Or, for a last minute upgrade, is it enough that there are available seats in business class? Second, as far as I understood from the upgrade chart, 15000 miles will be needed for upgrade. Will both legs be upgraded for 15000 miles or will I have to spend extra miles for the domestic flight IST-AYT?
Mar 18, 2019, 5:53 am
#1949
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
Hello all. I have a trip coming MAD-IST-AYT and I am looking for an upgrade chance. As far as I understand, there should be availability in certain booking classes for upgrade. Does that apply to last minute upgrade at check in as well? Or, for a last minute upgrade, is it enough that there are available seats in business class? Second, as far as I understood from the upgrade chart, 15000 miles will be needed for upgrade. Will both legs be upgraded for 15000 miles or will I have to spend extra miles for the domestic flight IST-AYT?
Mar 18, 2019, 6:35 am
#1950
Join Date: Mar 2019
Programs: TK E+
Posts: 12
For last minute upgrades at check-in with Miles&Smiles miles, there is no restriction of available fare classes. An available seat in Business is enough in most of the cases. Only MAD-IST would cost you 15000 miles. You would need to pay an extra 6250 miles ( as I remember ) for the domestic leg. However, operational upgrades in AYT flights are common depending on your status. Mostly all Elite Plus's and some Elite's get upgraded throughout the holiday season especially on flights with aircrafts who have a 2-2 J configuration instead of a 3-3 with a middle seat blocked.
Last edited by flyerkyl; Mar 18, 2019 at 6:38 am Reason: Added status info.