The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
Mar 31, 2021, 6:09 pm
#2521
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Whatever is cheapest
Posts: 90
Thank you for the info!
Apr 4, 2021, 3:38 am
#2523
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: YYZ
Programs: Aeroplan, TD.
Posts: 467
Hello question about entry visa to Ist. We are flying to IST Sept hoping anyway then we leave IST to go to Italy then back to IST. Now how long is the entry visa good for?? or do we need to get another visa upon reentry back to IST?? we are Canadian.
Apr 6, 2021, 2:10 pm
#2524
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 2
Sorry in advance for the very "Newbie" question - I am looking at booking United flight from Maui to East coast US using Miles&Smiles.... when I search on United it is showing the award space as "X" which I have read means it is saver and should be bookable by partner airlines.
It does not show up on Turkish website (I understand this is common) and when I call the Booking line they are also unable to find it.
I was able to book East Coast to Hawaii through the website and the flight details look the exact same (just reverse), confused as to what I should be searching for to determine if there is actually partner award availability.
The two legs show up individually when I search through website - I think it has something to do with it being an overnight flight with the 2nd leg being on a different day (only 3 hour layover), is there anyway around this?
Also sorry if this is wrong thread.
It does not show up on Turkish website (I understand this is common) and when I call the Booking line they are also unable to find it.
I was able to book East Coast to Hawaii through the website and the flight details look the exact same (just reverse),
The two legs show up individually when I search through website - I think it has something to do with it being an overnight flight with the 2nd leg being on a different day (only 3 hour layover), is there anyway around this?
Also sorry if this is wrong thread.
Last edited by al1710; Apr 6, 2021 at 2:15 pm
Apr 6, 2021, 2:15 pm
#2525
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
Sorry in advance for the very "Newbie" question - I am looking at booking United flight from Maui to East coast US using Miles&Smiles.... when I search on United it is showing the award space as "X" which I have read means it is saver and should be bookable by partner airlines.
It does not show up on Turkish website (I understand this is common) and when I call the Booking line they are also unable to find it.
I was able to book East Coast to Hawaii through the website and the flight details look the exact same (just reverse), confused as to what I should be searching for to determine if there is actually partner award availability.
Also sorry if this is wrong thread.
It does not show up on Turkish website (I understand this is common) and when I call the Booking line they are also unable to find it.
I was able to book East Coast to Hawaii through the website and the flight details look the exact same (just reverse), confused as to what I should be searching for to determine if there is actually partner award availability.
Also sorry if this is wrong thread.
For United awards on Miles&Smiles, the major issue is that for connecting itineraries, each individual flight must have "X" fare availability, otherwise, TK would unable to ticket it.
If you provide date and route information, I could check if that's the issue.
For example if you are flying EWR-LAX-OGG, when searching EWR-LAX and LAX-OGG separately both legs must have individual "X" availability.
I hope this helps.
Apr 6, 2021, 2:19 pm
#2526
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 2
Thanks for the quick answer ISTFlyer!
I actually just edited my post and i think i found the issue - it appears that having the flights on two different days seems to be causing the issue.
When I search for the two legs of the flight individually (OGG -> LAX and LAX -> IAD, with a 2 hour layover) they show up on Turkish Website.. but the full OGG -> LAX -> IAD will not.
Anyway around this?
I actually just edited my post and i think i found the issue - it appears that having the flights on two different days seems to be causing the issue.
When I search for the two legs of the flight individually (OGG -> LAX and LAX -> IAD, with a 2 hour layover) they show up on Turkish Website.. but the full OGG -> LAX -> IAD will not.
Anyway around this?
Apr 6, 2021, 2:21 pm
#2527
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
Thanks for the quick answer!
I actually just edited my post and i think i found the issue - it appears that having the flights on two different days seems to be causing the issue.
When I search for the two legs of the flight individually (OGG -> LAX and LAX -> IAD, with a 2 hour layover) they show up on Turkish Website.. but the full OGG -> LAX -> IAD will not.
Anyway around this?
I actually just edited my post and i think i found the issue - it appears that having the flights on two different days seems to be causing the issue.
When I search for the two legs of the flight individually (OGG -> LAX and LAX -> IAD, with a 2 hour layover) they show up on Turkish Website.. but the full OGG -> LAX -> IAD will not.
Anyway around this?
If you are able to visit one in person, that would expedite the process.
Apr 11, 2021, 3:16 pm
#2528
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,749
Can a TK Elite travelling in Y access 3rd party contract lounges at outstations? The TK website only mentions TK's own lounges (and *A Gold lounges).
Apr 11, 2021, 4:00 pm
#2529
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
Apr 11, 2021, 4:09 pm
#2530
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,749
Apr 13, 2021, 10:57 am
#2531
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 5
Business Class Fares
Hello people
I've spoken to TA customer service, not really much help
Intending to book BC directly with TA, looking at their BC fares, 2 rates, semi-flexible K-K class, & flexible Z-Z class, £250 difference between both,
I'll pay for Z-Z class if it's worth it, firstly, can anyone clarify the difference between both fares K-K & Z-Z?
Intended trip January 2022, currently, TA have very reasonable rates for BC January 2022
I've spoken to TA customer service, not really much help
Intending to book BC directly with TA, looking at their BC fares, 2 rates, semi-flexible K-K class, & flexible Z-Z class, £250 difference between both,
I'll pay for Z-Z class if it's worth it, firstly, can anyone clarify the difference between both fares K-K & Z-Z?
Intended trip January 2022, currently, TA have very reasonable rates for BC January 2022
Apr 13, 2021, 11:02 am
#2532
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 people
I've spoken to TA customer service, not really much help
Intending to book BC directly with TA, looking at their BC fares, 2 rates, semi-flexible K-K class, & flexible Z-Z class, £250 difference between both,
I'll pay for Z-Z class if it's worth it, firstly, can anyone clarify the difference between both fares K-K & Z-Z?
Intended trip January 2022, currently, TA have very reasonable rates for BC January 2022
I've spoken to TA customer service, not really much help
Intending to book BC directly with TA, looking at their BC fares, 2 rates, semi-flexible K-K class, & flexible Z-Z class, £250 difference between both,
I'll pay for Z-Z class if it's worth it, firstly, can anyone clarify the difference between both fares K-K & Z-Z?
Intended trip January 2022, currently, TA have very reasonable rates for BC January 2022
Could you please share the dates and routing that you are intended to fly as fare conditions depends on the specific route and date you're flying.
Apr 14, 2021, 9:05 pm
#2534
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
Although, there are no mileage earning difference for Miles&Smiles, some other *A FFP's might give more miles/points for the "Z" fare bucket.
Apr 14, 2021, 9:31 pm
#2535
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Glob/UA Gold
Posts: 613
Last Minute "promotional" awards?
I found 2 biz 45k awards BOS-IST-FCO for Weds September 1st, but had to wait 2 days for the Citi TYP transfer, by the time I got back to it they were gone. I'll take the Thursday flight but it does kind of impact my itinerary. Does TK open up last minute promo award space? I set an alert on Expertflyer but wondering if it's hopeless at this point.
Seems odd there are either 4 seats available or 0 during that week.
Seems odd there are either 4 seats available or 0 during that week.