Oct 28, 2019, 12:32 am
Last edit by: sammyg901
Last Updated: 21 AUG 2021
Due to various changes to the TK IT-system booking partner awards has taken a great step back. Details below.
Online: Potentially working?
See recent (July 2022) posts - it seems possible to ticket *A online IF you can find availability. A lot of availability does not show. If you can see X or I class on ua.com but not on turkishairlines.com then likely a ticket office can assist
Since August 2021 the online *A ticket payment flow is broken ("continue" button does not appear on the credit card entry page) so transactions cannot be completed. No known workarounds
From 18 Nov 19, you may continue to book partner awards online for selected airlines, routes and options. Not all options that you could book with another partner is bookable through the TK website.
Availability could be checked online via the United website without being a MileagePlus member with the book with miles tool at the flight search engine. Note: For UA flights, check 'X' fare bucket, for other airlines check Saver Award.
TK Hotline: Partially working
From recent reports ( fall 2020 ) in this thread, it is now possible to book *A awards from the TK hotline although still, not all agents are capable to do it; you might need to HUACA multiple times to find an agent that knows how to book *A awards. Although, it's strongly suggested to make your own research on availability before calling them.
Sales Office: Working
A sales office could book *A award tickets. You could call, e-mail or visit them in person. Some offices do not answer phones or do not reply to e-mails so visiting them in person would improve your chances to book a *A award ticket.
First class award: Not working
TK has stopped issuing first class awards since at least September 2019.
Due to various changes to the TK IT-system booking partner awards has taken a great step back. Details below.
Online: Potentially working?
See recent (July 2022) posts - it seems possible to ticket *A online IF you can find availability. A lot of availability does not show. If you can see X or I class on ua.com but not on turkishairlines.com then likely a ticket office can assist
Availability could be checked online via the United website without being a MileagePlus member with the book with miles tool at the flight search engine. Note: For UA flights, check 'X' fare bucket, for other airlines check Saver Award.
TK Hotline: Partially working
From recent reports ( fall 2020 ) in this thread, it is now possible to book *A awards from the TK hotline although still, not all agents are capable to do it; you might need to HUACA multiple times to find an agent that knows how to book *A awards. Although, it's strongly suggested to make your own research on availability before calling them.
Sales Office: Working
A sales office could book *A award tickets. You could call, e-mail or visit them in person. Some offices do not answer phones or do not reply to e-mails so visiting them in person would improve your chances to book a *A award ticket.
First class award: Not working
TK has stopped issuing first class awards since at least September 2019.
Everything You need to know about booking Star Alliance awards with Miles&Smiles
Jun 25, 2021, 7:46 am
#976
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Jun 25, 2021, 8:33 am
#977
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: DFW
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For KrisFlyer miles there are even more countries than that (since my original comment was about using them directly if somebody really needs to use Singapore award space and TK availability doesnt show it).
Jun 25, 2021, 9:33 am
#978
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Location: Singapore
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Jun 25, 2021, 9:40 am
#979
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Location: Singapore
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Jun 25, 2021, 12:51 pm
#980
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Must not be checking very hard. In addition to what ISTFlyer mentioned with India and UAE, its UK, Canada and Russia just to name the ones I know. I am sure there are more if somebody wants to actually check every bank in every country.
For KrisFlyer miles there are even more countries than that (since my original comment was about using them directly if somebody really needs to use Singapore award space and TK availability doesnt show it).
For KrisFlyer miles there are even more countries than that (since my original comment was about using them directly if somebody really needs to use Singapore award space and TK availability doesnt show it).
Same bank, different branches.
Jun 26, 2021, 2:24 am
#981
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Bringing Krisflyer recommendation to Miles&Smiles award redemption thread to answer the question about Miles&Smiles point redemption using TK miles is way off topic as is the credit card recommendation. Off topic is not bringing the color.
Jun 26, 2021, 2:38 am
#982
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What's with all the bickering...
The simple answer is:
1. You basically cannot book SQ rewards using TK miles. Now, because SQ has blocked all partner access to its award space for the duration of COVID. Pre-COVID and presumably post-COVID, you still can't really expect to book SQ premium cabins with partner miles, but you could sometimes find Y or regional flights.
2. If the source of your TK miles is credit card points, then look at your bank's other mileage partners (including Krisflyer). No need for further discussion...
The simple answer is:
1. You basically cannot book SQ rewards using TK miles. Now, because SQ has blocked all partner access to its award space for the duration of COVID. Pre-COVID and presumably post-COVID, you still can't really expect to book SQ premium cabins with partner miles, but you could sometimes find Y or regional flights.
2. If the source of your TK miles is credit card points, then look at your bank's other mileage partners (including Krisflyer). No need for further discussion...
Jun 26, 2021, 10:50 am
#983
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: DFW
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Thats your opinion and I disagree. The recommendation is highly relevant as a method of acquiring an award seat on a preferred airline when the usage of TK miles is impossible or difficult to accomplish. Your repeated failure to see this does not constitute a fact other than the failure itself.
Jun 26, 2021, 12:54 pm
#984
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Thats your opinion and I disagree. The recommendation is highly relevant as a method of acquiring an award seat on a preferred airline when the usage of TK miles is impossible or difficult to accomplish. Your repeated failure to see this does not constitute a fact other than the failure itself.
Jun 26, 2021, 3:39 pm
#985
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,443
Thanks craigthemif and yauee for the answer to my question.
Luckily TK extended validity of miles with 6 more months. Gives me some room to book an alternative. Many carriers that I would like to avoid in my route to SIN. LX high costs.
Luckily TK extended validity of miles with 6 more months. Gives me some room to book an alternative. Many carriers that I would like to avoid in my route to SIN. LX high costs.
Jun 26, 2021, 4:41 pm
#986
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When someone askes specificly about TK FFP miles then other than answer about that specific FFP program is off topic, even when someone wants give "credit card education" or "bring the color" for the rest of the world. All airlines have a different booking classes, name it as you want(sub or whatever) but what comes to Star Alliance award redemption, the only booking classes that matters are X, I and O(not with TK at the moment). I understand what you say, but Krisflyer and credit cards do not have anything to do with a question that was asked. This is TK miles redemption thread in TK forum, not a "desperately need fly with SQ using whatever FFP miles" thread.
Jun 27, 2021, 9:15 am
#988
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Jun 27, 2021, 10:27 am
#989
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Location: YYZ
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Anyone YYZ based having any joy with booking *A reward flights for domestic Canadian routes? I've tried the website, called the call centre and emailed the local YYZ sales office all with no luck.
I've checked random flights ex-YYZ all across NA on the website through the end of the year and into next with absolutely no joy despite there being tons of availability on the likes of AC and UA
Thankfully miles were extended till the end of the year, but I find it hard to believe that there is absolutely no award availability to anywhere in NA?!?
I've checked random flights ex-YYZ all across NA on the website through the end of the year and into next with absolutely no joy despite there being tons of availability on the likes of AC and UA
Thankfully miles were extended till the end of the year, but I find it hard to believe that there is absolutely no award availability to anywhere in NA?!?
Jun 28, 2021, 9:49 am
#990
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Anyone YYZ based having any joy with booking *A reward flights for domestic Canadian routes? I've tried the website, called the call centre and emailed the local YYZ sales office all with no luck.
I've checked random flights ex-YYZ all across NA on the website through the end of the year and into next with absolutely no joy despite there being tons of availability on the likes of AC and UA
Thankfully miles were extended till the end of the year, but I find it hard to believe that there is absolutely no award availability to anywhere in NA?!?
I've checked random flights ex-YYZ all across NA on the website through the end of the year and into next with absolutely no joy despite there being tons of availability on the likes of AC and UA
Thankfully miles were extended till the end of the year, but I find it hard to believe that there is absolutely no award availability to anywhere in NA?!?
It's very frustrating to find flights that are pricing at fewer Aeroplan, etc. miles than the old "saver" levels would be, but this still doesn't appear via a partner ffp.
Add the standard problems with using TK miles for partner awards, and it's a recipe for disappointment...