The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
May 31, 2019, 1:25 am
#2041
Join Date: Nov 2018
Programs: TK*G
Posts: 172
I always asked myself which date is used for miles calculations in M&S: The date when the flight is taken or the date when the miles actually post to the account?
For example, let's say somebody's Elite status expires on May 31st and on May 30th, that person takes flights that would allow him to renew the Elite status. Given that miles post with a 2-3 day delay, would the account on June 1st show Classic Plus status and once miles post be upgraded again to Elite? Or would the account stay Classic Plus because the miles posted after the expiry date?
For example, let's say somebody's Elite status expires on May 31st and on May 30th, that person takes flights that would allow him to renew the Elite status. Given that miles post with a 2-3 day delay, would the account on June 1st show Classic Plus status and once miles post be upgraded again to Elite? Or would the account stay Classic Plus because the miles posted after the expiry date?
that was my question, although perhaps I hadn't explained very well
Jun 1, 2019, 5:32 am
#2042
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: New York, NY
Programs: TK Elite+ Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 108
Question: If I fly JFK-FRA on LH in Business Class P , can I get mileage credit in Miles and Smiles on Turkish Airlines ?? Or will Turkish not give me anything as it is Business Restricted ?? Also, how about Z class ??
Jun 1, 2019, 7:50 am
#2043
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: TK E+, RJ S, AZ E
Posts: 1,869
Jun 1, 2019, 8:41 am
#2044
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: New York, NY
Programs: TK Elite+ Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 108
Thank you Flyerby. One final question. I looked at Turkish Airlines partner site. My question is following: on United Airlines P Class we are able now to get mileage on TK. IF the ticket is bought on UA website, with a UA flight number but flight is operated by LH in P class ( Meaning I bought the ticket from UA and got a UA boarding pass ) would I not get any miles on TK ??
Jun 1, 2019, 9:13 am
#2045
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: SEA/ORD/ADB
Programs: TK ELPL (*G), AS 100K (OWE), BA Gold (OWE), Hyatt Globalist, Hilton Diamond, Marriott Plat, IHG Plat
Posts: 7,763
Thank you Flyerby. One final question. I looked at Turkish Airlines partner site. My question is following: on United Airlines P Class we are able now to get mileage on TK. IF the ticket is bought on UA website, with a UA flight number but flight is operated by LH in P class ( Meaning I bought the ticket from UA and got a UA boarding pass ) would I not get any miles on TK ??
Jun 1, 2019, 6:43 pm
#2047
Join Date: Sep 2016
Programs: FB Platinum, SAS Gold , HH Diamond
Posts: 152
May I ask what happend with the prices since June 1th ? The Domestic business class segments (e.g. AYT-IST-ESB) have gone up from 170-195€ to 223-250€,
Is this normal because of the summer travel period?
Is this normal because of the summer travel period?
Jun 1, 2019, 8:15 pm
#2048
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
Probably due to the busy summer season. BJV, DLM and GZP flights are the same.
Jun 2, 2019, 2:00 pm
#2049
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: ROP Gold
Posts: 1,292
Dear all,
I want to switch my frequent flyer from Thai (after 20 years) to Turkish Airways, due to a mileage devaluation. Kindly bear with the following newbie questions:
a. Likelihood that one could get a non-Business Seat Guaranteed for a long haul flight from Asia to Europe
Just like to check, what is the likelihood that one could get a non-Business Seat Guaranteed for a long haul flight from Asia to Europe? I did some random checks and could not find anything this year. The difference is more than 50% savings.
b. HOw to view the business class redemption with a week overview
Is there a way to see show flights for the whole week for business class redemption? I currently can only see it for economy class (because the mileage is the lowest I presume).
Thank you everyone.
I want to switch my frequent flyer from Thai (after 20 years) to Turkish Airways, due to a mileage devaluation. Kindly bear with the following newbie questions:
a. Likelihood that one could get a non-Business Seat Guaranteed for a long haul flight from Asia to Europe
Just like to check, what is the likelihood that one could get a non-Business Seat Guaranteed for a long haul flight from Asia to Europe? I did some random checks and could not find anything this year. The difference is more than 50% savings.
b. HOw to view the business class redemption with a week overview
Is there a way to see show flights for the whole week for business class redemption? I currently can only see it for economy class (because the mileage is the lowest I presume).
Thank you everyone.
Jun 2, 2019, 2:14 pm
#2050
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
Dear all,
I want to switch my frequent flyer from Thai (after 20 years) to Turkish Airways, due to a mileage devaluation. Kindly bear with the following newbie questions:
a. Likelihood that one could get a non-Business Seat Guaranteed for a long haul flight from Asia to Europe
Just like to check, what is the likelihood that one could get a non-Business Seat Guaranteed for a long haul flight from Asia to Europe? I did some random checks and could not find anything this year. The difference is more than 50% savings.
b. HOw to view the business class redemption with a week overview
Is there a way to see show flights for the whole week for business class redemption? I currently can only see it for economy class (because the mileage is the lowest I presume).
Thank you everyone.
I want to switch my frequent flyer from Thai (after 20 years) to Turkish Airways, due to a mileage devaluation. Kindly bear with the following newbie questions:
a. Likelihood that one could get a non-Business Seat Guaranteed for a long haul flight from Asia to Europe
Just like to check, what is the likelihood that one could get a non-Business Seat Guaranteed for a long haul flight from Asia to Europe? I did some random checks and could not find anything this year. The difference is more than 50% savings.
b. HOw to view the business class redemption with a week overview
Is there a way to see show flights for the whole week for business class redemption? I currently can only see it for economy class (because the mileage is the lowest I presume).
Thank you everyone.
b. Unfortunately, only for the seat that has the lowest mileage. So, there wouldn't be a specific place to see Business Class availability for a week in one single search.
Jun 3, 2019, 11:12 am
#2051
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: ROP Gold
Posts: 1,292
Thank you very much for the quick reply. May I trouble to check also on the following:
a. Is it possible to change / cancel a non-guaranteed (saver) award? If so, how much does it cost and will my miles be re-credited for cancellation?
b. Should changing of a "non-guaranteed (saver) award" is possible, do I also need to find a date with "non-guaranteed (saver) award" availability for the change (assuming I manage to book a "non-guaranteed (saver) award" already)
Thank you for your patience.
a. Is it possible to change / cancel a non-guaranteed (saver) award? If so, how much does it cost and will my miles be re-credited for cancellation?
b. Should changing of a "non-guaranteed (saver) award" is possible, do I also need to find a date with "non-guaranteed (saver) award" availability for the change (assuming I manage to book a "non-guaranteed (saver) award" already)
Thank you for your patience.
Jun 3, 2019, 10:35 pm
#2052
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: TK E+, RJ S, AZ E
Posts: 1,869
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a. Is it possible to change / cancel a non-guaranteed (saver) award? If so, how much does it cost and will my miles be re-credited for cancellation?
b. Should changing of a "non-guaranteed (saver) award" is possible, do I also need to find a date with "non-guaranteed (saver) award" availability for the change (assuming I manage to book a "non-guaranteed (saver) award" already)
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a. Is it possible to change / cancel a non-guaranteed (saver) award? If so, how much does it cost and will my miles be re-credited for cancellation?
b. Should changing of a "non-guaranteed (saver) award" is possible, do I also need to find a date with "non-guaranteed (saver) award" availability for the change (assuming I manage to book a "non-guaranteed (saver) award" already)
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No need to find a date. Just cancel.
Jun 17, 2019, 2:22 pm
#2053
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 13
I just transferred Citi TY points to TK and was amazed to see that the points appeared almost instantly (same day), despite the notice it should take 14 days...
Is that a normal occurrence or fluke? Can make a huge difference to my redemption strategy if this can be relied on..
Is that a normal occurrence or fluke? Can make a huge difference to my redemption strategy if this can be relied on..
Jun 17, 2019, 2:46 pm
#2054
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: PDX
Programs: AA,DL,BA,UA,SPG, and any other free trip!
Posts: 1,803
I just transferred Citi TY points to TK and was amazed to see that the points appeared almost instantly (same day), despite the notice it should take 14 days...
Is that a normal occurrence or fluke? Can make a huge difference to my redemption strategy if this can be relied on..
Is that a normal occurrence or fluke? Can make a huge difference to my redemption strategy if this can be relied on..
Jun 23, 2019, 8:13 pm
#2055
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: OTP
Programs: AF/KL platinum, Turkish gold, QR gold
Posts: 1,572
I have done a status match to M&S from FB and I am set to complete all goals later this day as outlined in the terms below.
The status match was requested in September 2018, and today I will manage the goal of 15,000 status miles on TK flights only. What would the normal requirements be for keeping *G the upcoming year? (second year/one year extension which is talked about in the requirements above)
I'm a bit puzzled as how the normal cycle will look for from now on as per keeping Elite or even going for Elite Plus. Any answer from one of the TK experts here would be greatly appreciated!
The Elite card trial period is 4 months. Subsequent to the inclusion of an international flight you will perform with Turkish Airlines within the first 4 months following the beginning of your Elite membership in your account, your trial period will be extended for 8 months and regarded valid for one year in total. If you earn 15,000 status miles in Turkish Airlines international line flights in the first year of your Elite membership, your membership will be extended for one year, and it will be valid for two years in total. If the first flight you will perform within the trial period is Business class, you will earn 50% more status miles.
I'm a bit puzzled as how the normal cycle will look for from now on as per keeping Elite or even going for Elite Plus. Any answer from one of the TK experts here would be greatly appreciated!