Apr 8, 2020, 6:03 am
Last edit by: ISTFlyer
THE WIKI IS NOT UP TO DATE - IT WOULD BE UPDATED IN DUE COURSE
Please read the WIKI before asking your question as it has the most essential information about the Miles&Smiles extensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As 31 March 2020;
- Turkish Airlines has extended every member's status for another 6 months and members' requalification periods ( on 31 March 2020 ) are extended to 18 months.
- The expiry date of current Elite Plus vouchers is extended for 6 months. The next Elite Plus vouchers that are scheduled to be deposited to your account would be deposited 6 months later than the original date.
Example Scenarios:
Original Card Expiry: 30 September 2020
New Card Expiry: 31 March 2021 ( 2nd Re-Qualification period extended 6 months )
Now in: 2nd Re-Qualification Period
If Elite Plus member;
Revised expiry date of active ELPL vouchers: 31 March 2021
New vouchers would be deposited on: 1 April 2021 ( if requalified )
Original Card Expiry: 31 January 2022
New Card Expiry: 31 July 2022 ( 1st Re-Qualification period extended 6 months )
Now in: 1st Re-Qualification Period
If Elite Plus member;
Revised expiry date of active ELPL vouchers: 31 July 2021
New vouchers would be deposited on: 1 August 2021
- The 12 month period for status qualification/upgrade still remains the same. However, TK doubled the number ( limit ) of purchasable status miles for those who were close to a status upgrade.
Please read the WIKI before asking your question as it has the most essential information about the Miles&Smiles extensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
As 31 March 2020;
- Turkish Airlines has extended every member's status for another 6 months and members' requalification periods ( on 31 March 2020 ) are extended to 18 months.
- The expiry date of current Elite Plus vouchers is extended for 6 months. The next Elite Plus vouchers that are scheduled to be deposited to your account would be deposited 6 months later than the original date.
Example Scenarios:
Original Card Expiry: 30 September 2020
New Card Expiry: 31 March 2021 ( 2nd Re-Qualification period extended 6 months )
Now in: 2nd Re-Qualification Period
If Elite Plus member;
Revised expiry date of active ELPL vouchers: 31 March 2021
New vouchers would be deposited on: 1 April 2021 ( if requalified )
Original Card Expiry: 31 January 2022
New Card Expiry: 31 July 2022 ( 1st Re-Qualification period extended 6 months )
Now in: 1st Re-Qualification Period
If Elite Plus member;
Revised expiry date of active ELPL vouchers: 31 July 2021
New vouchers would be deposited on: 1 August 2021
- The 12 month period for status qualification/upgrade still remains the same. However, TK doubled the number ( limit ) of purchasable status miles for those who were close to a status upgrade.
Status extension and miles expiry (COVID related)
Jun 19, 2021, 3:18 am
#286
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 1,611
Spoke to an agent this morning who strongly recommended I use my miles before June 30th and that it's unlikely they'll announce an extension so close to expiry.
I also learnt that I lost two upgrade vouchers... Fun
Anyone know which routes the 350 is planned on? Any in SE Asia?
I also learnt that I lost two upgrade vouchers... Fun
Anyone know which routes the 350 is planned on? Any in SE Asia?
Jun 19, 2021, 7:55 am
#287
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
Spoke to an agent this morning who strongly recommended I use my miles before June 30th and that it's unlikely they'll announce an extension so close to expiry.
I also learnt that I lost two upgrade vouchers... Fun
Anyone know which routes the 350 is planned on? Any in SE Asia?
I also learnt that I lost two upgrade vouchers... Fun
Anyone know which routes the 350 is planned on? Any in SE Asia?
For the ELPL vouchers, I have also lost two vouchers back last summer. TK's fabulous IT decided not to extend the validity of my existing vouchers but decided to add 18 months validity to the next set of my vouchers
Also for know the A350 operates on Jakarta and Manila to Southeast Asia at the moment. Both locations are closed to foreigners at the moment, if you are looking to spend your miles on upgrades to these destinations.
Jun 19, 2021, 10:25 am
#288
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: oneworld, * Alliance, Marriott Bonvoy, HHonors, WoH
Posts: 2,120
Indonesia has never been closed for foreigners, the only difference is that visa free entry and visa on arrival for tourists has been suspended but consulates continuing issue e-visa, with that foreigners can enter the country.
Jun 23, 2021, 11:52 am
#291
Join Date: Jan 2008
Programs: TK Elite+, DL Plat, Bonvoy Gold, IHG Spire, IC Ambassador, Hilton Gold
Posts: 186
The agents are mostly told to say that the validity of miles are unlikely to be extended. TK is known for last minute decisions and we wouldn't know anything for certain until the very last minute.
For the ELPL vouchers, I have also lost two vouchers back last summer. TK's fabulous IT decided not to extend the validity of my existing vouchers but decided to add 18 months validity to the next set of my vouchers
For the ELPL vouchers, I have also lost two vouchers back last summer. TK's fabulous IT decided not to extend the validity of my existing vouchers but decided to add 18 months validity to the next set of my vouchers
Jun 24, 2021, 2:52 am
#293
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 1,611
Jun 24, 2021, 7:02 am
#294
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
In March 2021, they extended people's status 3 hours before they were downgraded and they referred people to purchase miles to protect their status.
Jun 24, 2021, 11:17 pm
#296
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
Jun 25, 2021, 12:40 am
#298
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
Jun 25, 2021, 5:07 pm
#299
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: YYZ
Programs: TK*G, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 678
It seems there is still zero AC award flights on TK.com or at call centre. Not sure what's going on~ I can see those straight forward X flights on UA and OZ.
Well, at least I have another 6 months to figure something out!
Well, at least I have another 6 months to figure something out!
Jun 25, 2021, 11:27 pm
#300
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HFA
Posts: 1,712
In a hurry to use miles that were about to expire 12/2020, I made an award reservation last November that I now wish to cancel 9the flight is due in September).
I wrote to TK and got an answer in two hours: the miles will be redeposited to my account, with an expiration date of 12/2021.
That's great news indeed.
Anyone knows if they will charge the ($25, I think) redepositing fee?
Shuly
I wrote to TK and got an answer in two hours: the miles will be redeposited to my account, with an expiration date of 12/2021.
That's great news indeed.
Anyone knows if they will charge the ($25, I think) redepositing fee?
Shuly