Apr 5, 2014, 2:03 am
Last edit by: LH4116
Starting 1 June 2014 Miles&Smiles earning/burning rates are changing.
Here are some of the key changes:
Earning:
- TK earning rates depend on the fare class
- All TK fares will earn, including promotions
- Classic plus members earn more on Comfort and Business class fares
- Elite and elite plus members earn less on business class (175% for C & D or 160% for K & J, previously 200% regardless of booking class) and less on A comfort class booking class (125% instead of 150%) and more on U,O comfort class booking class (160% instead of 150%)
- Domestic flights earn more
Burning:
- High/low seasons have been abandoned
- Burning rates are the same for TK and Star Alliance carriers
- TK promise more capacity controlled award tickets
- One way tickets available at half the rate
- Regions have been revised
- Companion award is now 75% the cost of a regular award, previously 50%
- Miles needed for awards slightly increased (e.g. Europe2 to Far East in Business return: old: 70,000 now 90,000 miles)
Upgrades:
- All TK economy/comfort fares can be now be used for upgrades
- Economy > Business upgrades require half the miles of a full award
Award table has been updated and revised (no changes in some regions, significant changes in others).
What we don't know:
- Will status qualification levels change?
- Will Star Alliance earning rates change?
More info: http://www.new-milesandsmiles.com/
Here are some of the key changes:
Earning:
- TK earning rates depend on the fare class
- All TK fares will earn, including promotions
- Classic plus members earn more on Comfort and Business class fares
- Elite and elite plus members earn less on business class (175% for C & D or 160% for K & J, previously 200% regardless of booking class) and less on A comfort class booking class (125% instead of 150%) and more on U,O comfort class booking class (160% instead of 150%)
- Domestic flights earn more
Burning:
- High/low seasons have been abandoned
- Burning rates are the same for TK and Star Alliance carriers
- TK promise more capacity controlled award tickets
- One way tickets available at half the rate
- Regions have been revised
- Companion award is now 75% the cost of a regular award, previously 50%
- Miles needed for awards slightly increased (e.g. Europe2 to Far East in Business return: old: 70,000 now 90,000 miles)
Upgrades:
- All TK economy/comfort fares can be now be used for upgrades
- Economy > Business upgrades require half the miles of a full award
Award table has been updated and revised (no changes in some regions, significant changes in others).
What we don't know:
- Will status qualification levels change?
- Will Star Alliance earning rates change?
More info: http://www.new-milesandsmiles.com/
Significant updates to the M&S programme starting 1 June, good or bad?
Feb 28, 2014, 2:40 am
#1
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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...
Changes are seldom good for us passengers, the first thing I noticed, companion ticket increasing from 50% to 70% of required miles...
Feb 28, 2014, 3:16 am
#2
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: RIX
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Posts: 1,079
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...
Changes are seldom good for us passengers, the first thing I noticed, companion ticket increasing from 50% to 70% of required miles...
Feb 28, 2014, 3:38 am
#3
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: AF FB Gold, TK Elite
Posts: 274
Feb 28, 2014, 7:05 am
#7
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: London/Norwich
Programs: Lost all status due to flying less to tackle the climate emergency
Posts: 132
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?
Feb 28, 2014, 7:28 am
#8
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: AF FB Gold, TK Elite
Posts: 274
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?
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?
Feb 28, 2014, 7:49 am
#10
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: ZRH / YUL
Programs: UA, TK, Starwood > Marriott, Hilton, Accor
Posts: 7,295
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.
Feb 28, 2014, 8:05 am
#11
Join Date: Oct 2013
Programs: AF FB Gold, TK Elite
Posts: 274
I just checked, seems it's still there (and accessible):
http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-in...k-hava-yollari
http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-in...k-hava-yollari
Feb 28, 2014, 8:11 am
#12
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: TK Elite Plus, SAS EBG, QR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,297
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.
Also I'm guessing that the cheap 35K one-way award tickets in Biz to USA and Asia will be gone.
Feb 28, 2014, 8:20 am
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