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
Jun 13, 2012, 8:05 pm
#32
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Sunny Singapore
Programs: TG*G, SQ, QF
Posts: 911
Its 4 rows of 2-3-2
You can view the seat maps here
http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-sg...l-flight-fleet
You can view the seat maps here
http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-sg...l-flight-fleet
Jun 14, 2012, 7:51 pm
#33
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, Hilton GLD, Marriott Plat, NEXUS/GE
Posts: 2,872
Jul 6, 2012, 1:53 pm
#35
Join Date: Mar 2008
Programs: HH-Diamond, AA Platinum, LH Hon
Posts: 38
I am book in J on a 1 2 1 config as well
I am booked on the "1" side as per the agent on my flight from IST to JFK in late Feb on the 777 in J .....which does not match the seat map either.
However, on my flight to IST its on the 777 as well -- but the config is 2-3-2 as per the agent in J....
I have a feeling they still have some of the Jet aircraft in their system and they are selling the F as J..... would be nice if that is true! We will see.....
However, on my flight to IST its on the 777 as well -- but the config is 2-3-2 as per the agent in J....
I have a feeling they still have some of the Jet aircraft in their system and they are selling the F as J..... would be nice if that is true! We will see.....
Jul 6, 2012, 5:14 pm
#37
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Europe
Posts: 1,503
I am booked on the "1" side as per the agent on my flight from IST to JFK in late Feb on the 777 in J .....which does not match the seat map either.
However, on my flight to IST its on the 777 as well -- but the config is 2-3-2 as per the agent in J....
I have a feeling they still have some of the Jet aircraft in their system and they are selling the F as J..... would be nice if that is true! We will see.....
However, on my flight to IST its on the 777 as well -- but the config is 2-3-2 as per the agent in J....
I have a feeling they still have some of the Jet aircraft in their system and they are selling the F as J..... would be nice if that is true! We will see.....
Jul 7, 2012, 2:16 am
#38
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 926
IMHO, SQ has the better overall Y product on this route. SQ fly their 772s while TK use their 340/330s. Both have IFE, I prefer the content of Krisworld though over TK's Planet. TK does have a slighter edge on catering, however, the quality of Turkish Do&Co meals has been deteriorating lately. SQ has usually also the better cabin service.
Jul 7, 2012, 10:07 am
#39
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 118
I thought all the 340's had the new AVOD system but I saw a picture a few months ago showing a 340 w/o AVOD - could have been old though. That being said I have flown JFK-IST-TLV on TK quite often and whenever it was a 340, always AVOD (and great, at that!). great aircraft, feels like new! Service can be brisk and emotion-less, especially on TLV-IST flights (always completely full, tons of kids, short flight and need to do full meal service with all of that etc). The food is delicious, if you enjoy Middle Eastern food; that being said, they may have Western options, but I'm not sure as I'd never order one .. 
anyone else have any info re: 340s?
anyone else have any info re: 340s?
Jul 15, 2012, 12:57 pm
#42
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: IAD, DCA
Posts: 246
TK 1587 (IST-FRA): 777, 330, or 321?
I'm flying TK 1587 (IST to FRA) on July 26 in business. At the time of booking, TK's website indicated that the flight was on a 330, but I've noticed on Flight Aware that the equipment regularly rotates among the 777, 330, and 321.
It's a short flight, but obviously I'd prefer the 330 (or especially the 777 with lie flats!) over a narrowbody. Are there particular days of the week where one is more likely to be downgauged to the 321?
Thanks in advance for any insights you can share.
It's a short flight, but obviously I'd prefer the 330 (or especially the 777 with lie flats!) over a narrowbody. Are there particular days of the week where one is more likely to be downgauged to the 321?
Thanks in advance for any insights you can share.
Jul 29, 2012, 4:36 pm
#45
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: BRUSSELS
Programs: Ryanair PLATINUM : ) TK GOLD, AZ Gold, Radisson - gold,Marriott - gold
Posts: 659
i used to fly 777 LON - IST and the only way to catch the right plane is check their weekly planning and try to catch the right one
do it on their www - i managed to get the right plane with an 80% success
do it on their www - i managed to get the right plane with an 80% success