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Old Jun 24, 2020 | 6:45 am
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Thank you max_kolesne for sharing this report with us,

- I would like to say that I'm not surprised to see that passengers were not paying attention social distancing. People who know about Turkish people would understand what I mean.
- One of the United Club's in IAD is open, however, the detour to the other concourse is definitely not worth it if they are only offering bottled water and some snacks.
- For boarding at IST, when they are two jetbridges connected, they dedicate the front jetbridge for Business Class but in IAD, the contracted Swissport agents couldn't think that way. Obviously no priority boarding for Elites & *G's.
- I find it interesting that no amenity kits were distributed. In a TV program, Mr. İlker Aycı ( Chairman of Board ) has mentioned that they would offer an improved amenity kit with masks, hand santizers, etc... I assume that they are still working on it.
- The food is obviously not acceptable for Business Class and the breakfast is the same as regular Lufthansa Economy Class breakfast on USA-Germany routes. However, it would be unfair if I don't say that TK is offering an extra yoghurt compared to the offering below.

- For deboarding, on my flights on 1 June, it was enforced but nothing changed, people started to hurry in a rush but ended up waiting in the carousel. However, on my flights the crew was handling the situation very well not allowing people in unannounced rows leaving the aircraft.
- I had not had any "Priority bags did not arrive first in IST" after the movement to the new airport, but it seems that there are still some ground staff who doesn't care.

Once again thanks for sharing this brief report with us.
And, thanks for showing us that flying Business Class at the moment does not have anything advantageous than extra baggage allowance, the lie-flat seat and a better meal compared to Economy Class.
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