Why do I get fewer miles on MNL-IST-GRU vs MNL-IST on Turkish Airlines?
If I book Manila to São Paulo (with a stopover in Istanbul) on Turkish Airlines I only earn 1,250 miles in my account.
But if I book Manila to Istanbul, it's 7,082 miles. Why does the shorter flight earn more points?
Best Answer
It depends on the fare classes on the tickets. See the following links.
Wikipedia: Fare basis code.
Turkish Airlines: Counting miles based on fare class.
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Is Turkish airline part of miles and More?
Turkish Airlines has been a Miles & More partner since March 2007, so you can earn miles all around the globe. The airline is also a Star Alliance member, a club to which airlines such as Lufthansa, TAP, Air Canada and Austrian Airlines also belong.How many miles do I need for Turkish Airlines?
You can redeem miles for anyone besides yourself, but you need to register them in your Miles & Smiles account first. If you need 10,000 additional miles or less to issue an award ticket, you can buy them at a rate of 25 euros (about $27) per 1,000 miles.Which Turkish airline has longest?
In 2018, Turkish Airlines announced it was planning an Istanbul - Sydney route, a great-circle distance of 14,967 km (9,300 mi; 8,082 nmi) with their Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This would become the world's second-longest flight if it was effected.How long after flight can you claim miles Turkish Airlines?
Miles are added to your account within 2 days after your flight.Turkish Airlines SCAM! Don't Book Before Watching!
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