If you’re one of those people who have dreamed of relaxing, having a welcome drink and stretching your legs while the rest of the plane boards, you’re in good company. Unless you are flying premium economy class on Turkish airlines is just an enormous treat but pay full price? That wasn’t so much. The good news is that there are smart and simple ways to get those comfy seats at great prices.
Look out for deals and book smart
Timing is everything, no first things first, because you will need your time to create something. Being able to have access to the Dreamliner 787 to fly over Europe is what makes Turkish Airlines special and it also offers promotional fares in their business class seats from time to time. You don’t have to be some travel wizard to find them. Just keep checking their official Turkish Airlines website or sign up to their newsletter so you never will miss out on a good deal.
One more piece of pro tip? If you try to book it early, at least two months before the trip, booking will be relatively easier. Last minute booking almost always means you’re paying more. If you want flexible dates for your travel, it is best that you use Google Flights or Skyscanner so you can always get the best deal for travel within a couple of days. Daily prices are lower than weekends, even though Tuesdays and Wednesdays are discount days.
It also helps to check nearby airports. For example, if you’re flying to India from the US, you can compare fares from both Delhi and Mumbai — you never know what a surprise may be in store for you, even a ticket in business from as low as U.S. $3000.
Use miles, points, and even bidding
If you’ve ever flown Turkish Airlines or if you have some travel credit card points you’ve accumulated and want to use, you’re already halfway to that business class seat. Sign up for their Miles&Smiles program — it’s free and it’s gold. Not only flying but also some partner hotels, car rentals, as well as some credit cards – all these options will earn you miles.
Once you have enough miles under your belt, you might be able to even use them to get a business class flight — or to upgrade an existing economy booking. Although buying a business class seat outright is way more expensive, it’s much cheaper to purchase.
Turkish Airlines also offers a cool thing – upgrade bidding. When you book an economy ticket you can occasionally put a bid in for an upgrade. Business class will save you a tonne of money regardless of what you decide. It’s no tricks, just luck and smart bidding.
Don’t underestimate credit card points either. Most often, you can transfer points from cards like American Express or Chase to Turkish Airlines. These points, however, sometimes cover a big chunk of your business class ticket.
Dreaming of flying business class? Try flying business class. Turkish Airlines offers tons of ways to fly in style for less — whether you use your miles, bid for an upgrade or grab a limited time offer. So take a few moments, treat yourself. You deserve that legroom and fancy dessert.
