A few days ago, we posted a fare from Chicago to Istanbul on Star Alliance carriers. KLM has responded with a lower price, saving you over $30. We always like a little fare war because the consumer always win.
Photo: David Spender, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Date:
- October 26th – November 2nd. Valid for travel from October 26th – December 16th or December 24th – March 24th, 2013. Use ITA Software Matrix Airfare Search and flexible month search to see availability — enable advance routing codes and enter “kl+” on both outbound and return fields to search only KLM availability. Must purchase by March 31st, 2013. (This does not mean this fare will be available until then; KLM can pull this anytime).
Routing:
- ORD – AMS (Amsterdam) – IST (Istanbul) – AMS – ORD
Mileage:
- 10,956 miles or 4.8 cents per mile. KLM partners with Delta and is the national airline of the Netherlands. This fare will credit 100% mileage with Delta SkyMiles. Remember to provide them your Delta SkyMiles number at check-in to receive your miles. DO NOT CREDIT THIS TO KLM’s program, as it will only earn 25%. Credit to Delta!
Booking:
- Use dates found on ITA Software Matrix Search and book on KLM.com.
Background Information:
- Visa: US Citizens – Visa on Arrival for $20. Other nationals, check the TIMATIC Visa Database
- Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY) – $1USD = 1.87 TRY
Tips for saving when using credit cards at international destinations:
- No Foreign Transaction Fee Credit Cards to save on international purchases
- Don’t get hit with Dynamic Currency Conversion
- Get your taxes refunded when shopping
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