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 16, 2014, 8:05 am
#377
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: GYD
Programs: Azerbaijan Airlines Gold, Turkish Miles and Smiles, IHG Plat
Posts: 663
First, it's Turkish Airlines, not Turkish Airways 
TK's business class is in my opinion hands down the best in Europe. The problem is that the hard product is not streamlined. You may end up on an economy seat with the middle one blocked or you may get a real business class seat, it depends on the aircraft.
Their product is more consistent in long haul service but if you got a good deal I would definitely say go for it.
TK's business class is in my opinion hands down the best in Europe. The problem is that the hard product is not streamlined. You may end up on an economy seat with the middle one blocked or you may get a real business class seat, it depends on the aircraft.
Their product is more consistent in long haul service but if you got a good deal I would definitely say go for it.
May 16, 2014, 1:54 pm
#378
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 260
I have flown this route twice, albeit not in Business Class. The seats are Business Class seats though.
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Tur..._737-800_A.php
There are two versions of the 737-800
http://www.seatguru.com/airlines/Tur..._737-800_A.php
There are two versions of the 737-800
May 16, 2014, 3:19 pm
#379
Suspended
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: DCA or IAD (originally DUB)
Programs: UA 1K 1.8MM, Hertz PC, Marriott Platinum/Lifetime Gold
Posts: 7,657
May 21, 2014, 7:51 am
#382
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 3
IST -> LAX 777-300ER Business (Seat and Food)
Greetings everyone. I've been flying Turkish regularly for four years now. This past year I finally made it into the Elite club of Miles & Smiles. I've always flown coach but the last two trips I was in Comfort. I finally have enough miles for a business class seat and was wondering if the bulkhead (1J) would be good. SeatGuru says it's close to the galley/toilet but that doesn't bother me. Will I get the same ottoman, tv, etc in the front seat that the rest of the pax get?
Also, is food served from front to back or back to front in business? I've read some reports of people not getting their desired choice because they ran out of food (this has happened to me in coach). If I'm in the front and they start in the back, I suspect I'll be screwed again
Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to this flight. Although I wish it was the newer 777 with the more private seats. :/
Also, is food served from front to back or back to front in business? I've read some reports of people not getting their desired choice because they ran out of food (this has happened to me in coach). If I'm in the front and they start in the back, I suspect I'll be screwed again
Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to this flight. Although I wish it was the newer 777 with the more private seats. :/
May 21, 2014, 9:33 am
#383
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 1,611
Greetings everyone. I've been flying Turkish regularly for four years now. This past year I finally made it into the Elite club of Miles & Smiles. I've always flown coach but the last two trips I was in Comfort. I finally have enough miles for a business class seat and was wondering if the bulkhead (1J) would be good. SeatGuru says it's close to the galley/toilet but that doesn't bother me. Will I get the same ottoman, tv, etc in the front seat that the rest of the pax get?
Also, is food served from front to back or back to front in business? I've read some reports of people not getting their desired choice because they ran out of food (this has happened to me in coach). If I'm in the front and they start in the back, I suspect I'll be screwed again
Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to this flight. Although I wish it was the newer 777 with the more private seats. :/
Also, is food served from front to back or back to front in business? I've read some reports of people not getting their desired choice because they ran out of food (this has happened to me in coach). If I'm in the front and they start in the back, I suspect I'll be screwed again
Thanks for the tips. Looking forward to this flight. Although I wish it was the newer 777 with the more private seats. :/
I would pick row 2 personally, more privacy.
May 21, 2014, 11:11 am
#384
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 3
Any other opinions on the seat?
May 21, 2014, 2:03 pm
#385
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: CDG
Programs: TK Elite
Posts: 1,611
Here's a report here on that very route
http://flight-report.com/fr/report-4769.html
I flew business last month from CPT and loved it, as far as I know food is served from front to back but not 100% sure.
Enjoy!
http://flight-report.com/fr/report-4769.html
I flew business last month from CPT and loved it, as far as I know food is served from front to back but not 100% sure.
Enjoy!
May 22, 2014, 11:55 am
#386
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: TK Elite Plus; UA Gold Elite; Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 106
I've flown J class several times. From what I recall, food service is front to back. The seats are identical, just a difference in traffic and noise being closer to the kitchen and bathroom in the first row. I think row 2 is probably the best, too.
Jun 4, 2014, 5:13 am
#389
Join Date: Dec 2008
Programs: UA 1K; LY Gold; DL Gold; BA Bronze
Posts: 2,266
Which business class seats? (TLV-SAW-CDG)
Hi everybody,
will probably be flying TLV-SAW-CDG on late September (returning via IST).
I would probably have flown via IST both ways, but on the way to CDG the timing of the SAW legs are much more convenient for me.
Assuming I will purchase a business class ticket, which seats will be used, for:
1. The TLV-SAW segment (TK809, 25 Sep)? It is operated by a 738, however turkish.com says that it is operated by "XQ for TK". Am I right to assume that this leg will have regular economy class seats, maybe with the middle seat blocked?
2. The SAW-CDG segment (TK1819, 25 Sep)? It is also operated by a 738, but no such comment is made and therefore I assume that the aircraft is operated by TK themselves. Will it have north-american first class seating as business class, or economy seats with the middle seta blocked?
EDIT: I now see that I can also fly via IST, on TK811/1823, both operated by A321. Which business class seats will these flights have? I still prefer the timings of the flights via SAW, but if these flights are preferable I will take them. I would have taken the later IST flight that has A330 to CDG, but it arrives in Paris too late for me.
Thanks
will probably be flying TLV-SAW-CDG on late September (returning via IST).
I would probably have flown via IST both ways, but on the way to CDG the timing of the SAW legs are much more convenient for me.
Assuming I will purchase a business class ticket, which seats will be used, for:
1. The TLV-SAW segment (TK809, 25 Sep)? It is operated by a 738, however turkish.com says that it is operated by "XQ for TK". Am I right to assume that this leg will have regular economy class seats, maybe with the middle seat blocked?
2. The SAW-CDG segment (TK1819, 25 Sep)? It is also operated by a 738, but no such comment is made and therefore I assume that the aircraft is operated by TK themselves. Will it have north-american first class seating as business class, or economy seats with the middle seta blocked?
EDIT: I now see that I can also fly via IST, on TK811/1823, both operated by A321. Which business class seats will these flights have? I still prefer the timings of the flights via SAW, but if these flights are preferable I will take them. I would have taken the later IST flight that has A330 to CDG, but it arrives in Paris too late for me.
Thanks
Jun 4, 2014, 5:16 am
#390
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: GYD
Programs: Azerbaijan Airlines Gold, Turkish Miles and Smiles, IHG Plat
Posts: 663
Hi everybody,
will probably be flying TLV-SAW-CDG on late September (returning via IST).
I would probably have flown via IST both ways, but on the way to CDG the timing of the SAW legs are much more convenient for me.
Assuming I will purchase a business class ticket, which seats will be used, for:
1. The TLV-SAW segment (TK809, 25 Sep)? It is operated by a 738, however turkish.com says that it is operated by "XQ for TK". Am I right to assume that this leg will have regular economy class seats, maybe with the middle seat blocked?
2. The SAW-CDG segment (TK1819, 25 Sep)? It is also operated by a 738, but no such comment is made and therefore I assume that the aircraft is operated by TK themselves. Will it have north-american first class seating as business class, or economy seats with the middle seta blocked?
Thanks
will probably be flying TLV-SAW-CDG on late September (returning via IST).
I would probably have flown via IST both ways, but on the way to CDG the timing of the SAW legs are much more convenient for me.
Assuming I will purchase a business class ticket, which seats will be used, for:
1. The TLV-SAW segment (TK809, 25 Sep)? It is operated by a 738, however turkish.com says that it is operated by "XQ for TK". Am I right to assume that this leg will have regular economy class seats, maybe with the middle seat blocked?
2. The SAW-CDG segment (TK1819, 25 Sep)? It is also operated by a 738, but no such comment is made and therefore I assume that the aircraft is operated by TK themselves. Will it have north-american first class seating as business class, or economy seats with the middle seta blocked?
Thanks