My flight departs from IST to ORD (Chicago) @6 am on a Thursday in October.
I read that security lines to USA are long. Figure I can save 1 night hotel if I do a late check out (2 pm) on Wednesday, pick up my carry-on bag at the hotel around 8 pm and arrive IST before 10 pm. Will Turkish Airlines check-in desk let me check in 8 - 10 hours before departure time? I can use the business lounge for food, shower, etc.
Do they limit the amount of time one can spend in the business lounge?
Do business class passengers have priority boarding? An earlier review of TK flight to USA (a year ago) stated that there was no separate boarding lines.
Please advise.