Apr 26, 2013, 12:31 am
Last edit by: jonnye
Please post your "I m flying TK XX, route xxx-xxx, which aircraft, which seat is used?" questions in this master thread.
As this is a wiki thread everyone can now edit this post and add information, particularly on popular routes.
Example:
IST-BKK, TK68, A340-300, old business class seat, angled, no comfort class
BKK-IST, TK65, A330-300, 2-2 full flat
IST-JFK, TK3, A330-300, new business class seat, flat, no comfort class
IST-JFK, TK1, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
IST-PVG, TK26, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
HKG-IST, TK71, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
IAH-IST, TK34, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
Details and pictures of the aircraft interiors in all classes can be found here:
FAQ 4: Flying with Turkish Airlines: lounges, aircraft, routes, baggage...
A321's & B738's/9's Business Class Seats Conundrum:
4x Rows - Seating AB EF = New Business Class (Cradle Seats)
3x or 5x Rows - Seating AC DF = Old Business Class (Economy Seats w/ middle seat blocked)
Seat map for 2 class B777
Economy:
Business:
As this is a wiki thread everyone can now edit this post and add information, particularly on popular routes.
Example:
IST-BKK, TK68, A340-300, old business class seat, angled, no comfort class
BKK-IST, TK65, A330-300, 2-2 full flat
IST-JFK, TK3, A330-300, new business class seat, flat, no comfort class
IST-JFK, TK1, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
IST-PVG, TK26, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
HKG-IST, TK71, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
IAH-IST, TK34, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
Details and pictures of the aircraft interiors in all classes can be found here:
FAQ 4: Flying with Turkish Airlines: lounges, aircraft, routes, baggage...
A321's & B738's/9's Business Class Seats Conundrum:
4x Rows - Seating AB EF = New Business Class (Cradle Seats)
3x or 5x Rows - Seating AC DF = Old Business Class (Economy Seats w/ middle seat blocked)
Seat map for 2 class B777
Economy:
Business:
"I m flying TK XX, route xxx-xxx, which aircraft, which seat is used?" Master Thread
Apr 2, 2014, 9:05 am
#346
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: TK Gold, M&M FTL, QR Gold, HH Diamond, PCR Platinum
Posts: 1,667
TK will try to send the new A321s with IFE and proper seats in business class, but there is always the odd chance that they need to swap them last-minute.
If price is comparable with BA (and cheaper than the 777 J), I would take TK, at least you know you get better food and access to the lounge in IST on your way back.
If price is comparable with BA (and cheaper than the 777 J), I would take TK, at least you know you get better food and access to the lounge in IST on your way back.
Apr 2, 2014, 9:14 am
#347
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC, BA, Marriott, SPG
Posts: 842
July 2 - 6 are my dates.
I went ahead with TK as, even with old product in J, it will have superior food than BA plus there is the chance of the new J or up-gauge aircraft my dates.
Plus flight is the first day of TK operating in LHR T2 - hindsight suggests that it might be a bad idea to fly out of T2 the first day several airlines relocate to the new terminal.
I went ahead with TK as, even with old product in J, it will have superior food than BA plus there is the chance of the new J or up-gauge aircraft my dates.
Plus flight is the first day of TK operating in LHR T2 - hindsight suggests that it might be a bad idea to fly out of T2 the first day several airlines relocate to the new terminal.
Apr 2, 2014, 3:08 pm
#348
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 110
July 2 - 6 are my dates.
I went ahead with TK as, even with old product in J, it will have superior food than BA plus there is the chance of the new J or up-gauge aircraft my dates.
Plus flight is the first day of TK operating in LHR T2 - hindsight suggests that it might be a bad idea to fly out of T2 the first day several airlines relocate to the new terminal.
I went ahead with TK as, even with old product in J, it will have superior food than BA plus there is the chance of the new J or up-gauge aircraft my dates.
Plus flight is the first day of TK operating in LHR T2 - hindsight suggests that it might be a bad idea to fly out of T2 the first day several airlines relocate to the new terminal.
Apr 3, 2014, 5:03 am
#350
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 110
For A321: Everything onwards of TC-JRM is with the new product and also of TC-JSA onwards is new.
On the B737 you have everthing onwards of TC-JHM with the new interior. Of course, the 737 900 is also with the new interior.
Apr 3, 2014, 7:03 pm
#351
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ECP
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 1,658
Well there are no refurbishments. However, all new arriving aircraft come with the new interior.
For A321: Everything onwards of TC-JRM is with the new product and also of TC-JSA onwards is new.
On the B737 you have everthing onwards of TC-JHM with the new interior. Of course, the 737 900 is also with the new interior.
For A321: Everything onwards of TC-JRM is with the new product and also of TC-JSA onwards is new.
On the B737 you have everthing onwards of TC-JHM with the new interior. Of course, the 737 900 is also with the new interior.
In either case for a 12pm flight, what's the meal likely to be like in C?
Apr 4, 2014, 2:09 am
#352
Join Date: Jun 2008
Programs: TK*G (E+), IHG Plat Ambassador
Posts: 7,884
Apr 4, 2014, 4:12 am
#354
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 614
Well there are no refurbishments. However, all new arriving aircraft come with the new interior.
For A321: Everything onwards of TC-JRM is with the new product and also of TC-JSA onwards is new.
On the B737 you have everthing onwards of TC-JHM with the new interior. Of course, the 737 900 is also with the new interior.
For A321: Everything onwards of TC-JRM is with the new product and also of TC-JSA onwards is new.
On the B737 you have everthing onwards of TC-JHM with the new interior. Of course, the 737 900 is also with the new interior.
Apr 4, 2014, 5:36 am
#355
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: SFO/SJC
Programs: UA Silver, Marriott Gold, Hilton Gold
Posts: 14,878
TK A321 Variants
Sorry for another thread about the 321s, but trying to determine what we'll get. I'm flying BOM-IST-TLV on April 8, my wife is doing the same on the 10th. In Y. Both on TK 786 on the IST-TLV sectors. Both operating with a 321, but with different cabins.
My flight is showing a cabin with rows 1-6 as Business and 7-34 in Y. Both Expertflyer and TKs website on a dummy booking shows this - the only difference is on TKs site, it shows the forward of each exit rows as only 2 seats on each side, EF shows 3 on each side in all Y rows. EF calls this a "321"
My wife's flight is showing 4 rows of Business (1-4) and 5-33 as Y on EF - I can't bring up the seatmap on TK since its Y0, so sold out. EF also calls this a "32R"
I also saw a third variant for a different flight we're not booked on to TLV, with 5 rows of Business.
What is the difference, aside from seat capacity, between the different 321 versions, and what does 32R mean as opposed to 321? Are some new seats vs. old? Does IFE differ between them?
And one last question - how often do they switch at the gate. My main concern is for my wife's flight - I don't see any Y availability all day, and am concerned about what might occur if her flight is switched last minute to a 321 with fewer seats than the one that is scheduled right now.
My flight is showing a cabin with rows 1-6 as Business and 7-34 in Y. Both Expertflyer and TKs website on a dummy booking shows this - the only difference is on TKs site, it shows the forward of each exit rows as only 2 seats on each side, EF shows 3 on each side in all Y rows. EF calls this a "321"
My wife's flight is showing 4 rows of Business (1-4) and 5-33 as Y on EF - I can't bring up the seatmap on TK since its Y0, so sold out. EF also calls this a "32R"
I also saw a third variant for a different flight we're not booked on to TLV, with 5 rows of Business.
What is the difference, aside from seat capacity, between the different 321 versions, and what does 32R mean as opposed to 321? Are some new seats vs. old? Does IFE differ between them?
And one last question - how often do they switch at the gate. My main concern is for my wife's flight - I don't see any Y availability all day, and am concerned about what might occur if her flight is switched last minute to a 321 with fewer seats than the one that is scheduled right now.
Apr 4, 2014, 7:09 am
#356
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 110
4 rows of J and starting from 5 to row 33 Y is the latest TK A321 cabin, featuring the latest IFE with a broad selection of movies. Everyting else is the older model with no IFE.
There is one more variant of ex Kingfisher with 5 rows of J and I think till 38 Y, which also has a better interior and IFE, however TK only owns 4 of them.
If there is no change. Your flight will be the older TK bird with no IFE and no proper J seat. only middle seat is empty.
your wife should have the latest cabin. i also checked it and it seems to be correct.
However, an aircraft substitution might be possible in her case, since flight is overbooked.
There is one more variant of ex Kingfisher with 5 rows of J and I think till 38 Y, which also has a better interior and IFE, however TK only owns 4 of them.
If there is no change. Your flight will be the older TK bird with no IFE and no proper J seat. only middle seat is empty.
your wife should have the latest cabin. i also checked it and it seems to be correct.
However, an aircraft substitution might be possible in her case, since flight is overbooked.
Apr 11, 2014, 10:57 am
#357
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: UK
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium Elite, UA 1K
Posts: 822
Man > ist > sin
So I'd never flown TK until earlier this week
Good product, terrific crew^
I need to fly to SIN on Sunday
Am I correct in thinking that TK66/67 are lie flat in Business?
TK, £3,000
LX, £4,400
Many thanks
SeatGuru appears to confirm lie flats for both A330's
So on that basis (& your post), I've booked the flights
(I would have automatically booked LX if I hadn't tried TK earlier this week)
Good product, terrific crew^
I need to fly to SIN on Sunday
Am I correct in thinking that TK66/67 are lie flat in Business?
TK, £3,000
LX, £4,400
Many thanks
SeatGuru appears to confirm lie flats for both A330's
So on that basis (& your post), I've booked the flights
(I would have automatically booked LX if I hadn't tried TK earlier this week)
Last edited by Wickersley; Apr 11, 2014 at 11:24 am Reason: Think I found the answer
Apr 11, 2014, 12:47 pm
#358
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 110
[QUOTE=Wickersley;22688729]So I'd never flown TK until earlier this week
Good product, terrific crew^
I need to fly to SIN on Sunday
Am I correct in thinking that TK66/67 are lie flat in Business?
TK, £3,000
LX, £4,400
Many thanks
Singapore is operated by A330 aircraft daily with lie flat seats in Business.
Good product, terrific crew^
I need to fly to SIN on Sunday
Am I correct in thinking that TK66/67 are lie flat in Business?
TK, £3,000
LX, £4,400
Many thanks
Singapore is operated by A330 aircraft daily with lie flat seats in Business.
Apr 15, 2014, 3:06 pm
#359
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: DCA - PDX - LAX
Programs: AA Gold, UA Silver, Marriott Titanium, AS 75k
Posts: 762
TK1952 AMS-IST A321 - old business class seat, angled, no comfort class
TK703 IST-KHI 737 equipment swap - European Business Class (economy with center blocked)
TK703 IST-KHI 737 equipment swap - European Business Class (economy with center blocked)
