The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
Jun 23, 2019, 8:25 pm
#2056
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO, DUS
Programs: BA Gold (OW Emer), TK ELPL (*G), Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 528
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 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!
Hi, I understand you are still in your first year of Elite membership (granted through status match) and since you have collected 15k miles, the Elite membership will be extended for a second year.
Please note the wiki and recent discussion in this thread which indicates a "special treatment" of the second year if the Elite status has been granted through a status match: In order to renew your Elite status for 2 more years (i.e. year 3 and 4), you need to collect 37,500 status miles in your upcoming second year - the 15k miles from your first year do not count.
This is a special treatment particularly for the second year.
Once you have collected these 37,500 miles, your Elite membership will be renewed for 2 more years and then follow normal (re)qualification rules as outlined here:
https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-u...ils/index.html
Jun 23, 2019, 9:00 pm
#2057
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: OTP
Programs: AF/KL platinum, Turkish gold, QR gold
Posts: 1,572
Hi, I understand you are still in your first year of Elite membership (granted through status match) and since you have collected 15k miles, the Elite membership will be extended for a second year.
Please note the wiki and recent discussion in this thread which indicates a "special treatment" of the second year if the Elite status has been granted through a status match: In order to renew your Elite status for 2 more years (i.e. year 3 and 4), you need to collect 37,500 status miles in your upcoming second year - the 15k miles from your first year do not count.
This is a special treatment particularly for the second year.
Once you have collected these 37,500 miles, your Elite membership will be renewed for 2 more years and then follow normal (re)qualification rules as outlined here:
https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-u...ils/index.html
Please note the wiki and recent discussion in this thread which indicates a "special treatment" of the second year if the Elite status has been granted through a status match: In order to renew your Elite status for 2 more years (i.e. year 3 and 4), you need to collect 37,500 status miles in your upcoming second year - the 15k miles from your first year do not count.
This is a special treatment particularly for the second year.
Once you have collected these 37,500 miles, your Elite membership will be renewed for 2 more years and then follow normal (re)qualification rules as outlined here:
https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-u...ils/index.html
Indeed still in the first year. Too bad the 15,000 miles do not count - but the 37,500 should be doable. Just one thing I could not find back in the link/wiki, is whether 2nd year also has the requirement of TK flights only for those 37,500 miles? It would be much easier if flying other *A airlines would count too.
Jun 23, 2019, 9:31 pm
#2058
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO, DUS
Programs: BA Gold (OW Emer), TK ELPL (*G), Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 528
Thanks!
Indeed still in the first year. Too bad the 15,000 miles do not count - but the 37,500 should be doable. Just one thing I could not find back in the link/wiki, is whether 2nd year also has the requirement of TK flights only for those 37,500 miles? It would be much easier if flying other *A airlines would count too.
Indeed still in the first year. Too bad the 15,000 miles do not count - but the 37,500 should be doable. Just one thing I could not find back in the link/wiki, is whether 2nd year also has the requirement of TK flights only for those 37,500 miles? It would be much easier if flying other *A airlines would count too.
You can find the partner earning charts here: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-u...gram-partners/
Jun 24, 2019, 5:32 am
#2059
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: OTP
Programs: AF/KL platinum, Turkish gold, QR gold
Posts: 1,572
No worries, for the 37,500 miles you can use any Star Alliance carrier. Just keep an eye on the booking classes, for example Lufthansa P class does not earn any miles in the Miles&Smiles program.
You can find the partner earning charts here: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-u...gram-partners/
You can find the partner earning charts here: https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-u...gram-partners/
With the exception of a flight I took today which was poor on all fronts from food to crew, all my TK experiences have been great (especially the two op-ups I got in one year were appreciated). But as I fly TK mainly on short to medium haul to second tier destinations not often served by other airlines, a bit more flexibility with airline choices is appreciated for the real long-haul flights to mix things up a bit!
And yeap, I know about the sweet spots as well as about the ones to avoid! Lufthansa P is a classic and a reason why I (and many with me) never fly with ze Germans - in economy it isn't much better. Ethiopian P is another such example to avoid - although economy earns quite decent (although not as good as with my old *A FF programme of Aegean M+B!)
Jun 25, 2019, 11:16 am
#2060
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
why I (and many with me) never fly with ze Germans - in economy it isn't much better
Last edited by gr8pirate; Jun 26, 2019 at 12:22 am
Jun 30, 2019, 5:28 am
#2062
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
Just be sure that the app or the website shows %100 on the percentage circle where it shows if you requalified for your status.
Jun 30, 2019, 6:34 am
#2063
Join Date: Aug 2016
Programs: TK Elite (*A Gold), Le Club Accorhotels Gold
Posts: 51
I'm just not sure what it looks like. I'll explain what's going on.
I joined Miles Smiles on June 12, 2016, I used the status match, I met the conditions.
In 2018, my status was extended for another two years, until 30 June 2020. The first year - until 30 June 2019. A few days ago, the option of a circle for the first year has disappeared. Now the circle shows me how many miles I have to get in two years. The problem is that a lot of status miles (nearly 12,000) I got on June 20 and June 29.
It seems that the system recognizes my two years from June 12, 2018 to June 12, 2020, and not as it is shown from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. On the other hand, I can not buy status miles today because I did not finish my first Elite year.
I would rather be sure that the conditions were met, but I see that it is not so easy in Miles Smiles.
I joined Miles Smiles on June 12, 2016, I used the status match, I met the conditions.
In 2018, my status was extended for another two years, until 30 June 2020. The first year - until 30 June 2019. A few days ago, the option of a circle for the first year has disappeared. Now the circle shows me how many miles I have to get in two years. The problem is that a lot of status miles (nearly 12,000) I got on June 20 and June 29.
It seems that the system recognizes my two years from June 12, 2018 to June 12, 2020, and not as it is shown from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2020. On the other hand, I can not buy status miles today because I did not finish my first Elite year.
I would rather be sure that the conditions were met, but I see that it is not so easy in Miles Smiles.
Jul 1, 2019, 7:25 pm
#2064
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,278
New B787 seatmap
I have searched far and wide, perused seatguru and scoured every picture that has been made available to see the new 787's business class window seats to see if it's odd numbered seats or even numbered seats that are closer to the window and cannot find the answer.
Anyone?
Thanks
Anyone?
Thanks
Jul 1, 2019, 9:02 pm
#2065
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
Looks to be the even rows. As always, some will have a better view than others, windows don’t always match up with the seat too well.
This popped up here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31244416-post56.html
This popped up here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31244416-post56.html
Jul 2, 2019, 4:52 am
#2066
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,278
Looks to be the even rows. As always, some will have a better view than others, windows don’t always match up with the seat too well.
This popped up here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31244416-post56.html
This popped up here: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/31244416-post56.html
Jul 13, 2019, 1:04 pm
#2067
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 35
Aircraft - Cape Town - Istanbul and Istanbul - Manchester
Hi, I know that it’s not a given but does anyone know what aircraft normally fly these routes? I’ll be flying in J. It’s my first time flying TK and would be grateful if anyone has flown these routes to share their experience. I’ll be flying with my mother who will require wheelchair assistance. Thank you.
Jul 13, 2019, 2:38 pm
#2068
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, I know that it’s not a given but does anyone know what aircraft normally fly these routes? I’ll be flying in J. It’s my first time flying TK and would be grateful if anyone has flown these routes to share their experience. I’ll be flying with my mother who will require wheelchair assistance. Thank you.
Jul 13, 2019, 3:20 pm
#2069
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO, DUS
Programs: BA Gold (OW Emer), TK ELPL (*G), Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 528
Hi, I know that it’s not a given but does anyone know what aircraft normally fly these routes? I’ll be flying in J. It’s my first time flying TK and would be grateful if anyone has flown these routes to share their experience. I’ll be flying with my mother who will require wheelchair assistance. Thank you.
MAN depends on the flight. TK1993 seems to get A321 with recliner seats, TK1995 seems to get a mix of A321 and A330, sometimes with lie-flat seats. I would expect recliners though - then you can't be disappointed
You can also check the seatmap in your booking on the TK website and refer to the Wiki in this thread: The Complete Guide to the Turkish Airlines Fleet
Jul 13, 2019, 3:26 pm
#2070
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Cape Town
Posts: 35