The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
Oct 4, 2019, 4:48 am
#2177
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: LAX
Programs: TK M&S, LH MM, Global Entry, Hertz Gold, Sixt Platinum
Posts: 1,087
That’s unfortunately the case, unless you want to chance it and wait for online check-in...I wouldn’t.
In J on a 777, window seats in row 1 and 5 are marked as bassinet seats and can be reserved for ‘free’.
In J on a 777, window seats in row 1 and 5 are marked as bassinet seats and can be reserved for ‘free’.
Last edited by gr8pirate; Oct 4, 2019 at 9:17 am
Oct 4, 2019, 5:27 am
#2178
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,443
Great, thanks a lot for the info.
The sole reason why I'm not willing to pay for a bassinet seat, is because I do not know whether I would prefer a bassinet seat, or be assigned a spot with an additional empty seat (when the airplane is not full) upon check-in.
I don't know whether the bassinet (size) is suitable for our baby, and whether our baby would like the bassinet.
I think my best plan of action is to:
Today, 27 days before travel, all bassinet seats are still open. Only one bulkhead seat has been taken.
The sole reason why I'm not willing to pay for a bassinet seat, is because I do not know whether I would prefer a bassinet seat, or be assigned a spot with an additional empty seat (when the airplane is not full) upon check-in.
I don't know whether the bassinet (size) is suitable for our baby, and whether our baby would like the bassinet.
I think my best plan of action is to:
- select one of the standard seats, free of charge within 100 days of the flight;
- try to improve to a bulkhead seat, if still available, free of charge as from 48h before flight;
- kindly ask at check-in, whether any other options would be available.
Today, 27 days before travel, all bassinet seats are still open. Only one bulkhead seat has been taken.
Last edited by 336; Oct 4, 2019 at 5:36 am
Oct 4, 2019, 1:10 pm
#2179
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
Great, thanks a lot for the info.
The sole reason why I'm not willing to pay for a bassinet seat, is because I do not know whether I would prefer a bassinet seat, or be assigned a spot with an additional empty seat (when the airplane is not full) upon check-in.
I don't know whether the bassinet (size) is suitable for our baby, and whether our baby would like the bassinet.
I think my best plan of action is to:
Today, 27 days before travel, all bassinet seats are still open. Only one bulkhead seat has been taken.
The sole reason why I'm not willing to pay for a bassinet seat, is because I do not know whether I would prefer a bassinet seat, or be assigned a spot with an additional empty seat (when the airplane is not full) upon check-in.
I don't know whether the bassinet (size) is suitable for our baby, and whether our baby would like the bassinet.
I think my best plan of action is to:
- select one of the standard seats, free of charge within 100 days of the flight;
- try to improve to a bulkhead seat, if still available, free of charge as from 48h before flight;
- kindly ask at check-in, whether any other options would be available.
Today, 27 days before travel, all bassinet seats are still open. Only one bulkhead seat has been taken.
Oct 6, 2019, 7:18 am
#2180
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 31
Hi! I’ve never used Turkish Airlines before, but I’m trying to take advantage of transferring Citi points to Turkish to book United flights from US mainland (BNA) to Hawaii (OGG). If I book one of these flights, will I have a seat assignment? Will I have a carryon? If I get a baggage fee credit for checked bags on United flights, will that apply since it’s a United flight? Or no because it’s through Turkish?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Oct 6, 2019, 8:45 am
#2181
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
Hi! I’ve never used Turkish Airlines before, but I’m trying to take advantage of transferring Citi points to Turkish to book United flights from US mainland (BNA) to Hawaii (OGG). If I book one of these flights, will I have a seat assignment? Will I have a carryon? If I get a baggage fee credit for checked bags on United flights, will that apply since it’s a United flight? Or no because it’s through Turkish?
Thanks!
Thanks!
However, if you're lucky to find availability, you would be able to choose regular seats ( not EconomyPlus or Preferred ) for free. You would get a carry-on and a one-piece 23kg ( 50 lbs ) free checked baggage allowance.
Oct 7, 2019, 9:46 am
#2182
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: HEL
Programs: AY, SK, TK
Posts: 7,602
How bad can TK IT be? Frustrating, I have sent my passport scanned for them through feedback form as that is the only way, but I keep getting back this email below. What an a***hole their CS is 
So that we can update your surname on your Miles&Smiles membership account, please send us the documents listed below. You can do this by checking the “Previous feedback” option on our feedback page.
So that we can update your surname on your Miles&Smiles membership account, please send us the documents listed below. You can do this by checking the “Previous feedback” option on our feedback page.
- A photograph or scanned copy of your passport
Oct 7, 2019, 12:14 pm
#2183
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
How bad can TK IT be? Frustrating, I have sent my passport scanned for them through feedback form as that is the only way, but I keep getting back this email below. What an a***hole their CS is
So that we can update your surname on your Miles&Smiles membership account, please send us the documents listed below. You can do this by checking the “Previous feedback” option on our feedback page.
So that we can update your surname on your Miles&Smiles membership account, please send us the documents listed below. You can do this by checking the “Previous feedback” option on our feedback page.
- A photograph or scanned copy of your passport
Oct 8, 2019, 1:47 pm
#2184
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 512
I just took TK from NYC-ATH in economy and ATH-IST, IST-SFO in business. I also joined Miles and Smiles but have not deposited my miles yet. I highly doubt that I would fly TK again in the next 3 years, should I deposit my miles with Miles and Smiles for a future codeshare flight, or UA which I use for domestic flights mostly. Just wondering if Miles and Smiles program is more redeem friendly than UA.
Oct 8, 2019, 2:05 pm
#2185
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 31
Dumb/newbie question. I'm transferring Citi Thank You points to my Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles account. When Citi asks for my account number do I put the full account number with TK at the beginning? Or just the number?
E.g.:
"TK123456789" vs "123456789"
E.g.:
"TK123456789" vs "123456789"
Oct 8, 2019, 4:25 pm
#2186
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
Citi Thank You now transfers Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles
Other members have answered the question that you're asking over there.
Oct 14, 2019, 8:21 pm
#2187
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: SIN
Programs: TK - Gold, Kris - Gold, QFF - Points
Posts: 242
Quick one.. Turkish doesn't pay any % mile bonus depending on class on sq metal right?
Have some highest tier business work flights coming up and wonder g whether to use sq or tk ffp
Have some highest tier business work flights coming up and wonder g whether to use sq or tk ffp
Oct 15, 2019, 5:15 am
#2189
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: SIN
Programs: TK - Gold, Kris - Gold, QFF - Points
Posts: 242
Oct 16, 2019, 4:47 pm
#2190
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 114
How do the status tiers work? So if I fly 50,000 miles within 12 months. Does it mean?
1) I get Classic Plus and have 25,000 miles towards the 40,000 miles goal of becoming elite. Or,
2) I get Elite and depending on the previous 12 months mileage at any given time I could become Elite Plus or stay Elite for 2 years.
1) I get Classic Plus and have 25,000 miles towards the 40,000 miles goal of becoming elite. Or,
2) I get Elite and depending on the previous 12 months mileage at any given time I could become Elite Plus or stay Elite for 2 years.