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 28, 2019, 10:28 pm
#766
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Jun 29, 2019, 5:31 pm
#767
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Thanks. I'm not a fan of the trend towards harder slimline seats, so I'd probably prefer a soft old 737-900 recliner to the neo's firmer new seat. The only question is whether a 73J would be likelier to be swapped out than a 321?
Jun 29, 2019, 9:14 pm
#768
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This year, one of my flights was swapped from a 737-900ER to an A319 and a few years ago one of my IST-MUC flights was swapped from an A330-300 with lie-flat seats to an A319 with Euro-J seats. So if I were you, I wouldn't trust on TK and choose the flight that would best fit into my schedule or cheapest one.
Sep 19, 2019, 2:02 am
#769
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Thanks ISTFlyer ... just to come back to this.... unfortunately i wasn't able to get us all in row 23/24 or row 42 (partially sold). how close is the wall on 11 for the center bulkhead (DEG)? some reviews are saying its "very" close so not sure if that means the legroom is worse than a regular, non-bulkhead row. I'm about 6'1" so legroom is important... just not sure its worth the $440 i'd have to pay to select 4 seats.
Sep 19, 2019, 2:14 am
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Even though you haven't mentioned, your question should be related to the 777-300ER.
As row 11 is not an emergency exit row, the legroom is not that generous compared to rows 23/24 and 42. The legroom should be similar to regular row seats. Personally, I have never flown at row 11 at a Boeing 777-300ER since now so other members may have a better insight. It may not be worth $110 pp, but also don't forget the perk that you would disembark first which could save you time on USA bound flights at US Customs & Border Control if you don't have Global Entry, Mobile Passport, etc...
Also, a reminder that if there is a baby on board and row 11 is a bassinet row, you may be dumped to the back depending on the number of baby passengers on board and get a refund for your seats.
As row 11 is not an emergency exit row, the legroom is not that generous compared to rows 23/24 and 42. The legroom should be similar to regular row seats. Personally, I have never flown at row 11 at a Boeing 777-300ER since now so other members may have a better insight. It may not be worth $110 pp, but also don't forget the perk that you would disembark first which could save you time on USA bound flights at US Customs & Border Control if you don't have Global Entry, Mobile Passport, etc...
Also, a reminder that if there is a baby on board and row 11 is a bassinet row, you may be dumped to the back depending on the number of baby passengers on board and get a refund for your seats.
Nov 7, 2019, 2:22 am
#771
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Question about 6th seat row on a321
Hi,
I'll be flying in an A321 which according to the seatmap it looks more like an a321ceo.
I selected 6F which is exactly in front of the 2-seat exit row.
Does anybody know if the 6th row has a window? I can't remember for sure, I was just wondering because it is too close to that exit door. I am pretty sure that the seat also doesn't recline there but that's not really an issue for me.
I'll be flying in an A321 which according to the seatmap it looks more like an a321ceo.
I selected 6F which is exactly in front of the 2-seat exit row.
Does anybody know if the 6th row has a window? I can't remember for sure, I was just wondering because it is too close to that exit door. I am pretty sure that the seat also doesn't recline there but that's not really an issue for me.
Nov 7, 2019, 6:47 am
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Hi,
I'll be flying in an A321 which according to the seatmap it looks more like an a321ceo.
I selected 6F which is exactly in front of the 2-seat exit row.
Does anybody know if the 6th row has a window? I can't remember for sure, I was just wondering because it is too close to that exit door. I am pretty sure that the seat also doesn't recline there but that's not really an issue for me.
I'll be flying in an A321 which according to the seatmap it looks more like an a321ceo.
I selected 6F which is exactly in front of the 2-seat exit row.
Does anybody know if the 6th row has a window? I can't remember for sure, I was just wondering because it is too close to that exit door. I am pretty sure that the seat also doesn't recline there but that's not really an issue for me.
Edit: Poster has provided more information about the case so the statement above is not valid for his/her case.
By the way, I have asked the moderators to merge this thread with the relevant seating thread.
Last edited by ISTFlyer; Nov 7, 2019 at 7:19 am Reason: Stated
Nov 7, 2019, 6:57 am
#773
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Right, thanks.
Are you sure that it's this kind of seat? Because unlike to what I saw at seat guru in front of the exit there are two rows, 6 and 5 and then there's the business class. So there should be one extra row of economy in front of me which in theory makes mine a regular seat.
Are you sure that it's this kind of seat? Because unlike to what I saw at seat guru in front of the exit there are two rows, 6 and 5 and then there's the business class. So there should be one extra row of economy in front of me which in theory makes mine a regular seat.
Nov 7, 2019, 7:01 am
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Right, thanks.
Are you sure that it's this kind of seat? Because unlike to what I saw at seat guru in front of the exit there are two rows, 6 and 5 and then there's the business class. So there should be one extra row of economy in front of me which in theory makes mine a regular seat.
Are you sure that it's this kind of seat? Because unlike to what I saw at seat guru in front of the exit there are two rows, 6 and 5 and then there's the business class. So there should be one extra row of economy in front of me which in theory makes mine a regular seat.
If you send the details of your flight ( date and flight number ), I could confirm it.
From the information that you have provided, I assume that it is a 5 row-J seater, new A321; however, it could also be an ex-Kingfisher A321.
Nov 7, 2019, 7:16 am
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Oh, it's a 4-row-J Airbus A321. Code: 32R
So this means that seat does not recline, however, the seat is a regular seat. Be aware that behind you there would be a crew seat if you choose that seat.
In that configuration, 6F has a window but IMO 10F would be a better seat.
Also, be aware that TK is famous for their last-minute aircraft changes, so don't be surprised if the aircraft configuration or the type has changed.
So this means that seat does not recline, however, the seat is a regular seat. Be aware that behind you there would be a crew seat if you choose that seat.
In that configuration, 6F has a window but IMO 10F would be a better seat.
Also, be aware that TK is famous for their last-minute aircraft changes, so don't be surprised if the aircraft configuration or the type has changed.
Nov 13, 2019, 12:43 pm
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The current configuration for that specific flight on the date you provided is an A330-300 with lie-flat seats.
Nov 17, 2019, 5:07 pm
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There are no 777-300ER in the TK fleet which has recliners so you would have a lie-flat seat to Mumbai.