Thank you for the additional information
ISTFlyer . There are a few things I have forgotten to add.
- I have forgotten to add, they did have an "amenity kit" with a few masks, hand sanitizer, and an antibacterial wipe. But that was it, they did not have the regular amenity kits. They also did not distribute noise-canceling headphones, only the economy versions were available.
- I agree with your statement about not having anything advantageous than the things that you've already specified. If I was paying cash, I would probably not pay the premium for business class (I would probably not pay cash for any flight during these volatile times, but that's another discussion). However, it still could be a good option for folks who are anxious about social distancing as the business-cabin in 787s allow as much social distancing as possible in a plane, especially during the first couple weeks after TK started its flights. This particular flight was pretty full due to the flight being the first scheduled flight after a while between IAD and IST. However, if the loads remain light for the rest of the summer, you can probably have the full row for yourself in the economy cabin as well.