Turkish Airlines Introduces Selection Fees January 1, 2021

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

In search of extra revenue, Turkish Airlines is introducing much hated, among passengers, seat selection fees starting on January 1, 2021. Economy class passengers should be ready to pay $9 to $109 per segment if they decide to choose their seats before online check-in opens. This fee is only waived for Miles&SMiles Elite and Elite+ […]

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Turkish Airlines Extends Validity of Miles by 6 Months (Finally!)

Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby

Last week I posted a rant about Turkish Airlines not extending the validity of expiring award miles given we’re in the middle of a global pandemic and long-haul travel is non-existant and non-plannable. Well, it looks like either someone at TK corporate follows us, or our collective prayers have been answered (or both!). Turkish Airlines […]

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RANT: Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Won’t Extend Miles Expiration Date!

Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines communications department seems to be in a rush these days reminding their loyalty members (by every means possible) that, despite being in the middle of a global pandemic with most of non-essential travel shut down, they may have some miles expiring on December 31st, 2020. During the past week I received just three […]

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Turkish Airlines 50% Miles&Smiles Discount On Economy & Business Class Awards Between Turkey – Northern Europe Through March 31, 2021 (Book By October 31)

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines has launched a discount award campaign for travel to/from Turkey and select cities in Northern Europe through March 31, 2021. Miles&Smiles members can save 50% on economy and business class award tickets if booked by October 31. You can access this offer on the Turkish’ website here. Here are the eligible routes to/from […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Extends Member Tiers By An Additional 12 Months

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines previously extended member tiers by six months (read more here), and has now pushed through an additional 12 months extension. The extension of status doesn’t appear to affect the expiry of award miles unless Turkish Airlines takes separate action to waive it. You can access Turkish Airlines here. Here’s a screenshot that a […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Discontinues Physical Membership Cards

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines is becoming one of the airlines that have decided to discontinue sending out physical membership cards. Miles&Smiles members won’t receive new membership cards effective immediately but can access theirs using a smartphone app. You can access Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles here. Here’s the email that Turkish sent out: To offer you the best service […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Triple Status Miles July 17 – September 15, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines has sent out targeted offers this weekend to select Miles&Smiles members. These eligible members can earn triple status miles for flights between July 17 – September 15, 2020, if booked July 17 – August 3. You can access Turkish Airlines here. Note that this offer is targeted, and it appears that there is […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 6-Month Status Extension Email

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles quietly extended member tiers by six months on March 31, 2020 (read more here), and has now sent out an email about their coronavirus (COVID-19) policy. The email confirms the six months status extension and also that cabin upgrade certificates have been extended. You can access Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles here. Here’s the […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 6-Month Status Extension

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines has quietly extended Miles&Smiles members elite tiers by six months. The airline has not sent out any communication to its members about this extension, and there is no information on Miles&Miles website. You can see the extension when logging in to your account. You can access Turkish Airlines here. Here’s a screenshot that […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Double Elite Qualifying Miles February 20 – March 15, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesTurkish Airlines has launched a new limited-time offer for double elite qualifying miles on international flights. Miles&Smiles members earn double elite miles if booked February 19 – March 1 and flown February 20 – March 15, 2020. You can access this offer on the Turkish Airlines website here. Note that the number of bonus elite […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Expired Miles Reinstatement Campaign

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles is offering an olive branch for members whose miles expired on December 31, 2019. Members that take a business class return between February 18 – April 26 will have their expired miles reinstated through November 30. You can access this offer on the Turkish Airlines website here. Note that there is a […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 25% Off Americas Awards For Travel Through March 31, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles had a monthly promotion for award discounts in 2019 to celebrate the quarter-century of the airline’s loyalty program. Miles&Smiles has brought back the 25% off award discount this time to travel to the Americas through March 31, 2020, that must be ticketed by February 29. You can access this offer on the […]

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Turkish Airlines Complimentary In-Flight Internet?

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a note about his latest flight with Turkish Airlines that had offered complimentary, previously paid, internet access in the economy. Airlines have realized how important for many, some loathe the idea though, the in-flight internet access is and are making it inexpensive and sometimes completely free for premium and elite […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles 30% & 50% Off Awards For Travel Through March 15, 2020

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines has launched up to 50% off awards Cyber Sale for travel through March 15, 2020. Miles&Smiles members can save 30% to 50% on the number of miles required for economy and business on select routes for tickets issued November 28 – December 2. You can access this offer on the Turkish Airlines website […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Discount Award & Bonus Miles Destinations For December 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2019 and has promotions for award discounts and bonus miles monthly. Miles&Smiles just released new destinations that require 30% fewer miles for awards or 30% bonus redeemable ones in November. You must issue the tickets between November 1  – December 31, 2019. You can access this offer […]

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Turkish Airlines Buy Miles&Smiles Miles At Up To 50% Bonus Through October 26, 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines has launched, which I believe is their first-ever, Miles&Smiles miles sale with up to 50% bonus through October 26, 2019. Miles&Smiles members can purchase up to 100,000 miles in a calendar year before the bonus. This offer is open for all program members per the T&Cs. You can access this offer on the […]

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Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Discount Award & Bonus Miles Destinations For November 2019

Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles November SpecialsTurkish Airlines Miles&Smiles is celebrating its 30th anniversary throughout 2019 and has promotions for award discounts and bonus miles monthly. Miles&Smiles just released new destinations that require 30% fewer miles for awards or 30% bonus redeemable ones in November. You must issue the tickets between October 4 – November 30, 2019. You can access this offer […]

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