Significant updates to the M&S programme starting 1 June, good or bad?
 

http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-at...l-come-with-it

Changes are seldom good for us passengers, the first thing I noticed, companion ticket increasing from 50% to 70% of required miles...

Less status miles on lower fares is a key change.

Indeed, it's quite a big change..
I didn't see any date on the announcement, does anyone have an idea on when these changes could be implemented ?

yes, it is and the worst that we could expect :td:

I have a very bad feeling about this

There are plenty of good things mentioned as well though. The program has been VERY generous when it comes to status and miles, so I'm not surprised.

I've been waiting for this day! Yes, the lower miles for lower booking classes is the key one. Depending on the exact accrual rates this could be a medium to large blow. I can't see a date for these changes?

Let's hope it's not too soon! I was expecting to earn a few miles and requalify on discounted Y in may.. though I fear it'll be too late by then !

It is true, though, that M&S was very generous with the 100% earning on almost all Y flying. Let's just hope that the blow is not too strong.. and that they wait until end of may? :p

The news make it seem though comfort class is here to stay though which I am happy about :)

Mmh... the "earn when you fly" section on the M&S website is currently unavailable. Somebody updating it as we speak? I guess the changes could be effective immediately.

I just checked, seems it's still there (and accessible):
http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-in...k-hava-yollari

I see this as very bad news. If they go down the same road as Lufthansa by introducing an earning chart for each booking class, it's bye bye TK for me.

Also I'm guessing that the cheap 35K one-way award tickets in Biz to USA and Asia will be gone.

I have the same feeling...

Was expected as TK grew the way it did. It wants to reward its high spend customers. Others will follow. Just like LH is rewarding those that only use its own flights rather than Star partners.

The page has been updated

http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-in...k-hava-yollari