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Nov 8, 2015, 1:19 pm

JerryFF

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SunExpress Airlines

A colleague needs to fly to Izmir, Turkey from SEA and the best connection is LH to FRA connecting to SunExpress. I have never heard of SunExpress but LH has a joint fare with them so I assume they are reputable - though it is not a codeshare flight.

Does anyone have experience with SunExpress or connecting to them in FRA?

Nov 9, 2015, 5:53 am

flyingfkb

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Originally Posted by JerryFF

Sunexpress is a joint venture between LH and Turkish. It started as charter airline to fly mainly German tourists to Turkey during summer. Today it serves regular routes in addition to its charter flights. The airline has good track record. When it comes to service and cabin they are somehow between a charter airline and a normal service airline (for example they have WiFi on board and you can download the SunMedia App to watch movies (which you have to pay).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SunExpress

Nov 10, 2015, 1:45 am

Romanianflyer

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I enjoyed my flight last year BSL-ADB, as well as a flight to SAW some years back. Always found them reliable, although it's nothing fancy.

I booked my tickets in the cheapest booking class on their website directly, which didn't include any drinks or food (although they are decently priced on board). But more expensive tickets include either a basic sandwich and drink, or even a full meal and multiple drinks. If the ticket is on LH stock and not booked seperately, this might already be included in the price!

Nov 11, 2015, 11:30 am

Bozzie4

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I've flown them quite a bit--great opportunity to find cheaper (seasonal) flights between Turkish destinations and wider-Europe. Your friend may also want to check out Pegasus which is even cheaper--although more like WN with respect to the markets it serves.