LH new C vs TK C (IST-XXX-PDX)
Nov 16, 2013, 1:48 pm
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LH new C vs TK C (IST-XXX-PDX)
I'm cashing in some of my horde of miles on a combo F/C trip to SE Asia and back in March.
My last stop is KTM, and then I'm headed home to PDX from there. I'm currently holding
KTM-IST (TK-C)
Overnight
IST-FRA (TK-C on A340)
FRA-IAD (LH new C on 748i)
IAD-PDX (UA Y on 757 with hope something will open up)
There is also availability on TK
IST-IAH (TK-C 777W)
IAH-PDX (UA Y on 738 with hope something will open up)
Which would you do? I'm very interested in trying the new Lufthansa business, but if the TK777 is worth experiencing and this means one fewer connection this might also be attractive.
I've got until midnight tomorrow to make a decision. Opinions welcome, thanks!
My last stop is KTM, and then I'm headed home to PDX from there. I'm currently holding
KTM-IST (TK-C)
Overnight
IST-FRA (TK-C on A340)
FRA-IAD (LH new C on 748i)
IAD-PDX (UA Y on 757 with hope something will open up)
There is also availability on TK
IST-IAH (TK-C 777W)
IAH-PDX (UA Y on 738 with hope something will open up)
Which would you do? I'm very interested in trying the new Lufthansa business, but if the TK777 is worth experiencing and this means one fewer connection this might also be attractive.
I've got until midnight tomorrow to make a decision. Opinions welcome, thanks!
Nov 16, 2013, 2:02 pm
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I would definitely take the TK. The seat is flat bed and the food is just great. Assuming nothing has changed, there is a chef on board in J and they really treat you well.
You have a much longer flight to enjoy the flat bed and J service, you avoid one connection, and your domestic flight is probably an hour shorter.
You have a much longer flight to enjoy the flat bed and J service, you avoid one connection, and your domestic flight is probably an hour shorter.
Nov 16, 2013, 2:22 pm
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I posted a different question related to the same trip in the Star Alliance forum two days ago and got no responses. I've got 24 hours until I need to ticket so I thought it would be worth asking the latest question in this forum. Not technically a cross-post.
Nov 17, 2013, 2:21 am
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I personally would try the TK legs via IST, and forget transiting in Germany, unless you really want to try the new biz on LH, which is not that great IMHO.
It is an improvement over the old LH biz seat, and you will also be flying on the 748i - otherwise not much more. (Well, you should have FlyNet on LH - if you want to stay connected)
I recently saw a TR with pix of the J lounge in IST - was incredible.
Haven't flown TK yet, but it's just a matter of time...
Completely agree on the longer flights - you then have time to sleep/rest, while transiting via Germany I find the flights to the east coast too short to get any sleep in - always about 8 hour sectors. For me, 10+ hours is the sweet spot.
It is an improvement over the old LH biz seat, and you will also be flying on the 748i - otherwise not much more. (Well, you should have FlyNet on LH - if you want to stay connected)
I recently saw a TR with pix of the J lounge in IST - was incredible.
Haven't flown TK yet, but it's just a matter of time...
Completely agree on the longer flights - you then have time to sleep/rest, while transiting via Germany I find the flights to the east coast too short to get any sleep in - always about 8 hour sectors. For me, 10+ hours is the sweet spot.
Nov 17, 2013, 2:52 am
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Nov 17, 2013, 3:07 am
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Nov 17, 2013, 4:49 am
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Nov 17, 2013, 7:35 am
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Nov 17, 2013, 12:23 pm
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Only one personal experience on TK C:
A333 SIN-IST, new C, nice seat, food ok however the flying chef managed to cook my filet to death
, service ok but not outstanding like some people do post.
A343 IST-FRA, old C, ok for the short flight, everything else nothing to write about.
Recent experience by a friend on LH new C (one of the first aircrafts to have been retrofitted): he did not like the seat, narrow, not comfy for him. C in general looks cheap, different parts were even already broken. Mediocre food and mediocre service.
A333 SIN-IST, new C, nice seat, food ok however the flying chef managed to cook my filet to death
, service ok but not outstanding like some people do post.A343 IST-FRA, old C, ok for the short flight, everything else nothing to write about.
Recent experience by a friend on LH new C (one of the first aircrafts to have been retrofitted): he did not like the seat, narrow, not comfy for him. C in general looks cheap, different parts were even already broken. Mediocre food and mediocre service.
Nov 17, 2013, 6:49 pm
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