Turkish vs Swiss business class
Nov 13, 2018, 4:44 am
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I would not fly TK to AMS; that's way too much backtracking. Between LX and AC, I'd choose based on schedule and how you feel about a Canada transit (I personally avoid them).
Nov 13, 2018, 8:35 pm
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Im more interested in which is the most comfortable and has the best amenities both hard and soft.
Nov 16, 2018, 9:57 pm
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Nov 17, 2018, 8:08 am
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As far as amenities go... TK or LX?
Nov 18, 2018, 9:43 am
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Just be aware that TK still have 2-3-2 arrangements in business class, meaning there is a real risk of being stuck in the middle and having a (premium?) economy-esque experience. Even if you book it online before you depart. Even if you are an Elite Plus member. Cough.
Also TK food is not really that great. The lounge is crowded. Crews can be very surely, ground / customer service staffs are almost always horrendous. IST airport is a huge stress factor when in transit.
LX has an amazing lounge at ZRH (miles better than TK IST in terms of quality and comfort) comfortable and fairly private seats without middle seats, good amenities, usually very good catering.
The only down side is euro business class on the narrow bodies.
Also TK food is not really that great. The lounge is crowded. Crews can be very surely, ground / customer service staffs are almost always horrendous. IST airport is a huge stress factor when in transit.
LX has an amazing lounge at ZRH (miles better than TK IST in terms of quality and comfort) comfortable and fairly private seats without middle seats, good amenities, usually very good catering.
The only down side is euro business class on the narrow bodies.
Nov 18, 2018, 7:43 pm
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Just be aware that TK still have 2-3-2 arrangements in business class, meaning there is a real risk of being stuck in the middle and having a (premium?) economy-esque experience. Even if you book it online before you depart. Even if you are an Elite Plus member. Cough.
Also TK food is not really that great. The lounge is crowded. Crews can be very surely, ground / customer service staffs are almost always horrendous. IST airport is a huge stress factor when in transit.
LX has an amazing lounge at ZRH (miles better than TK IST in terms of quality and comfort) comfortable and fairly private seats without middle seats, good amenities, usually very good catering.
The only down side is euro business class on the narrow bodies.
Also TK food is not really that great. The lounge is crowded. Crews can be very surely, ground / customer service staffs are almost always horrendous. IST airport is a huge stress factor when in transit.
LX has an amazing lounge at ZRH (miles better than TK IST in terms of quality and comfort) comfortable and fairly private seats without middle seats, good amenities, usually very good catering.
The only down side is euro business class on the narrow bodies.
Nov 19, 2018, 11:27 pm
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I would say either is a good choice. The LX hard product is better, especially if flying alone. The soft products are good on both. TK food is Do&Co so excellent, but I enjoyed LX food in J. I have to say the TK lounge blows almost any other *A lounge out of the water. It's fantastic in every possible way, and a reason to have a longer connection to take it in.
Nov 20, 2018, 1:15 am
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It might be that.
I would say either is a good choice. The LX hard product is better, especially if flying alone. The soft products are good on both. TK food is Do&Co so excellent, but I enjoyed LX food in J. I have to say the TK lounge blows almost any other *A lounge out of the water. It's fantastic in every possible way, and a reason to have a longer connection to take it in.
I would say either is a good choice. The LX hard product is better, especially if flying alone. The soft products are good on both. TK food is Do&Co so excellent, but I enjoyed LX food in J. I have to say the TK lounge blows almost any other *A lounge out of the water. It's fantastic in every possible way, and a reason to have a longer connection to take it in.
Nov 20, 2018, 5:28 am
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It might be that.
I would say either is a good choice. The LX hard product is better, especially if flying alone. The soft products are good on both. TK food is Do&Co so excellent, but I enjoyed LX food in J. I have to say the TK lounge blows almost any other *A lounge out of the water. It's fantastic in every possible way, and a reason to have a longer connection to take it in.
I would say either is a good choice. The LX hard product is better, especially if flying alone. The soft products are good on both. TK food is Do&Co so excellent, but I enjoyed LX food in J. I have to say the TK lounge blows almost any other *A lounge out of the water. It's fantastic in every possible way, and a reason to have a longer connection to take it in.
Nov 20, 2018, 5:31 am
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I find with ZRH flighs that we're already nearing Europe before I can manage to fall asleep, so I only get a couple of hours. I also don't like the seats with their lack of foot space for taller pax.
But YMMV as always...
Jul 14, 2021, 8:18 am
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Preferred by whom and for what reasons? IMO it really depends on personal situation and preferences. LX sometimes flies their 330 from ORD, which is still the old product and not a very good seat. The LX 77W is better, though not everyone likes the seat (I personally do). TK seems to fly the 77W from ORD, which is not direct aisle access but otherwise very comfortable. The food will likely be better on TK. Both carriers have excellent lounges at their hubs. To me, flight timing is also important, I find afternoon departures to Europe very difficult, and much prefer a nighttime departure.