Turkish Airlines /

600,000 Miles

Star Alliance 1.30¢ per mile ≈ $7,800.00 value

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Value Breakdown

Dollar Value

$7,800.00

Based on average redemption value of 1.30¢ per mile

Alliance Comparison

Star Alliance Average: 1.46¢ per mile

-10.9% vs alliance average

Alliance Partners

Air Canada

Star Alliance

Value: 1.40¢ per mile

8,400.00 USD value

ANA

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

8,700.00 USD value

Avianca

Star Alliance

Value: 1.70¢ per mile

10,200.00 USD value

Singapore Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.60¢ per mile

9,600.00 USD value

TAP Air Portugal

Star Alliance

Value: 1.15¢ per mile

6,900.00 USD value

United Airlines

Star Alliance

Value: 1.45¢ per mile

8,700.00 USD value

Smart Recommendations

Best Time to Book

Book your award flights for routes like Istanbul to New York City in mid-January, specifically from January 15 to January 31, as airlines typically release more availability after the holiday season.

Sweet Spot

You can redeem 60,000 miles for a one-way business class ticket from the U.S. to North Asia (e.g., Tokyo) with Turkish Airlines, which typically costs around $3,500 in cash.

Routing Trick

Book a round-trip from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST) via Chicago (ORD) instead of direct, allowing you to save approximately 3,000 miles on your itinerary while enjoying an extra stopover.

Avoid These Fees

Avoid flying with Spirit Airlines for domestic routes in the U.S. as they often charge up to $65 for carry-on bags and $55 for checked luggage, significantly increasing your overall travel costs.

Alternative Airlines

Tap

Star Alliance

678,261 miles (+78,261 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Avianca

Star Alliance

458,824 miles (-141,176 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value

Singapore

Star Alliance

487,500 miles (-112,500 miles) (Alliance Partner)

Better Value