Are Airlines Competing for the Weirdest Promo Ever? Turkish Airlines Says: Hold My Tea

It looks like all airlines are trying to outdo each other with the weirdest sales possible, and Turkish Airlines might just take the crown. Their latest promo? Fly to six continents by October 27, 2025, and they’ll reward you with one million bonus Miles & Smiles award miles.

Yep, one million.

But before you start packing for an around-the-world adventure, here’s what you need to know about the promo—and why this one’s both exciting and a bit of a puzzle.

✈️ Turkish Airlines’ “Million Mile” Challenge – The Details:

The deal:

Fly Turkish Airlines to six different continents between June 27 and October 27, 2025
Get 1,000,000 bonus miles
Travel must connect through Istanbul
Only paid (revenue) tickets qualify (no award flights)
Flights to Turkey itself don’t count toward your six-continent goal
Only Turkish-operated flights qualify (no partner airlines, no 5th freedom flights)

Example:

JFK–Istanbul–Tokyo = 1 continent (Asia)
JFK–Istanbul–Tokyo–Istanbul–Cape Town = 2 continents (Asia + Africa)
JFK–Istanbul–Tokyo–Istanbul–New York = 2 continents (Asia + North America)

💡 Real Cost and Value

Most itineraries to hit all 6 continents are being priced around $4,000–$5,000, but with creativity and flexibility, it might be possible to get that down to under $3,000.

Let’s be honest: That’s still a decent chunk of change. But it may actually be a smart investment. Turkish miles are very valuable—for example:

10K miles = any U.S. domestic flight on United (economy)
15K miles = any U.S. domestic flight (first class)

Just note:

United has limited award space for partners
Turkish miles expire after 3 years, regardless of activity

🌍 So Is It Worth It?

If you’re a travel junkie, or you just want to bank a million miles in one swoop, this Turkish Airlines offer might be for you. You’ll likely also earn Star Alliance Gold through 2027, giving you lounge access, extra baggage, and other perks on United and other Star Alliance carriers.

Just be ready for:

A tight travel window (6/27–10/27/25)
Booking multiple long-haul flights
A little bit of creative itinerary planning

Compared to JetBlue’s “25 cities = 350K points & 25 years of Mosaic status” promo, this Turkish deal might be even more valuable for international travelers—especially if you’re already hunting for Star Alliance status or need lots of miles fast.

🚀 Final Thoughts

Whether this promo sounds like a wild adventure or a logistical nightmare probably depends on your passport stamp collection—and your available PTO. But if you’re up for the challenge, Turkish Airlines is offering real value in exchange for some creative continent-hopping.