Booking a TK flight on United.com
Dec 6, 2019, 1:20 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2009
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UA doesn't codeshare on TK10 so the system will not find fares loaded for that flights you want. I am guessing you're wanted to book it on UA for PQD or to use a credit. You can try calling UA and feed them the TK flight numbers to see what rate they'd charge but it may be much more than purchasing it directly from TK.
Dec 6, 2019, 10:43 am
#6
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If there is availability you can use your UA miles. Try searching 1-ways and maybe building from LAX-IST to see what is possible. You may need to check from other hubs to end up with a routing such as LAX-IST (stop)-BEG-IST-LAX or LAX-ORD-IST (stop)-BEG-IST-XXX-LAX.
Dec 7, 2019, 3:03 am
#9
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oh you are looking for an award ticket with you UA miles. As stated above award availability LAX-IST is very difficult to find; that is the reason it doesn't show up when you search on UA.com. Unless you are very very flexible with your dates, you will have to buy the ticket rather use your UA miles.
Dec 7, 2019, 9:21 am
#10
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oh you are looking for an award ticket with you UA miles. As stated above award availability LAX-IST is very difficult to find; that is the reason it doesn't show up when you search on UA.com. Unless you are very very flexible with your dates, you will have to buy the ticket rather use your UA miles.
Of course if the point is to try TK metal, LAX-IST is a tough one, as others have mentioned...
Dec 9, 2019, 2:22 am
#12
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Dec 9, 2019, 3:47 am
#13
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issues with TK redemptions on united.com
The second is upcoming WAW-IST-YYZ next year. Why go SE to go west? Both involved long layogers in the TK lounge - considered the best in the world.
To be clear, TK flights do show up on UA redemptions, Most (if not all) increase transit times i.e. opt in if time permits!