The question is thus: Im in a quagmire. I can take UA from LAX to TLV via SFO, in Premium Economy for 2150$ (which will get me the regular amount of miles - base and PQP) or I can take Turkish in Biz class outbound and coach on the return for 2200$ which will get me 150% UA miles (2033$ if i dont want UA miles on the return). I would purchase with either Sapphire or UA Quest or UA Biz Mileage+. If i do Turkish I can't use UA miles to upgrade on the return but would have greater likelihood of empty seats next to me (and likely better food). If i go UA i can try to upgrade either leg to Biz using miles and co-pay (which i don't think is worth it) I just want the most bang for my buck in $, miles and points in the long run. Im a UA Silver. Ive never flown Turkish but have heard great things. Which direction do i go?