Global Corporate Travel Advantages with THY Corporate Club
THY Corporate Club: A Global Competitive Advantage in Corporate Travel
THY Corporate Club: A Global Competitive Advantage in Corporate Travel
Corporate travel is no longer just about “cheaper tickets.” Unless consistency, flexibility, reporting, and global access are managed as a whole, companies may unknowingly lose control of their budgets.
Turkish Airlines Corporate Club goes beyond traditional airline discounts by offering a structured corporate travel program designed for companies operating globally.
What Is THY Corporate Club?
THY Corporate Club provides companies with a defined annual flight volume:
- Corporate discounted fares
- Additional baggage allowances
- Miles&Smiles Elite Corporate card benefits
- Global lounge & fast track access
- Centralized reporting and traceability
It is a globally valid business travel program.
Important note: This program is not a “campaign” but operates under a corporate contract structure.
Corporate Airfare Discounts (International)
Business & Economy Class Discount Structure
Within the scope of THY Corporate Club, on Turkey–world, world–Turkey, and world–world routes:
- Business Class: 3% – 8%
- Economy Class: 2% – 6%
Net corporate discounts are applied.
These discounts:
- Vary depending on flexible / semi-flexible / promotional fare classes
- Are automatically applied at the time of ticket purchase
- Do not require post-purchase requests, vouchers, or manual processing
International Extra Baggage Advantage (Prevents Hidden Costs)
Baggage is one of the most frequently overlooked cost items in corporate travel budgets.
With THY Corporate Club:
- In Economy & Business Class
- +10 kg or +1 piece
- On baggage-free fare packages: +15 kg / +1 piece
is automatically granted.
This benefit:
- Is especially valuable for consulting, sales, and technical teams
- Prevents unexpected additional charges
- Reduces accounting and expense-report complexity
Miles&Smiles Elite Corporate Card: The Real Leverage
Depending on annual flight volume, companies qualify for Elite Corporate Cards.
What Does the Elite Corporate Card Offer?
- Business-class check-in counters worldwide
- Exclusive passenger lounges (global lounge access)
- Fast Track & Istanbul Airport priority passages
- Priority boarding and baggage handling
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Fare freeze service
- Additional lounge access including AJet flights
For frequent-flying executives and critical employees, time saved = money saved.
Miles&Smiles Elite Corporate Card Eligibility Table
The number of cards earned based on your company’s Turkey-based flight spend (excluding taxes) is as follows:
| Annual Total Flight Spend (TRY) | Number of Elite Corporate Cards |
| 0 – 999,999 | 0 |
| 1,000,000 – 1,999,999 | 1 |
| 2,000,000 – 2,999,999 | 2 |
| 3,000,000 – 3,999,999 | 3 |
| 4,000,000 – 4,999,999 | 4 |
Miles&Smiles Elite Corporate Benefits Table
| Category | Privilege Provided |
| Airport Priorities | Istanbul Airport Special Entrance (Gate 5) & Fast Track |
| Dedicated Passport Control Counters (International) | |
| Business-Class Check-in for Domestic & International Flights | |
| Priority Boarding and Priority Baggage Delivery | |
| Lounge Access | THY Exclusive Lounges (Domestic & International) |
| AJet Lounge Access | |
| International Partner Lounges | |
| In-Flight Comfort | Free Wi-Fi: 400 MB in Economy / Unlimited in Business |
| Seat Selection: Complimentary Standard & Front Seats | |
| Extra Baggage: +20 kg or +1 piece in addition to corporate allowance | |
| Reservations & Support | 50% Discount for the 2nd Passenger in Business Class |
| Priority Reservation Waitlist | |
| Free Fare Freeze Service | |
| Family Membership Option | |
| Dedicated Support Line: 444 1 849 |
Why Is It Critical for Corporate Travel Management?
THY Corporate Club alone delivers limited value. Its true potential emerges when combined with a professional TMC (Travel Management Company) such as Viking Turizm.
When properly structured, it enables companies to:
- Centralized contracts and centralized reporting
- Prevent hidden markups and ticket manipulation
- Gain strategic negotiation power based on annual flight volume
- Comply with global RFP and audit processes
Who Is It Suitable For?
- Multinational corporations
- Mid-to-large companies with international travel needs
- Sales, technical service, and management-heavy travel structures
- CFOs who want full control over corporate travel
Conclusion: Not a Campaign, but Corporate Infrastructure
When poorly structured, THY Corporate Club may look like just a “discount table.”
When structured correctly:
It becomes an integral part of a company’s global travel infrastructure.
What differentiates corporate travel is not cheap tickets, but a predictable and manageable cost structure.