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Can I use my miles to upgrade someone else Turkish Airlines?

As a Miles&Smiles member, you can use Miles to upgrade yourself or loved ones (there is no obligation to fly together) on flights operated by Turkish Airlines and partner Star Alliance member airlines.



Yes, you can use your Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles miles to upgrade a flight for someone else, even if you are not traveling with them. Turkish Airlines is relatively flexible with their "Business Upgrade" policy. To do this, the person you are upgrading must already have a confirmed economy class ticket in an eligible fare class (some deeply discounted or promotional fares may be excluded from mileage upgrades). You can process the upgrade by logging into your Miles & Smiles account on the official website or mobile app and entering the passenger's PNR (reservation code) and last name. Alternatively, you can call the Turkish Airlines call center to authorize the deduction of miles from your account for their seat. If you are a member of a "Family Membership" account, the process is even simpler as miles are pooled among family members. It is important to note that seat availability for mileage upgrades is limited and distinct from standard Business Class availability, so it is best to check for "Award Upgrade" space as early as possible. Once the upgrade is confirmed, the lucky recipient will enjoy the full Turkish Airlines Business Class experience, including lounge access and their award-winning onboard catering.

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Summary. Turkish Airlines business class seats are an excellent option for long-haul and transatlantic flights. The benefits are plenty with lie-flat seats, plenty of legroom, personalized service, “flying chefs” and extra comforts like Wi-Fi and noise canceling headphones.

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Extra baggage with Miles can be purchased via Turkish Airlines website, mobile app, sales offices, or call center. To benefit from extra baggage with Miles, Miles&Smiles member must make the payment only with Miles.

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Call The Airline Even though many airlines permit you to book a ticket for somebody else spending your own miles, there are few airlines which entail you to inform them about the usage of your miles by somebody else on phone or over the ticket counter.

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Focus on earning points that either partner can use Airline and hotel rewards credit cards can offer lucrative bonuses and cardholder perks. However, hotel points and airline miles generally can't be transferred to another member — at least without prohibitively expensive fees.

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There are different earning charts for each partner airline. So, be sure to check if your fare class is eligible to earn miles and how many miles you'll earn before deciding to put your Turkish frequent flyer number on a partner reservation. Finally, Turkish miles expire three years from the time they're earned.

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Know When to Ask
Talk to a gate agent and let them know that you're interested in moving up. Once onboard there isn't anything we can do as a flight attendant, Kamalani said of her airline. Gate agents will typically have a list of frequent fliers who are first eligible for upgrades.

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On almost every flight, the passengers who get upgrades are either the ones who pay for them (whether in dollars or miles) in advance or frequent fliers with elite status who receive complimentary upgrades as part of their perks. There are very few exceptions, so don't expect to score a free upgrade by just asking.

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He said: “You should ask the lead flight attendant or the flight attendant at the boarding door. “You should ask prior to door closure, but don't be surprised if they don't move you until after you're in the air if they're going to grant your request.”

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These tricks and ground rules are worth keeping in mind as you try to land that elusive free upgrade.
  1. Be a seriously loyal customer. ...
  2. Get an airline credit card. ...
  3. Dress neatly. ...
  4. Check in online at the earliest possible time. ...
  5. Be on time, and have good timing. ...
  6. Ask politely and directly. ...
  7. Be reasonable.


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