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Insane Giveaway: Turkish Business Class to Istanbul and 3 Nights at the Four Seasons

Aug. 12, 2019
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(Photo by Ben Smithson/The Points Guy)
Insane Giveaway: Turkish Business Class to Istanbul and 3 Nights at the Four Seasons
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Update 8/27/19: We have a winner! Trudy D. of Kansas City will be headed to Turkey in business class later this year. She'll be bringing along one of her sons, and hopes to visit Cappadocia as well. Congratulations Trudy!


One of the world's best-reviewed business-class products is about to get a whole lot better — and we're offering up a chance to fly it for free! In connection with the latest episode of our Miles Away podcast, we're running one of our most exciting giveaways yet.

A very lucky TPG reader, podcast listener and Turkey-bound traveler will walk away with the following:

  • Two round-trip business-class tickets between US gateways and Istanbul (IST)
  • Two nights with breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus
  • One night with breakfast at the Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At Sultanahmet

Here's how to enter to win:

  • Subscribe to Miles Away and Talking Points on Apple Podcasts, Acast or your podcast app of choice
  • Rate and review Miles Away on Apple Podcasts, Acast or your podcast app of choice — if your app doesn't allow reviews, please leave a comment on this post. We love your feedback!
  • Listen to the latest Miles Away episode (Istanbul)
  • Submit your entry via our official form
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You must enter by Friday, August 23 at 11:59 p.m. ET, after which the winner will be chosen at random, and confirmed assuming all of the above requirements are met.

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Sultanahmet by Nick Ellis / The Points Guy.

Please note the following restrictions:

  • Ticket must be issued by 5PM ET on December 27, 2019 (with travel dates within one year)
  • Travel may begin from other US gateways, based on availability, but you'll likely find the best availability from New York City
  • Flight must be reserved four weeks in advance of desired travel dates
  • Travel is not permitted between December 10, 2019 and January 10, 2020
  • Date changes are possible within one year of ticket issue date
  • Name changes are not possible after booking
  • Ticket is not eligible for mileage accrual
  • Four Seasons booking may not be available on all dates

Good luck with the giveaway, and please be sure to subscribe to TPG's podcasts, Talking Points and Miles Away.

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