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Old Jan 25, 2015, 10:43 am
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Seems to be offered from outstations only. Examples:





Germany-IST Y->C EUR 200
Germany-Turkey Y->C EUR 250
TLL-IST: Y->C: EUR 150 (Dec.2017)
HEL-IST: Y->C: EUR 150 (2017 still the same 3/2022 )
MAN-IST: Y->C: USD 250 [173 GBP] (2016)
RIX-IST: Y->C: EUR 200 (2016)
TBS-SAW: Y->C: EUR 150 (2018)

TPE-IST: Y->C: USD 850 [TWD 29k] (2016)
DEL-IST: Y->C: USD 300 (2015)
DEL-IST: Y->C: USD 425 (2017)
BKK-IST: Y->C: EUR 749 (2024)
BOM-IST: Y->C: USD 300 (2014)
BOM-IST: Y->C: USD 400 (2016)

ICN-IST: Y->Y+:EUR 250 (2015)
ICN-IST: Y->Y+:KRW 55k [about USD 500] (late 2016)
IST-CLJ: Y->C: EUR 120 (2024)
HAN-IST: Y->: USD 500 (2018)
HKG-IST: Y->C: EUR 750 (2018)
HKG-IST: Y->C: EUR 750 (March 2016)
HKG-IST: Y->C: EUR 750 (2015)
HKG-IST: Y->Y+:EUR 400 (2014)
HKG-IST: Y->C: EUR 800 (2014)
KUL-IST: Y->C: USD 520 [MYR 2k] (2018)
MNL-IST: Y->: USD 500 (2018)
NRT-IST: Y->C: USD 570 [JPY 60k] (June 2016)
NRT-IST: Y->C: USD 300 (2014)
SGN-IST: Y->: USD 500 (2018)

IAD-IST: Y->C: USD 500 (2015)
JFK-IST: Y->C: USD 1000 (2015)
JFK-IST: Y->C: USD 500 (2016)
JFK-IST: Y->C: USD 1099 (2021)
ORD-IST: Y->C: USD 999 (2015 and 2018)
IAH-IST: Y->C: USD 999 (2015)
IAH-IST: Y->C: USD 750 (2014)
IAH-IST: Y->Y+:USD 300 (2014)
IAH-IST: Y->C: USD 999 (2017)
LAX-IST: Y->C: USD 999 (2016)
LAX-IST: Y->Y+:USD 350 (2015)
LAX-IST: Y->Y+:USD 300 (2014)
SFO-IST: Y->C: USD 1299 (2015 also Nov 2023)
SFO-IST: Y->C: 699 to 999 based on the C-class load (2017)
YYZ-IST: Y->Y+: CAD 361 (2016)
GRU-IST: Y->C: USD 749 (2017)
MRU-IST-MUC: Y->C: EUR 800 (June 2022)

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Old Nov 2, 2018, 4:18 pm
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There was no sign up at CGK, but the check-in lady said she couldn't guarantee the seat next to me would remain empty as they were selling upgrades CGK IST for IDR4million, around $250.
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Old Nov 2, 2018, 4:32 pm
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Originally Posted by IAN-UK
There was no sign up at CGK, but the check-in lady said she couldn't guarantee the seat next to me would remain empty as they were selling upgrades CGK IST for IDR4million, around $250.
At that price I can definitely see myself getting weak.
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Old Nov 3, 2018, 2:45 am
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Originally Posted by gr8pirate


At that price I can definitely see myself getting weak.
Well, yes - it passes my test of equivalence to the cost of a night in a nice hotel. OK, a very nice hotel

Though I can see why they might not want to put up a sign - it might upset those paying an awful lot more for a business-class ticket, or (even worse!) suggest it might be better in future to buy economy and chance an upgrade.
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Old Nov 5, 2018, 9:46 pm
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Anyone know if a paid upgrade is available (assuming space is available) if I book an award ticket (with Miles&Smiles)?

Thanks!
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Old Nov 5, 2018, 11:22 pm
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Originally Posted by hoangtri1
Anyone know if a paid upgrade is available (assuming space is available) if I book an award ticket (with Miles&Smiles)?

Thanks!
as far as I know you can not upgrade award tickets.
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Old Nov 6, 2018, 1:45 am
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Originally Posted by IAN-UK
There was no sign up at CGK, but the check-in lady said she couldn't guarantee the seat next to me would remain empty as they were selling upgrades CGK IST for IDR4million, around $250.
Wow that is a great price for a flight that long.., would be a no brainer for me.
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Old Nov 6, 2018, 4:17 pm
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TK were selling upgrades at the check in counter of NRT - IST for 85.000 YEN. Last year they were selling the same for only 70.000 so I guess things are going well since they increased the price. Anyway I took it since it is a very long haul flight and was on a super cheap promo ticket (the special offer when buying tickets using the mobile app). The best 85000 yen spent ever!
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Old Nov 8, 2018, 9:12 am
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Any recent experience with paid upgrades from CPT (or JNB)?
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Old Apr 13, 2019, 6:18 am
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Wife is flying from atl to Istanbul tomorrow night on a united airlines award ticket. Any possibility of a paid business class upgrade at check in? What do they usually charge?
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Old Apr 13, 2019, 6:19 am
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Originally Posted by omaralt
Wife is flying from atl to Istanbul tomorrow night on a united airlines award ticket. Any possibility of a paid business class upgrade at check in? What do they usually charge?
No upgrade for her as it’s a UA ticket.
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Old Apr 13, 2019, 6:25 am
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Originally Posted by flyerby

No upgrade for her as it’s a UA ticket.
Why does it matter? I’ve seen signs at ist airport at check in before that says paid upgrades are available. And I know people on UA award tickets have upgraded before...
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Old Apr 13, 2019, 7:03 am
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Also I remember I was told the same with RJ ticket bought with AA miles. At check in they has a sign for $1k upgrades.
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Old Apr 13, 2019, 8:04 am
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I find the $999 and $1299 upgrade rates for North America flights a little high. Especially if your final destination is not Turkey, upgrades from economy to business for the full itinerary sometimes cost less than $1299.
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Old Apr 13, 2019, 8:05 am
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Originally Posted by max_kolesne
I find the $999 and $1299 upgrade rates for North America flights a little high. Especially if your final destination is not Turkey, upgrades from economy to business for the full itinerary sometimes cost less than $1299.
thanks. I told her if it’s $1k or less to upgrade.
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Old Apr 13, 2019, 9:07 am
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Originally Posted by omaralt


Why does it matter? I’ve seen signs at ist airport at check in before that says paid upgrades are available. And I know people on UA award tickets have upgraded before...
not for award tickets
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