Newsletter   Issue 32   Nov. - Dec. 2008 - Jan. 2009 Year 8

Miles&Smiles

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dear Member,

This quarterly newsletter intends to inform you about new additions to the program, special promotions to many attractive destinations and offers from our program partners.

We would also like to inform you about the developments in the airline industry and at Turkish Airlines.

Turkish Airlines is moving forward to becoming one of the leading airlines in Europe. Miles&Smiles program is also growing in numbers and in content. In the coming months, many new program partners will be joining to the Miles&Smiles program from several different industries.

Sincerely,

Haşmet Gökırmak

Haşmet Gökırmak, Ph.D.
Vice President Business Development
Turkish Airlines Inc.

 
Please Keep in Mind!

Stating your Miles&Smiles card number while making your reservation and presenting your membership card during check-in will be sufficient for the automatic credit of your flights. Please do not forget to state your full name exactly as appears on your Miles&Smiles card to our staff assisting you in completing your reservation.

Do you remember the special meal preference you selected to have on your Turkish Airlines flights when you became a member of our programme? We do. If you have forgotten or would just like a change, you may change your preference by updating your details at www.thy.com/smiles

You may claim your missing flights by entering the flight number, flight date, booking class, origin-destination and the ticket number into the “Mileage Claim Form” available at www.thy.com/smiles

News
Special Offer from the Turkish Airlines Website and Call-Center!

If you buy your ticket online or via our call center, you can pay by installments. Please visit to www.thy.com or contact at 444 0 849.

If you buy online or via our call center with a “Maximum” credit card from either IsBank, Ziraat Bank, ING Bank, you can pay by 3 installments. We wish you the privilege of a seamless flight experience with Turkish airlines…

For more information about our special offers please contact our Call Center at 444 0 849.

Special offers for December!
Period
From
To
01-07 December 2008
Istanbul
Doha, Tripoli, Dublin
08-14 December 2008
Istanbul
Tunis, Dnepropetrovsk, Rostov
15-21 December 2008
Istanbul
Minsk, Skopje, Geneva
22-31 December 2008
Istanbul
Warsaw, Helsinki, Stuttgart
 
Period
From
To
01-07 December 2008
Istanbul
Lagos
08-14 December 2008
Istanbul
Hong Kong
15-21 December 2008
Istanbul
Khartoum
22-31 December 2008
Istanbul
Beijing, Shanghai

Please contact with our Call Center (+90 212 444 0 849) for the special fares.

 

New Delicacies Onboard!

Turkish Airlines is now offering its passengers a broader onboard food selection. Incorporation with the global catering company DO&CO, Turkish DO&CO is established and serving Turkish Airlines flights from 2007. THY has enriched its assortment for 2008-2009. While serving Turkish delicacies in the menus prepared with the “Who is in the kitchen cooking?” concept, an exquisite array of Italian, Spanish, French and Asian cuisines are also available. Different varieties are served both in domestic and international flights prepared by Turkish DO&CO. Passengers frequently flying with Turkish Airlines will be able to degust different food from menus changing weekly. In addition to the menus such as Patlıcan Kebap (Eggplant Kebab), Çoban Kavurma (Turkish Lamb Roast), Rigatoni, and Chicken Satay, delicacies like Çöp Şiş Dürüm (Skewer Kebab Wrap), Külbastı, Pide (Pita), Etli Ekmek (flat pastry baked with ground meat) will be served on domestic flights. On the other hand, a global selection including Safran-Basmati-Rice, Kimchi, Bibimbap will be served on international flights. Furthermore, when tasting their delicious Steamed Sea Bass, our passengers will feel themselves in a fish restaurant by the sea. On international flights, the menu cards prepared with the “Who is in the kitchen cooking?” concept will be available for both Business Class and Economy Class passengers. Turkish DO&CO is in the kitchen!

New Delicacies Onboard

We are ready to fly to new destinations!

We are pleased to announce that TK launches new direct services to Birmingham in UK by the mid of December; to Sao Poulo at a time between the end of January and the beginning of March; to Livov, our 6. destination in Ukraine; to Nairobi in Kenya at soon. Moreover AnadoluJet will start also Ankara - Corlu flights.

Turkish Airlines continues to expand its network not only by launching new direct services but also by increasing the number of its weekly flights to Bagdat, Tripoli, Aleppo, Dnepropetrovsk, Batman, St.Petersburg during the winter season.

Turkish Airlines restarted the Baghdad flights!

Turkish Airlines restarted the Baghdad flights on 26.10.2008 which were cancelled during the Gulf War in 1991. Our Istanbul - Bagdat flight departs from Istanbul at 08:30 AM and return flight departs from Bagdat at 13:45 on Monday, Thursday and Saturday, 3 days in a week.

Turkish Airlines takes the 3rd place in European In-Flight Entertainment Awards...

Turkish airlines has been ranked as the third in in-flight entertainment awards by the leading research advisors in air travel industry Skytrax and World Airline Entertainment Association ( WAEA). Thirty-three commercial airlines from around the world competed for the 20th Annual WAEA Avion Award of distinction honoring excellence in inflight entertainment in 7 different categories. The winners were ranked highest by airline passengers around the world in opinion polls administered online in multiple languages by Skytrax and WAEA. This ranking is very important for Turkish Airlines which is committed to increase quality of passenger service.

Miles&Smiles members will be able to upgrade on 13 airlines!
Miles&Smiles members may redeem their miles for upgrades on flights operated by the participating Star Alliance carriers as well as Turkish Airlines, either for themselves or for other people, even when they do not travel together. Online booking over www.thy.com/smiles is the best way to book your Star Alliance upgrade whereas you can also contact our Call Center +90 212 444 0 849 for your Star Alliance Upgrade requests.

You can book an upgrade award with these airline partners:

Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways , Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, TAP Portugal, Thai Airways ,Turkish Airlines and United.

You can have your paid and confirmed ticket upgraded no later than 24 hours prior to departure. Star Alliance Upgrade Award can be applied only on certain applicable fares.

You are required to have a paid ticket that must be issued on the booking classes Y or B to upgrade from Economy Class to Business Class on Turkish Airlines flights.

Miles&Smiles members will be able to upgrade on 13 airlines

The big discount of Miles&Smiles begins!
Throughout the month of November, Miles&Smiles program is offering its members the opportunity to fly all over the world at mile discounts of over 50%.

Miles&Smiles members who will be able to redeem award tickets in return for a far lower number of miles will enjoy discounts enabling them to fly to destinations requiring 20.000 miles for only 9.500 miles or destinations requiring 50.000 miles for only 29.000 miles.

For the routes on which promotional miles can be used and the number of miles needed, please click.

The big discount of Miles&Smiles begins!

 
Earn 1,000 Bonus Miles instead of 500 with Hilton Mini Breaks
Miles&Smiles members staying minimum 2 nights with Minibreaks at Hilton Family Hotels between 1 November 2008 and and 31 January 2009 earn 1,000 Bonus Miles instead of 500 per stay.

With over 180 hotels in over 95 cities across 35 countries in the UK, Europe, Africa and beyond, there’s more to explore than ever before.

Our hotels are at the heart of the places you’re waiting to discover – from vibrant cities such as London, Athens, İzmir and İstanbul to cultural centres like Warsaw, Prague, Budapest or Mersin. And with fascinating cities like Venice and Paris, there’s even more to inspire you.

Take it easy and start your day with a lie in and enjoy a lazy breakfast as late as 11am. And with a late checkout up to 6pm you can make the most of your last day.

Mini Breaks offers special advantages for families as well. With My little Hilton kids, under age 18, stay for free when sharing your room and a second room for children is half price. Additionally, all children aged 10 and younger eat and drink for free in at least one hotel operated restaurant when accompanied by paying adults.

For more information and to book, visit: hiltonminibreaks.com/tr

* In order to earn your extra miles please give the code P17HVB at the time of booking.

Hilton HHonors

Hilton HHonors

 

Stay at Divan Hotels & continue to earn Bonus Miles all year long!
All year long keep earning 500 Bonus Miles for your accomodations at Divan Bodrum Palmira, Divan Ankara, Divan City Istanbul and Divan Antalya.

This campaign is valid at the best available rates with direct reservations to Divan Hotels. For further information please contact Divan hotels directly.

For reservation;

Divan Antalya 0242 248 68 00

Divan City İstanbul 0212 337 49 00

Divan Ankara 0312 457 40 00

Divan Bodrum Palmira 0252 377 56 01

Online reservation www.divan.com.tr

Divan Hotels

Divan Hotels

Award Yourself with Swissôtel Ankara Amrita Spa & Wellness – A Unique Experience!

Special discount for Miles&Smiles members at Swissôtel Ankara!

During November, December 2008 and January 2009, %30 discount opportunity on classic facial and all messages at Amrita Spa & Wellness. Revunate with Rakı Message, Sea Crystal, Aroma Therapy messages and more! You will discover the sanctuary of bliss and wellness with Amrita Spa & Wellness established on 3000 m ground. Delight all of your senses!

For more information; 90 312 409 36 66

www.ankara.swissotel.com

“For special discount, please show your Miles&Smiles card at the reception”

Elaborate gatherings, successful meetings at Swissôtel Grand Efes, Izmir

Built on 7,299 square meters, Grand Efes Convention Centre features 19 meeting and conference rooms, ballrooms and an exhibition area, meticulously designed for various events. The Convention Centre is capable of serving up to 1000 guests for meetings and 850 guests for banquets. Grand Efes Convention Centre, equipped with the state of the art technology is the first of its kind in Izmir.

For meeting groups over 10, exclusively special Swiss Meeting Advantages are available just for Miles&Smiles members!

For more information please contact us at +90 232 414 0000 or e-mail us at izmir@swissotel.com.

Swissôtel Ankara

Swissôtel

Swissôtel Grand Efes İzmir

Swissôtel

Celebrate three Park Hyatt hotel openings and Turkish Airlines’ new route to Birmingham with Bonus Miles

Celebrate Turkish Airlines’ new route to Birmingham and Park Hyatt hotel openings in Istanbul, Beijing and Shanghai with triple Miles&Smiles bonus miles in these locations.

Miles&Smiles members can also enjoy double Miles&Smiles bonus miles at over 40 participating Hyatt hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Greater China.
To book, call Hyatt Reservations or visit www.hyatt.com and quote offer code TK305, provide your Miles&Smiles card number on check in and choose Miles&Smiles miles for your stay. Offer is valid for eligible stays between 1 November 2008 and 31 January 2009, is subject to availability and may not be combined with other promotions. Full terms and conditions apply. Valid at participating Hyatt hotels in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Greater China.

PARK HYATT ISTANBUL-MAÇKA PALAS: An oasis of luxury in downtown Istanbul

Ideally located in the fashionable Nişantaşı district, the hotel is within walking distance of many upscale designer fashion houses, ultra-trendy bars and restaurants.

PARK HYATT BEIJING AND PARK HYATT SHANGHAI: Redefining modern luxury in China’s twin cities

Park Hyatt hotels are typically small and distinguished properties designed to meet the needs of discerning individual travellers, promising elegant and gracious service on a personal, intimate scale. Visit www.park.hyatt.com.

CELEBRATE TURKISH AIRLINES’ NEW ROUTE: Linking Istanbul and Birmingham, UK

Earn Triple Miles at Hyatt Regency Birmingham and Hyatt Regency Istanbul

Hyatt Regency hotels are among the best-known and familiar Hyatt hotels located in leading business and group destinations around the world. These hotels feature stylish, contemporary design, abundant meeting facilities and extraordinary restaurants. Visit www.hyatt.com.

Hyatt

Hyatt

Hyatt

Discover the elegant world of Mövenpick Hotel & Resorts in Turkey and Double your Bonus Miles.
Rising up among the skyscrapers of modern Istanbul skyline, Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul, the Mediterranean design boutique hotel, Mövenpick Resort Bodrum and Mövenpick Hotel Izmir, located in the heart of Izmir offers double Bonus Miles until 31 January 2009. As a Miles & Smiles member you will earn 1000 Bonus Miles per stay instead of 500.

Whether it’s Istanbul, Izmir or Bodrum, Mövenpick Hotels and Resorts is everywhere you want to be in Turkey, offering its signature style and passion for service.

• Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul: +90 212 319 29 29
• Mövenpick Hotel Izmir: + 90 232 488 14 14
• Mövenpick Resort Bodrum: +90 252 311 10 20

For reservations and information please visit www.moevenpick-hotels.com.

 

Mövenpick

Mövenpick

Mövenpick

Why don’t you rent from Avis and get special rates & 500 Bonus Miles?
With this special offer Miles&Smiles members can get prices starting from 89 YTL and earn 500 Bonus Miles.

Please make a reservation at www.avis.com.tr or call Avis reservation center at 444 2847 to benefit from our offer.

Renting an Avis car you will enjoy flexibility, convenience and great service at 51 locations, as well as 7/24 technical support. This offer is valid at all Avis airport offices for Miles&Smiles members documenting a THY flight within 24 hours.

This special promotion is valid until 31st of december 2008 and the rates include Unlimited Mileage, Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Theft Protection (TP) and Value Added Tax (VAT)..

*This offer cannot be used in conjunction with other offers and discounts.

Avis

Avis

Double your miles!

Earn 1000 Bonus Miles for any 3 days-rental or more and enjoy an unforgettable drive! Offer valid until 31/01/09.

To earn Bonus Miles, please submit your Miles&Smiles card at Europcar stations when picking up your rental car.

Booking: www.europcar.com/turkish +90.216.427 0 427

Europcar

Europcar

Special Advantages for Miles&Smiles Members from Sixt rent a car!
Rent one day for free with Sixt in Turkey!

For Miles&Smiles Members; rent 4 days and pay only 3 days, thats 1 day for free! At all Sixt rent a car locations in Turkey during 1st November 2008 – 31st January 2009. You will earn 500 Bonus Miles at every car rental.

For reservations, call Sixt rent a car from our call center number +90 232 444 00 76.

To enjoy this exclusive offer, please present your Miles&Smiles Card at the Sixt counter.

Terms&Conditions: This promotion is valid for İstanbul, İzmir, Ankara, Antalya, Bodrum, Marmaris, Dalaman, Kuşadası, Kayseri Sixt Offices. This promotion can not be combined with any other offer and promotion.

 

Sixt

Sixt

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