Apr 18, 2014, 2:56 am
Last edit by: frudd38
TK webpage with details on seat reservation.
Seats on Turkish Airlines can be reserved in the following ways:
1. For long-haul international flights, seat selection is available starting 100 days before departure for economy and 355 days for business class. Seats can be selected through the call center, the "Manage Booking" section on the website or the “My Flights” section on the mobile app.
2. Extra legroom seats in economy are charged for and can be reserved 355 days in advance.
3. If you have booked your flight within the 100 days window (355 for business class) you can select seats online during the booking process.
4. If you have not pre-booked seats you can do so during the online check in process.
5. For domestic economy flights that are not part of a longhaul itinerary, TK flights are open for seat reservations 24 hours before departure.
USA contact # 800-874-8875
Seats on Turkish Airlines can be reserved in the following ways:
1. For long-haul international flights, seat selection is available starting 100 days before departure for economy and 355 days for business class. Seats can be selected through the call center, the "Manage Booking" section on the website or the “My Flights” section on the mobile app.
2. Extra legroom seats in economy are charged for and can be reserved 355 days in advance.
3. If you have booked your flight within the 100 days window (355 for business class) you can select seats online during the booking process.
4. If you have not pre-booked seats you can do so during the online check in process.
5. For domestic economy flights that are not part of a longhaul itinerary, TK flights are open for seat reservations 24 hours before departure.
USA contact # 800-874-8875
my Aeroplan-booked TK flights opened up
I entered Name + TK PNR
Took me to another page to enter Last Name + Ticket #
After that I can choose the seats (still not too smooth, can't just hit Next and Next to choose 2 segments in 1 step)
Did it twice for 1 PNR + 3-pax PNR
I entered Name + TK PNR
Took me to another page to enter Last Name + Ticket #
After that I can choose the seats (still not too smooth, can't just hit Next and Next to choose 2 segments in 1 step)
Did it twice for 1 PNR + 3-pax PNR
Seat Selection [Master Thread]
Mar 19, 2013, 3:02 am
#76
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For IST-HKG flights, AFAIK the seat plan won't open until 100 days before dept. If you call IST call center, they will tell you when it will be available.
For short haul, it's 7 days before departure according to call center.
Also once you have assigned a seat, you won't be able to change it at online check-in.
Mar 19, 2013, 4:19 am
#77
Join Date: May 2011
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That's odd. If you do a booking today, it will allow you to choose a seat for IST-OSL, which is 97 days away.
Not a problem, just making sure I get my window seat in J.
Not a problem, just making sure I get my window seat in J.
Mar 20, 2013, 3:36 am
#78
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Just give the call centre a call and they will sort things out for you - I even found out that HKG TK office don't have the same seat plan as the IST call centre.
Apr 2, 2013, 3:20 pm
#79
Join Date: Dec 2009
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very simple question....
This is my first time flying with turkish airlines out of boston, ma
We bought tix on line but were never given the option to select seats
we have out e tickets but do not know how to select seats
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks so much
We bought tix on line but were never given the option to select seats
we have out e tickets but do not know how to select seats
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
Thanks so much
Apr 5, 2013, 11:14 pm
#81
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After reading the thread, I am still not clear on this.
For an IST to Europe flight in business class (~ 3.5 hour flight), when can you get seat assignment - 90 days out or 7 days out?
For an IST to Europe flight in business class (~ 3.5 hour flight), when can you get seat assignment - 90 days out or 7 days out?
Apr 6, 2013, 12:59 am
#82
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Apr 7, 2013, 9:29 am
#83
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Hi Folks,
For seat selection, do you tend to call their Turkish offices, or could you call your local sales and reservations office?
I'm located in Toronto, Canada, and we do have a local office, if that helps. My ticket is an Aeroplan reward ticket in J. Could I also go in-person and chat with them? I work relatively close by, so it shouldn't be too difficult to go during lunch (or after work).
My flight is on July 21, so the 100 day window is coming up. And if that doesn't work, I'll try the 90 days-out timing after.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
For seat selection, do you tend to call their Turkish offices, or could you call your local sales and reservations office?
I'm located in Toronto, Canada, and we do have a local office, if that helps. My ticket is an Aeroplan reward ticket in J. Could I also go in-person and chat with them? I work relatively close by, so it shouldn't be too difficult to go during lunch (or after work).
My flight is on July 21, so the 100 day window is coming up. And if that doesn't work, I'll try the 90 days-out timing after.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Apr 7, 2013, 9:41 am
#84
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You can simply call the Toronto office or email them with your booking reference number.
However, you may wish to call Aeroplan to get the Turkish Airlines reference number. As the reference number given to you by Aeroplan applies only to Air Canada flights, and Turkish would have generated a reference number of their own for the TK flights you are booked on.
The staff at the Toronto office are super friendly and helpful. If you want to see a seat map, then it's best to go in person to book the seats in person. Otherwise, you can call or email if you simply have a preference for aisle or window seats.
They do have standard office hours, so your lunch hour is probably your best bet.
However, you may wish to call Aeroplan to get the Turkish Airlines reference number. As the reference number given to you by Aeroplan applies only to Air Canada flights, and Turkish would have generated a reference number of their own for the TK flights you are booked on.
The staff at the Toronto office are super friendly and helpful. If you want to see a seat map, then it's best to go in person to book the seats in person. Otherwise, you can call or email if you simply have a preference for aisle or window seats.
They do have standard office hours, so your lunch hour is probably your best bet.
Apr 7, 2013, 10:23 am
#85
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Thanks for your tips, iamaho!
For some reason, AE didn't have availability crossing the Pacific from SIN via HKG, NRT, or some place similar. Instead, they have me to IST and then back home to YYZ.
Always wanted to try Turkish anyway, so here's hoping it's a delight.
For some reason, AE didn't have availability crossing the Pacific from SIN via HKG, NRT, or some place similar. Instead, they have me to IST and then back home to YYZ.
Always wanted to try Turkish anyway, so here's hoping it's a delight.
Apr 7, 2013, 12:12 pm
#86
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seats 7A and 7B on TK Airbus 340-300
Hi - can anyone give me a sense of whether these seats are good or bad? Seatguru has them as yellow even though they're bulkhead. What is the legroom like and how bad is it being so close to the toilets? Would you suggest these seats or asking for 2-3 rows back in 9 or 10 A/B...?
Thanks for any help anyone can offer!
Thanks for any help anyone can offer!
Apr 7, 2013, 12:30 pm
#87
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I am flying IST-CPH in Y again. Last time I wasn't able to get a seat assignment but it doesn't really matter. I was flying ESB-IST-CPH with ESB departure the evening before, so it was easy to get exit row at ESB check-in.
My sense is that exit rows are airport only (not online check-in) so connecting to IST is a distinct advantage. Can TK superelite or whatever you are called pre-assign exit rows?
I wish *A upgrades started at M (RTW eco booking class). In the good old days, RTW eco was B class on most airlines.
My sense is that exit rows are airport only (not online check-in) so connecting to IST is a distinct advantage. Can TK superelite or whatever you are called pre-assign exit rows?
I wish *A upgrades started at M (RTW eco booking class). In the good old days, RTW eco was B class on most airlines.
Apr 8, 2013, 2:04 am
#88
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[QUOTE=gnaget;20551784
My sense is that exit rows are airport only (not online check-in) so connecting to IST is a distinct advantage. Can TK superelite or whatever you are called pre-assign exit rows?[/QUOTE]
1) You're right.
2) No !
My sense is that exit rows are airport only (not online check-in) so connecting to IST is a distinct advantage. Can TK superelite or whatever you are called pre-assign exit rows?[/QUOTE]
1) You're right.
2) No !
Apr 8, 2013, 10:50 am
#89
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Quick question...how do people in the US usually get their seats assigned? Call the US sales desk? IST desk? I imagine I could go to JFK in person if I had the time, but does anyone know if any ticket/seat related business takes place at the NY office in Manhattan?
Thanks
Thanks
Apr 8, 2013, 6:25 pm
#90
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I've looked at the Turkish dot com website; it shows they just have the 777-300 ER plane (in other words, no herringbone J layout).
If I want an aisle seat, what do people seem to like? I was thinking 2B, 3B, 2J, or 3J. Do those seem like "quiet" or low-traffic seats?
If I want an aisle seat, what do people seem to like? I was thinking 2B, 3B, 2J, or 3J. Do those seem like "quiet" or low-traffic seats?