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
Dec 28, 2012, 5:36 pm
#121
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: ARN
Programs: BAEC Gold, TK*Elite+, EBD, FBG, EKS, IHG Royal Ambassador
Posts: 768
I take route about 4 times a year and this year I have never seen anything but the new airplanes. All the seats are the same, it's a 2-3-2 setup. My personal opinion is that it doesn't matter as long as you sit together. If you don't want a stranger sitting next to you, make sure you get any of the 2 seats on either side.
Dec 29, 2012, 12:00 pm
#123
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: TK Elite Plus; UA Gold Elite; Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 106
The TK 777 business class seats are fully flat (180 degree) and very comfortable. I fly these as often as I can between JFK and IST. Just make sure it's the Boeing 777 and not the Airbus A340 (I think). The Airbus seats are the ones that are flat, but angled with the feet down and the head up. Not nearly as comfortable as the 777.
Flat bed business to IST FROM JFK.
Dec 30, 2012, 5:50 am
#127
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: IST - NYC
Posts: 776
on some days, e.g. from Jan 14th TK003 switches to an A330-300 but that has the same flats seats as the B77W. The A330-300 has 2-2-2 layout compared to 2-3-2 on the B77W. Out of EWR you get UA with fully flat bed seats. I quite like the 2-1-2 layout and love the single seat in the middle. However TK has way better service and for the daytime flight, I enjoy the internet connection.
Dec 30, 2012, 1:01 pm
#128
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3
Flat bed business to IST FROM JFK.
Vivamuci, thanks for that additional information.
I would like to book the TK flight. How do I confirm
Three months in advance which aircraft
And which seat config that I'm going to get?
Do you keep checking the equipment every couple of
Days before departure and expect to change
Your flight as they change the equipment ?
I'm booking for April....
Thanks
Barry
I would like to book the TK flight. How do I confirm
Three months in advance which aircraft
And which seat config that I'm going to get?
Do you keep checking the equipment every couple of
Days before departure and expect to change
Your flight as they change the equipment ?
I'm booking for April....
Thanks
Barry
Jan 1, 2013, 4:21 am
#129
Join Date: Oct 2010
Programs: NZ*G, TK*G, Le Club Accorhotels AdvantagePlus Platinum
Posts: 158
Thanks johhenrik and soy for the advice, much appreciated. I'll refer to the v2 config when making our seat reservations.
I thought it was a little odd to see a 2-3-2 config being used for business class, but will be sure to request the seats at the side of the aircraft.
Cheers!
I thought it was a little odd to see a 2-3-2 config being used for business class, but will be sure to request the seats at the side of the aircraft.
Cheers!
Jan 2, 2013, 2:53 pm
#130
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: BUR / LAX
Programs: UA MM/Gold; WN A-list; HH something depending; Marriott Gold
Posts: 1,555
If Turkish reservation doesn't work, UA from EWR to IST has lie-flat business seats (they call it BusinessFirst).
Jan 3, 2013, 11:30 am
#131
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Programs: TK Elite Plus; UA Gold Elite; Marriott Platinum Elite
Posts: 106
When you book the flight on TK's website, you can see which aircraft they are using before finalizing the booking. Personally, I have not had TK change the aircraft from one configuration or aircraft to another after I've been ticketed. Maybe others have had this happen?
Jan 5, 2013, 11:49 am
#132
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: IST - NYC
Posts: 776
TK will not send the A330-200 or A340-300 to JFK. So even if you get the A330-300 you have the new seat. The only TK Intercont destination I know of that gets constant last minute swaps is Bangkok.
You will get lie flat seats for sure between NYC and IST. As I said, a big advantage for me is to be able and get work done on the daytime IST > JFK thanks to WiFi.
You will get lie flat seats for sure between NYC and IST. As I said, a big advantage for me is to be able and get work done on the daytime IST > JFK thanks to WiFi.