The Newbie Zone: ask your questions here
Jun 1, 2021, 9:24 am
#2626
Join Date: Aug 2004
Programs: Marriott Plat
Posts: 946
Does TK routinely cancel a ton of flights? I'm looking at the departure board for IST and there are several dozen cancellations, domestic and international, for no reason that I can see. Looks like the same thing happened yesterday.
Jun 1, 2021, 9:31 am
#2627
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: CDG
Programs: SK Gold, AF Gold, Marriott Platinum
Posts: 3,725
Pretty sure all of those are old cancellations (i.e. not last-minute, as one might think). They just need to show them because those flights were scheduled at some point and they want to avoid even a 0,1% chance of any confusion. You'll see tonnes of cancelled flights from IST to Russia, Iran etc. regardless of the operating carrier.
Jun 1, 2021, 6:12 pm
#2628
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 11
You would only be able to book "X" fares in Economy with Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles and there is no other trick other than to search at UA.com to find these fares.
Also a reminder that, if you are going to fly with a connection, for example: PDX-SFO & SFO-LIH, both legs should also have individual "X" fare availability as well so that you could book it.
Hawaii is one of the most popular destinations among US travelers this time so don't expect United to release "saver" availability to partner awards while they could easily sell those seats for high prices and make revenue.
Also a reminder that, if you are going to fly with a connection, for example: PDX-SFO & SFO-LIH, both legs should also have individual "X" fare availability as well so that you could book it.
Hawaii is one of the most popular destinations among US travelers this time so don't expect United to release "saver" availability to partner awards while they could easily sell those seats for high prices and make revenue.
Jun 3, 2021, 1:56 am
#2631
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 7
need advice
Dears,
I am trying to book return ticket MED-IST-ORN, however the cheapest fare I found is economy semi flexible and the prices are quite high and double compared to last year.
is there a chance that prices will drop in future ? is it like this for all destinations ? I mean in term of prices increase.
I am trying to book return ticket MED-IST-ORN, however the cheapest fare I found is economy semi flexible and the prices are quite high and double compared to last year.
is there a chance that prices will drop in future ? is it like this for all destinations ? I mean in term of prices increase.
Jun 4, 2021, 2:09 am
#2632
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 610
This might have been discussed before, but can seat selections be made during online check in? Or is it randomly assigned with no option to change?
Also, is there a way to online check in passengers on different PNRs, so that seats can be assigned together (if random)?
Also, is there a way to online check in passengers on different PNRs, so that seats can be assigned together (if random)?
Jun 4, 2021, 3:56 am
#2633
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
If the PNR's have at least one international flight, seat selection would be free during OLCI so you could sit together without paying anything. This also includes domestic segments in an international ticket.
Jun 4, 2021, 5:23 am
#2634
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 1,271
BinaxNOW antigen test
Has anyone had any issues with using the BinaxNOW test (not the over the counter ones) and checking in with TK?
Just booked a spur of the moment trip to Croatia and want all my bases covered in reference to this particular test and whether I should also look for a testing site in Zagreb as a possible back-up.
Just booked a spur of the moment trip to Croatia and want all my bases covered in reference to this particular test and whether I should also look for a testing site in Zagreb as a possible back-up.
Last edited by RetiredATLATC; Jun 4, 2021 at 9:36 am
Jun 6, 2021, 11:27 am
#2636
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
If you would like to book an award for someone else, you would need to call in and book it through the phone.
It wouldn't let you do that online.
Jun 7, 2021, 4:25 am
#2637
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 610
I arrived at the AYT gate with about 10 minutes to spare before start of boarding, however I was in the first rows on the SJJ leg and I rushed once inside the terminal to get to the front of the customs/border control line. Everyone from the SJJ flight connecting to this AYT flight was directed to general customs/border control (not the "domestic connection" one), which made the procedure much more lengthy. AYT gate was 409, which seemed to be quite far away too.
Thanks again for the advice ISTFlyer , it was very much appreciated!
Jun 9, 2021, 7:57 am
#2638
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 1,345
I am trying to use TK miles to book an award ticket on LX. I see the availability on UA. Is there any trick to booking these using TK miles? I did the online search and called the reservation number and they only see TK flights. I looked at the Wiki on this thread (Everything You need to know about booking Star Alliance awards with Miles&Smiles) and emailed a few of the US sales/ticket offices. Only heard back from one and they told me to call reservation number for booking.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Jun 9, 2021, 11:47 am
#2639
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
I am trying to use TK miles to book an award ticket on LX. I see the availability on UA. Is there any trick to booking these using TK miles? I did the online search and called the reservation number and they only see TK flights. I looked at the Wiki on this thread (Everything You need to know about booking Star Alliance awards with Miles&Smiles) and emailed a few of the US sales/ticket offices. Only heard back from one and they told me to call reservation number for booking.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Otherwise, visit a sales office in person if there is one closer to where you live.
Jun 10, 2021, 7:05 am
#2640
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: SFO
Programs: DL Gold, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold
Posts: 46
Hi!
I found some availability on Expert Flyer for JFK-IST for biz class. Turkish Airlines has a terrible bug on their website where it won't let me create a Miles&Smiles account so I can't search it there. The availability doesn't show on other *A websites (Aeroplan, United). What's my best way to book this? Which *A carrier charges the least for that flight? I'd like to call them and feed them the flight numbers to see if they can book it. Thanks!!
I found some availability on Expert Flyer for JFK-IST for biz class. Turkish Airlines has a terrible bug on their website where it won't let me create a Miles&Smiles account so I can't search it there. The availability doesn't show on other *A websites (Aeroplan, United). What's my best way to book this? Which *A carrier charges the least for that flight? I'd like to call them and feed them the flight numbers to see if they can book it. Thanks!!