The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
Apr 14, 2021, 10:52 pm
#2537
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 5
If I was to book class Z, maybe that would work out cheaper in the event of cancellation
Apr 15, 2021, 8:44 am
#2538
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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
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.
Apr 15, 2021, 10:59 am
#2539
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 58
Real confused newbie here! I’m thinking about purchasing R/T 2 Promo Biz tickets for September/October 2021 from JFK-IST-ATH but am baffled by the fare rules. As Greece isn’t yet officially opened to the US, but it looks likely that they will be doing it soon, I was hoping to lock in the tickets before there are any more ticket price increases.
I’ve copied the page from the website and would like to understand the following:
1) When TA refers to a “flexible change policy” are they referring to the Flexible business ticket only or does it refer to all tickets? So if we had to voluntarily reschedule, would this be possible, and if so, is there a charge? See the following question
2) How do I find out if there is a change fee and what it is? This seems to suggest that there is a fee.
3) Under Ticketing (optional) process, what does “no reservation rights offered” mean as well as the following points about paid options? I can schedule my seats after purchase, no?
And signing up with Miles&Smiles was more than a little baffling. I live in NYC and there is nothing available in the menu for Manhattan, New York, or NYC! I’ve signed up but not using my actual hometown!
I’ve copied the page from the website and would like to understand the following:
1) When TA refers to a “flexible change policy” are they referring to the Flexible business ticket only or does it refer to all tickets? So if we had to voluntarily reschedule, would this be possible, and if so, is there a charge? See the following question
2) How do I find out if there is a change fee and what it is? This seems to suggest that there is a fee.
3) Under Ticketing (optional) process, what does “no reservation rights offered” mean as well as the following points about paid options? I can schedule my seats after purchase, no?
And signing up with Miles&Smiles was more than a little baffling. I live in NYC and there is nothing available in the menu for Manhattan, New York, or NYC! I’ve signed up but not using my actual hometown!
Last edited by progol; Apr 15, 2021 at 11:00 am Reason: Adding additional info
Apr 15, 2021, 12:18 pm
#2540
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
Real confused newbie here! I’m thinking about purchasing R/T 2 Promo Biz tickets for September/October 2021 from JFK-IST-ATH but am baffled by the fare rules. As Greece isn’t yet officially opened to the US, but it looks likely that they will be doing it soon, I was hoping to lock in the tickets before there are any more ticket price increases.
I’ve copied the page from the website and would like to understand the following:
1) When TA refers to a “flexible change policy” are they referring to the Flexible business ticket only or does it refer to all tickets? So if we had to voluntarily reschedule, would this be possible, and if so, is there a charge? See the following question
2) How do I find out if there is a change fee and what it is? This seems to suggest that there is a fee.
3) Under Ticketing (optional) process, what does “no reservation rights offered” mean as well as the following points about paid options? I can schedule my seats after purchase, no?
And signing up with Miles&Smiles was more than a little baffling. I live in NYC and there is nothing available in the menu for Manhattan, New York, or NYC! I’ve signed up but not using my actual hometown!
I’ve copied the page from the website and would like to understand the following:
1) When TA refers to a “flexible change policy” are they referring to the Flexible business ticket only or does it refer to all tickets? So if we had to voluntarily reschedule, would this be possible, and if so, is there a charge? See the following question
2) How do I find out if there is a change fee and what it is? This seems to suggest that there is a fee.
3) Under Ticketing (optional) process, what does “no reservation rights offered” mean as well as the following points about paid options? I can schedule my seats after purchase, no?
And signing up with Miles&Smiles was more than a little baffling. I live in NYC and there is nothing available in the menu for Manhattan, New York, or NYC! I’ve signed up but not using my actual hometown!
So,
1- With the flexible change policy, the change fee for all tickets are waived however, you would need to pay a fare difference if applicable during voluntary changes, however, as I mentioned before no change fee ( service fee ) would be collected despite the ticket itself being flexible or not. Also, you would have the right to convert your ticket to an open ticket where you could use it and fly until 31 March 2022. The "Business Flexible" term means that the ticket is fully refundable.
2- No change fees would be collected for all TK tickets purchased until 31 December 2021 for travel until 31 March 2022; only the price difference between your old ticket and your new ticket would be collected.
3- That means that no additional services such as travel insurance, etc... could be offered for your ticket and yes, you would be able to select seats without a charge ( as you're traveling in Business Class ) after purchasing your ticket if seat selection does not pop-up in the additional services menu.
Apr 15, 2021, 1:39 pm
#2541
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 58
The screenshot that you have provided is the regular ticketing policies which was also offered pre-COVID. The "flexible change" policy is something in addition to the regular policy.
So,
1- With the flexible change policy, the change fee for all tickets are waived however, you would need to pay a fare difference if applicable during voluntary changes, however, as I mentioned before no change fee ( service fee ) would be collected despite the ticket itself being flexible or not. Also, you would have the right to convert your ticket to an open ticket where you could use it and fly until 31 March 2022. The "Business Flexible" term means that the ticket is fully refundable.
2- No change fees would be collected for all TK tickets purchased until 31 December 2021 for travel until 31 March 2022; only the price difference between your old ticket and your new ticket would be collected.
3- That means that no additional services such as travel insurance, etc... could be offered for your ticket and yes, you would be able to select seats without a charge ( as you're traveling in Business Class ) after purchasing your ticket if seat selection does not pop-up in the additional services menu.
So,
1- With the flexible change policy, the change fee for all tickets are waived however, you would need to pay a fare difference if applicable during voluntary changes, however, as I mentioned before no change fee ( service fee ) would be collected despite the ticket itself being flexible or not. Also, you would have the right to convert your ticket to an open ticket where you could use it and fly until 31 March 2022. The "Business Flexible" term means that the ticket is fully refundable.
2- No change fees would be collected for all TK tickets purchased until 31 December 2021 for travel until 31 March 2022; only the price difference between your old ticket and your new ticket would be collected.
3- That means that no additional services such as travel insurance, etc... could be offered for your ticket and yes, you would be able to select seats without a charge ( as you're traveling in Business Class ) after purchasing your ticket if seat selection does not pop-up in the additional services menu.
Apr 15, 2021, 1:42 pm
#2542
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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Posts: 14,186
You should be able to postpone your trip to an onwards date but then ( unless the policy changes one more time ), then, you would. be responsible for any change fee on your ticket.
Apr 16, 2021, 7:38 pm
#2546
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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
From the TK website:
You can make one stopover either on the outbound or inbound flight when using award tickets for travel with Turkish Airlines. On a second stopover the miles earned on that flight is reduced. When using award tickets for travel with other Star Alliance member airlines, stopovers can only be made if the award ticket value is at least 60,000 Miles in Economy Class and 90,000 Miles in Business Class.
https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-t...eys/index.html
https://www.turkishairlines.com/en-t...eys/index.html
Apr 17, 2021, 10:49 pm
#2548
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Phuket
Programs: SQ *Gold, BA, QR, EY, Hilton Diamond, IHG Platinum, Marriott Gold, Amex Platinum
Posts: 5,272
Apr 18, 2021, 7:04 am
#2549
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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Apr 18, 2021, 7:09 am
#2550
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 5
Hi IST,
It's impossible to know what status the airline industry will be in come January 2022, it's a risk for anyone making an airline reservation, that said, I think I'll take a chance and book K class,
The only query I have, should we not be allowed to enter / depart a country due to Covid restrictions, but the flight operates as scheduled, do you know if we would qualify for a refund?
The only query I have, should we not be allowed to enter / depart a country due to Covid restrictions, but the flight operates as scheduled, do you know if we would qualify for a refund?