Turkish or Egypt air from Ams to Bkk in C
Jun 11, 2012, 4:26 am
#1
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Turkish or Egypt air from Ams to Bkk in C
What is your opinion about this. I have flown Egypt air in the past in the old business class and found it ok especially the food. I have never flown Turkish airlines. I think they both use the same lounges in AMS and BKK. If I take the Turkish flight i would leave IST in the early evening and i would leave BKK at around midnight. The price difference is around 400 Euro's each and because I pay it out of my own pocket i wonder if the 400 extra is worth this. I have my FFP with miles and more. Thanks
Jun 11, 2012, 2:37 pm
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TK is far better in terms of short-haul flight, lounge in IST, long-haul J, food.
Depending on price, I would rate MS Y < MS J <= TK Y < TK J. If the 400 EUR are a deal-breaker and you are *G, try TK Y and spend some time in the TK Lounge in IST
Depending on price, I would rate MS Y < MS J <= TK Y < TK J. If the 400 EUR are a deal-breaker and you are *G, try TK Y and spend some time in the TK Lounge in IST
Jun 12, 2012, 11:26 am
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MS is a dry non alcoholic airline...yep..but easy to get around it by buying some booze at the duty free shop and bringing it onboard- ask the flight attendants for glasses, ice etc...they won't mind many people do it. MS J is a bit cramped as far as seat size is...the food is ok but the flight attendants place the main dishes on a cart and if you are seated in the rear...your dish will be cold and you'll get last pickens. TK business class is hands down better- on all fronts- plus the lounge at IST is the best (IMO) star gold in the system.
Jun 12, 2012, 4:55 pm
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While I tend to agree that TK business is better than MS in terms of catering, its massive lounge at IST and I get to have a long-ish stopover at IST one of my favourite cities, I incidentally booked myself on this route later this year because (1) it's EUR 400 cheaper and (2) the CAI - BKK route is equipped by one of its newest planes which I'm eager to try.
So, if you've never tried TK business, then go for TK. MS remains a secondary option.
So, if you've never tried TK business, then go for TK. MS remains a secondary option.
Jun 12, 2012, 5:53 pm
#8
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. Onboard service might be hit or miss, but hard product is solid. Do note though that some flights to BKK are operated with A343 which does not have yet the new seats installed.