Turkish Airlines, a first class suite and Bangkok fun!
Mar 14, 2015, 8:32 am
#19
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: MR Platinum, Aer Lingus GC, BA Bronze, Turkish Classic Plus
Posts: 388
I just booked some Istanbul/Bangkok flights for later in the year. Will be interested to see the difference in Turkish metal, I haven't tried them long haul outside this route but their fares from Dublin to Bangkok are around 800 less than other airlines so I can't justify it!
Mar 14, 2015, 8:45 am
#21
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: MR Platinum, Aer Lingus GC, BA Bronze, Turkish Classic Plus
Posts: 388
Thai Lounge BKK
More details and pics: http://www.thewholeworldisaplaygroun...ounge-bangkok/
We got a late evening flight from Bangkok to Istanbul and headed to the Thai lounge at concourse E. The lounge was fine, mostly unremarkable and well worn. It was empty when we got there but filled up and was very busy by the time we left to board our flight.
I wasn't crazy on the food, a lot of pastries and some add hot water chicken noodle soup. I was surprised at the lack of wine - I don't even really drink wine, only sparkling but it's the first time I've seen a lounge without wine!
The views were nice over the concourse and the showers were good but overall average for a lounge in the flagship airport.
Some pics...
Showers:
More details and pics: http://www.thewholeworldisaplaygroun...ounge-bangkok/
We got a late evening flight from Bangkok to Istanbul and headed to the Thai lounge at concourse E. The lounge was fine, mostly unremarkable and well worn. It was empty when we got there but filled up and was very busy by the time we left to board our flight.
I wasn't crazy on the food, a lot of pastries and some add hot water chicken noodle soup. I was surprised at the lack of wine - I don't even really drink wine, only sparkling but it's the first time I've seen a lounge without wine!
The views were nice over the concourse and the showers were good but overall average for a lounge in the flagship airport.
Some pics...
Showers:
Mar 14, 2015, 9:24 am
#22
Original Poster
Join Date: Mar 2010
Programs: MR Platinum, Aer Lingus GC, BA Bronze, Turkish Classic Plus
Posts: 388
Bangkok Istanbul flight
We were on the same Jet Airways metal as the way out to Bangkok but the check in lady was having none of my requests for row 1 or 2! It was hard not to feel a little hard done by as we turned into our business class seats ha! We were given some fast passes for immigration.
Again, the aircraft was well worn but the seat was comfortable and the lie flat which is always a bonus. The service was the same as when we sat up front and the food was good. We didn't receive an amenity kit and I forgot to ask which is disappointing as it was a nice one on the way out!
Overall it was a good flight with good food and service and plenty of sleep!
Our fast passes:
The cabin:
The Seat:
Food:
We were on the same Jet Airways metal as the way out to Bangkok but the check in lady was having none of my requests for row 1 or 2! It was hard not to feel a little hard done by as we turned into our business class seats ha! We were given some fast passes for immigration.
Again, the aircraft was well worn but the seat was comfortable and the lie flat which is always a bonus. The service was the same as when we sat up front and the food was good. We didn't receive an amenity kit and I forgot to ask which is disappointing as it was a nice one on the way out!
Overall it was a good flight with good food and service and plenty of sleep!
Our fast passes:
The cabin:
The Seat:
Food: