TK and the A380
Jan 26, 2015, 12:27 pm
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TK and the A380
Link:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/...0V537R20150126
Turkish in talks for 10 A380.
Let the speculation begin.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/...0V537R20150126
Turkish in talks for 10 A380.
Let the speculation begin.
Jan 26, 2015, 4:10 pm
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Jan 26, 2015, 8:59 pm
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every time I fly TK out of PVG or PEK the aircraft are smack full across all cabins (okay, comfort seems to be half full in PEK). I have been wondering for a while why the daily 777 to PVG doesn't get a second aircraft like LH does (388&340). This might be a great fix.
Jan 26, 2015, 11:11 pm
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Holy wow that's quite far out of town. I hope a new high speed rail line is accompanying it. I'd hate to have get into downtown by bus from there.
At the rate TK is growing, they need this new airport sooner than later, every time I arrive from Asia both the gates and remote stands are packed full as it is.
At the rate TK is growing, they need this new airport sooner than later, every time I arrive from Asia both the gates and remote stands are packed full as it is.
Jan 27, 2015, 1:58 am
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That airport is insanely far from Istanbul and I do wonder if TK is thinking to play the double hub match, on the EK model somehow.
10 A380 under the current situation of IST is a joke, but I see how the big bus can support the TK growth on certain routes leaving the frequencies unchanged and thus helping to contain further congestion.
10 A380 under the current situation of IST is a joke, but I see how the big bus can support the TK growth on certain routes leaving the frequencies unchanged and thus helping to contain further congestion.
Jan 27, 2015, 3:06 am
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TK should focus more on their cabin crew training if they want to be like their ME3 counterparts, this is their weakest link, food is above average, their J class product is very good and their Y seat too.... GIVE US SMILING CREWS who like their jobs, not someone who looks pissed off at you when you're waiting to use the lav...
Jan 27, 2015, 11:56 am
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TK should focus more on their cabin crew training if they want to be like their ME3 counterparts, this is their weakest link, food is above average, their J class product is very good and their Y seat too.... GIVE US SMILING CREWS who like their jobs, not someone who looks pissed off at you when you're waiting to use the lav...
Jan 28, 2015, 1:40 am
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Jan 30, 2015, 1:35 am
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TK should focus more on their cabin crew training if they want to be like their ME3 counterparts, this is their weakest link, food is above average, their J class product is very good and their Y seat too.... GIVE US SMILING CREWS who like their jobs, not someone who looks pissed off at you when you're waiting to use the lav...
Plus get rid of those rubbish Biz seats on the A332 and A343s or did I miss something and they were refurbished with the seats from 77W and A333? I saw IST-ORD still got mostly A332 for the last weeks - yikes so that one goes off the list.
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Jan 31, 2015, 9:30 am
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+1 ^ Ohh and while they are at it can they maybe improve the wine / champagne offering so that it matches the very good food?
Plus get rid of those rubbish Biz seats on the A332 and A343s or did I miss something and they were refurbished with the seats from 77W and A333? I saw IST-ORD still got mostly A332 for the last weeks - yikes so that one goes off the list.
Plus get rid of those rubbish Biz seats on the A332 and A343s or did I miss something and they were refurbished with the seats from 77W and A333? I saw IST-ORD still got mostly A332 for the last weeks - yikes so that one goes off the list.
,FYI TK is a dry airline to many international destinations and,unlike their Turkish domestic competitors,all domestic destinations,they will most likly be a dry airline in five years time,-IMPROVE this,dont think its high on their agenda