Apr 26, 2013, 12:31 am
Last edit by: jonnye
Please post your "I m flying TK XX, route xxx-xxx, which aircraft, which seat is used?" questions in this master thread.
As this is a wiki thread everyone can now edit this post and add information, particularly on popular routes.
Example:
IST-BKK, TK68, A340-300, old business class seat, angled, no comfort class
BKK-IST, TK65, A330-300, 2-2 full flat
IST-JFK, TK3, A330-300, new business class seat, flat, no comfort class
IST-JFK, TK1, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
IST-PVG, TK26, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
HKG-IST, TK71, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
IAH-IST, TK34, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
Details and pictures of the aircraft interiors in all classes can be found here:
FAQ 4: Flying with Turkish Airlines: lounges, aircraft, routes, baggage...
A321's & B738's/9's Business Class Seats Conundrum:
4x Rows - Seating AB EF = New Business Class (Cradle Seats)
3x or 5x Rows - Seating AC DF = Old Business Class (Economy Seats w/ middle seat blocked)
Seat map for 2 class B777
Economy:
Business:
As this is a wiki thread everyone can now edit this post and add information, particularly on popular routes.
Example:
IST-BKK, TK68, A340-300, old business class seat, angled, no comfort class
BKK-IST, TK65, A330-300, 2-2 full flat
IST-JFK, TK3, A330-300, new business class seat, flat, no comfort class
IST-JFK, TK1, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
IST-PVG, TK26, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
HKG-IST, TK71, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
IAH-IST, TK34, B777-300, new business class seat, flat, comfort class
Details and pictures of the aircraft interiors in all classes can be found here:
FAQ 4: Flying with Turkish Airlines: lounges, aircraft, routes, baggage...
A321's & B738's/9's Business Class Seats Conundrum:
4x Rows - Seating AB EF = New Business Class (Cradle Seats)
3x or 5x Rows - Seating AC DF = Old Business Class (Economy Seats w/ middle seat blocked)
Seat map for 2 class B777
Economy:
Business:
"I m flying TK XX, route xxx-xxx, which aircraft, which seat is used?" Master Thread
May 1, 2013, 5:21 pm
#212
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Here
Posts: 1,907
! Then it was rather silly of them to stop selling comfort class GRU-IST on days 2,3,5,7 since it will still be 77C on those days. 
May 2, 2013, 11:15 am
#214
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: TK Elite Plus, SAS EBG, QR Platinum, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 2,297
I'm flying TK1766 and TK1765, WAW-IST r/t in June.
The aircraft is scheduled to be an A321, and on expertflyer and the TK website the seatmap shows as 3 rows of 2-2 seating. Does this mean that I will get a new A321 with AVOD and proper seats in Business? Or do they often sub them with regular 3-3 configuration aircraft.
The aircraft is scheduled to be an A321, and on expertflyer and the TK website the seatmap shows as 3 rows of 2-2 seating. Does this mean that I will get a new A321 with AVOD and proper seats in Business? Or do they often sub them with regular 3-3 configuration aircraft.
May 2, 2013, 5:00 pm
#215
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Programs: VA WP, NZ *A SG
Posts: 529
I'm flying TK1766 and TK1765, WAW-IST r/t in June.
The aircraft is scheduled to be an A321, and on expertflyer and the TK website the seatmap shows as 3 rows of 2-2 seating. Does this mean that I will get a new A321 with AVOD and proper seats in Business? Or do they often sub them with regular 3-3 configuration aircraft.
The aircraft is scheduled to be an A321, and on expertflyer and the TK website the seatmap shows as 3 rows of 2-2 seating. Does this mean that I will get a new A321 with AVOD and proper seats in Business? Or do they often sub them with regular 3-3 configuration aircraft.
Jun 2, 2013, 6:54 pm
#218
Join Date: Dec 2006
Posts: 14
Planning on flying YYZ-IST-CAI return in business (June 21-July 9) I thought this would be a 1-2-1 config as i read 77W somewhere, but when i got my booking i'm in row 3 so i'm guessing it's not a 1-2-1 config nor a 77W. Total flight time was 14 hrs which is ideal.
Can anyone confirm? Or perhaps recommend another airline with 1-2-1 (except Etihad/Emirates which is a 13 hr flight from YYZ)
Can anyone confirm? Or perhaps recommend another airline with 1-2-1 (except Etihad/Emirates which is a 13 hr flight from YYZ)
Jun 3, 2013, 6:44 pm
#219
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: TK Gold, M&M FTL, QR Gold, HH Diamond, PCR Platinum
Posts: 1,667
77W every day of the week, no question about it!
TK has 2-3-2 in C, only the 77W leased from Jet Airways had 1-2-1 herringbone arrangement. Why is 1-2-1 so important to you?
1) Correct
2) Regardless of the aircraft, try to get 2 groups of 2 windows seats, one behind each other. This way the parents can better supervise the kids.
Planning on flying YYZ-IST-CAI return in business (June 21-July 9) I thought this would be a 1-2-1 config as i read 77W somewhere, but when i got my booking i'm in row 3 so i'm guessing it's not a 1-2-1 config nor a 77W. Total flight time was 14 hrs which is ideal.
Flying 2 adults, 2 children, 1 infant in biz from IST - BKK in December.
2 questions:
1) When can I choose seats? 3 months prior?
2) What's the best seating arrangement to choose?
2 questions:
1) When can I choose seats? 3 months prior?
2) What's the best seating arrangement to choose?
2) Regardless of the aircraft, try to get 2 groups of 2 windows seats, one behind each other. This way the parents can better supervise the kids.
Jun 4, 2013, 9:03 am
#220
Join Date: Jul 2009
Programs: All of 'em
Posts: 438
We'll do our best to keep them behaved. I'd feel terrible if s/o's $$$ purchase was ruined.
Jun 4, 2013, 8:02 pm
#221
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SF Bay Area
Programs: TK Gold, M&M FTL, QR Gold, HH Diamond, PCR Platinum
Posts: 1,667
When we flew with our 4-yr old with TK in C IST-BKK and return, he had the time of his life, he behaved like a champ. The huge flat-bed with pillow and blanket, the large amount of movies and games available and his dedicated amenity kit did the trick, he felt like a little king for those flights. What ours did not do was to eat, so if you know your kids are fussy about their food, make sure you order in advance something they will like.
Jun 8, 2013, 8:25 am
#222
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 21
How much better is the 777-300ER than the A340-300 business class seat?
I need to fly home and can go either via BKK (scheduled to be 77W on the day) or KUL (A343), but the catch is, to get home from either of the destinations, I'd have to fly on 2 Jetstar Economy class sectors (2 and 5 hours) or from KUL one 5-hour Malaysia Airlines sector.
The above options are similar price, so is 77W J class worth the inconvenience at the end?
I need to fly home and can go either via BKK (scheduled to be 77W on the day) or KUL (A343), but the catch is, to get home from either of the destinations, I'd have to fly on 2 Jetstar Economy class sectors (2 and 5 hours) or from KUL one 5-hour Malaysia Airlines sector.
The above options are similar price, so is 77W J class worth the inconvenience at the end?
Jun 8, 2013, 9:11 am
#223
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ARN
Programs: BAEC Gold, TK*Elite+, EBD, FBG, EKS, IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 768
Personally I think the seats on TK 77w are among the best in the business, for sleeping. Especially when you look at the price. Whether I would take a 5hr long trip in order to use them, I am not sure, but only you can answer that I think. For me, I book based on price, seats and dep/arr time. I would never go out of my way to fly at an inconvinient time. So, I guess only you can answer what is most important for you.