Your Trip Around the World

Sometimes a long-term planning is worthwhile, because an optimal preparation for the holiday leads to more relaxation and deeper insights into the culture of the country. But even with a long-term planning, not all eventualities can be predicted. Finally, something can always come in between. On expensive flights, there is a risk, for example, of staying sick at illness. Luckily, many travel agencies and airlines do not pay for the flight immediately. Reservations are also possible..

This is then like a normal reservation also. Often in these cases not even a down payment is necessary. Nevertheless, the airline, the flight time and the seat is firmly marked for a flight reservation. So you still have all options open. You can also book several flights at different companies. For multiple-flight reservations, but not every company offers this service for free. In the event of a cancellation, customers may have to pay a discount. This can be coupled to a time limit, the closer the departure date, the higher the cost. The advantage, on the other hand, is that with some airlines it is possible to reserve several months in advance. So the vacationer can secure a very favorable early bird discount. A flight reservation is almost always conveniently made on your own computer and less often in the travel agency. In addition, a flight reservation should be confirmed before departure, about three days before. This mainly concerns the return flight, because sometimes flights are overbooked to compensate for fluctuations. Am I entitled to a refund after purchasing a ticket?

Sometimes it really makes sense to make a fake flight reservation. For example, if you apply for a Schengen Visa. Booking of a real flight for the full price is not recommended, as you cannot be sure, that your visa application will be accepted. In case of rejection, the airline company will not refund the whole price. On the other hand, for a Schengen Visa, you need the proof of a hotel reservation and an Airline ticket for flight itinerary with all matching flight details, for example to China or to Canada. The booking should have an confirmation on it. Beside visa reservation, also on a round trip, at the check in of your destination, you might show an e-ticket to proof, that your travel will go on in the appropriate time. On your long term trip, you will face this problem quite frequently, also on one way trips. In all this cases, a booked flight ticket is not needed, even more it can be a waste of money, if you cannot take this flight.

Here are some of the main rules, how airlines are handeling these terms:

You can cancel your ticket, but the cancellation / refund entitlements vary according to the applicable fare rules for each type of ticket. The fare rules that apply to your ticket are listed on the My Flights page. 

Are there discounted ticket rates for children?

Discounts for children aged 2 to 12, who can travel in their own seat, vary according to the route and fare class. To qualify for discounts, you must present a document confirming your child’s date of birth prior to travel. Further…

Are there discounted ticketing rates for toddlers?

Information about our discounted infant rates can be found on the Toddlers and Children and Tariff Rules pages.

Can I buy a ticket with my credit card and pay in installments?

You can pay your ticket in installments if you use a credit card from one of our partner banks. Information about our partner banks and rate options can be found on the Payments page.

Can I buy a ticket with another person’s credit card?

Yes, you can buy a ticket with another person’s credit card. For more information, see the Reservations page.

Can I buy tickets for a group trip online?

Sales of group tickets can not be processed online (via turkishairlines.com or our mobile app). However, you can use our online channels to purchase tickets for up to seven passengers on international flights and nine passengers on domestic flights. If you have tickets …

Can I cancel an online reservation?

As long as the ticket has not been issued, you can cancel your reservation at no extra cost. If the ticket has already been issued, the cancellation and reimbursement conditions apply to the relevant fare class. More information can be found on the page tariff regulations