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Turkish has brought back their periodic award sale – this time with 20% off flight as long as you book 3/31/24 and fly by 8/31/24. The past few years this was an insane deal because the Turkish award chart was much, much better and this sale meant you could fly Turkish business class, which is quite good, from the US to Europe for just 32k miles. That same ticket would now cost you 85k to 90k. If you’re looking to fly to Turkey, maybe see Cappadocia, or lay on the beaches of Bodrum, this could be a good deal, but it’s not nearly as exciting as it used to be.
You can read my review of Turkish Business Class on the 787-9 here!
Is this the best we’ve seen?
- 30% discount in 2022 and 2023
How much do Turkish award flights cost?
Turkish changed their award chart and it’s not bifurcated between flights on Turkish and partners. This deal only relates to those on Turkish planes and will abide by the following chart – and if you’re going to Istanbul only, it’s not a bad deal, but to Europe is pricey.
- US to Turkey = 65k…or 52k with this offer.
- US to Europe =
- US to Istanbul + Istanbul to Europe 1 or 2…. 65k + ( 20k or 25k ).
- US to Europe =
What are the terms?
- Book between 3/4/24 and 3/31/24
- Travel by 8/31/24
- 20% is refunded, not discounted
- This means you’ll need to transfer the full amount and the remaining miles will be nested in Turkish
- The offer is valid for award tickets issued between 04/03/2024-31/03/2024, with travel dates between 04/03/2024-31/08/2024.
- The offer is valid on one-way or round trip flights in Economy Class and Business Class across all our network, Türkiye domestic flights included.
- Our members will be refunded 20% Miles for all award tickets issued and flown on their behalf within the scope of the campaign. These Miles are not Status Miles.
- In award tickets issued for more than one person, only the amount of award ticket Miles issued in their own name is within the scope of the campaign.
- Miles will be added to the member’s account within 1 week of the flight. These Miles can be used until December 31, 2025.
- Tickets that do not meet the campaign conditions but are reissued in accordance with the campaign conditions will not be eligible
- Changes in reservation for award tickets issued within the scope of the promotion are allowed, taking into account the ticketing 04/03/2024-31/03/2024 and the travel date of 04/03/2024-31/08/2024.
- All taxes will be charged.
- Taxes and additional services paid with miles are outside the scope of the campaign.
- Miles&Smiles Award Ticket rules apply within the scope of the special offer.
- The related promotion is only valid on scheduled flights operated by Turkish Airlines and AnadoluJet. It is not valid on Turkish Airlines codeshare flights and Star Alliance partner airline flights.
- Award tickets subject to this special offer can be issued through our call center, online channels and sales offices.
- Ticketing dates are according to Turkey’s local time, and flight dates are according to the local time of the relevant airport.
- Rights within the scope of the campaign are non-transferable. This campaign cannot be combined with other Turkish Airlines campaigns.
- Turkish Airlines reserves the right to take legal action against the related parties found to have contravened any rules.
- Turkish Airlines reserves the right to change terms and conditions, definitions and other information pertaining to the special offer and to cancel the offer at any time.
How to find Turkish Award space?
While you need to book on the Turkish website, the easiest way to find award space is actually on United using their old search function in calendar mode.
- Make sure the little button is ticked in the bottom “nonstop”
- The ones pricing in at 88k United miles are
Where does Turkish fly?
You’ll want to begin your search form one of their North American hubs. You can go here to Flightconnections.com to play around with what planes service each route. Keep an eye out for the 787s and A350s – those have the best business class.
How to earn Turkish Miles?
You may have them and not even know it. Turkish is a transfer partner of the following programs:
- Bilt Rewards
- Citi Thank You
- Capital One Miles
Bilt Rewards
If you’re a renter and not using the Bilt Rewards Mastercard you’re truly missing out. It’s the only card on the market that facilitates fee free rent payment, no annual fee, 3x on dining, 2x travel, and a great list of transfer partners. I’m a senior advisor and investor in the company and they have even more exciting things in stow for next year.
Bilt Rewards Mastercard
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Citi Thank You
I signed up for the Citi Thank You Premier earlier this year and earned 80k Thank You points. The Citi Thank You Premier is easily the most underrated card on the market, and is still offering its highest ever offer.
Citi Thank You Premier is offering 80k Thank You points after $4k spend in 3 months
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- You also earn 3x on
- Air Travel
- Hotel
- Supermarkets
- Dining
- and Gas
- You also earn 3x on
Capital One Miles
Capital One Miles are quite valuable as well, and the Capital One Venture X Is my top pick for most valuable super premium card on the market. The Venture Rewards is also a great card that earns 2x as well.
Overall
If you are already sitting on a cache of Bilt, Citi, or Capital One Miles… this could be an interesting option for you.
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