Originally Posted by
MichaelJFK
Because it is a difference of $4,000 total for both tickets and I don't mind the extra time. I'll still get in near the time I would if flying the LX non-stop. The question I posed was not why, but which of the options I posed was better from a service and connection p.o.v. -- from those who might have flown TK or TP and transited via LIS or IST.
My first TP flight isn't til next year - but TK is great (assuming their new seats, which I have to think are ex-JFK). Having read a decent bit about TP, I think TK is the way to go for you:
-better seats (true lie flat)
-phenomenal catering (DO & CO I think)
-longer overnight flight (more sleep)
-fantastic IST lounge (among the best *A C lounges anywhere)
-more PQM/RDM for you!
Note that TP is ex-EWR and TK is ex-JFK, not sure if one is easier than the other for you.