FAQ 4: Flying with Turkish Airlines: lounges, aircraft, routes, baggage...
#151
Join Date: Mar 2011
Programs: Finnair , Marriot Gold
Posts: 183
Your 30kg each will need to be broken down per person.
They don't care how many bags per person 1x30kg, 2x15kg, 3x10kg, or 1x10kg+1x20kg so long as the total weight per person is 30kg.
I don't think they will let one of you check 20kg and the other person check 40kg (their 30 + 10 remaining from the first limit).
They don't care how many bags per person 1x30kg, 2x15kg, 3x10kg, or 1x10kg+1x20kg so long as the total weight per person is 30kg.
I don't think they will let one of you check 20kg and the other person check 40kg (their 30 + 10 remaining from the first limit).
#152
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,146
Quote:
Originally Posted by nissan720
Your 30kg each will need to be broken down per person.
They don't care how many bags per person 1x30kg, 2x15kg, 3x10kg, or 1x10kg+1x20kg so long as the total weight per person is 30kg.
I don't think they will let one of you check 20kg and the other person check 40kg (their 30 + 10 remaining from the first limit).
but we are travelling together 3 bags 20 kg each and ticket is issued together for both pax
Originally Posted by nissan720
Your 30kg each will need to be broken down per person.
They don't care how many bags per person 1x30kg, 2x15kg, 3x10kg, or 1x10kg+1x20kg so long as the total weight per person is 30kg.
I don't think they will let one of you check 20kg and the other person check 40kg (their 30 + 10 remaining from the first limit).
but we are travelling together 3 bags 20 kg each and ticket is issued together for both pax
#154
Join Date: Dec 2007
Programs: DL Gold, AA Gold, Hilton Silver
Posts: 59
Does anyone have any experience on how lenient THY is with checked and carry-on luggage weight?
We are coming to IST on BA with 23kg allowance (Y) and then flying IST-NAV on THY and the ticket says 15kg. Will they let it slip if we have 18kg bags? Do they weigh carryons?
Thanks!
We are coming to IST on BA with 23kg allowance (Y) and then flying IST-NAV on THY and the ticket says 15kg. Will they let it slip if we have 18kg bags? Do they weigh carryons?
Thanks!
#155
Join Date: May 2012
Programs: FB Platinum
Posts: 31
23kg or 20kg??
I have just priced up a return flight (BHX-IST) and my baggage allowance states 23kg. However, on the Turkish website their baggage policy states 20kg. Does anyone have an idea on which allowance is correct and also how much extra baggage an Elite member gets (20kg more or 1 piece more upto 23kg)?
#156
Join Date: Feb 2014
Programs: LH M&M
Posts: 3
Baggage Allowance
Here is extract of E-Ticket from TK's website.
GOTHENBURG(GOT)
ISTANBUL(IST) TK 1800 T 06MAR 17:40 46K OK
*ISTANBUL(IST)
LAHORE(LHE) TK 0714 T 07MAR 20:00 46K OK
---------
And Extract from Booking website (external),
Applies to: GOT-LHE
Baggage Allowance+: 46 Kilograms
1st Bag +: CHGS MAY APPLY IF BAGS EXCEED TTL WT ALLOWANCE
2nd Bag +: CHGS MAY APPLY IF BAGS EXCEED TTL WT ALLOWANCE
Does this mean that I have 46 Kg baggage allowance for the whole trip i.e. 23 kg each?
Or I am missing something?
This is my first time with TK. Traveling 4 persons and each person has same information on his e-ticket.
Please help me understand this. Thanks.
GOTHENBURG(GOT)
ISTANBUL(IST) TK 1800 T 06MAR 17:40 46K OK
*ISTANBUL(IST)
LAHORE(LHE) TK 0714 T 07MAR 20:00 46K OK
---------
And Extract from Booking website (external),
Applies to: GOT-LHE
Baggage Allowance+: 46 Kilograms
1st Bag +: CHGS MAY APPLY IF BAGS EXCEED TTL WT ALLOWANCE
2nd Bag +: CHGS MAY APPLY IF BAGS EXCEED TTL WT ALLOWANCE
Does this mean that I have 46 Kg baggage allowance for the whole trip i.e. 23 kg each?
Or I am missing something?
This is my first time with TK. Traveling 4 persons and each person has same information on his e-ticket.
Please help me understand this. Thanks.
#158
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,146
Not sure what time of day/legnth of flight you are in, but we had 1DE on a dinnertime flight (No sleep for us), and it was a great seat to be in.
#159
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Ontario, CAN
Posts: 5,813
TK J Seat questions
I've yet to fly on TK. I've done some research but could use some help from the board ...
Need to fly to BKK from YUL. Was about to pay for TK J but need some help. Can't believe in 2014 an airline like TK offers such differing products in J.
1. A333 J is flat. A332J is not flat. Wouldn't it be a swell idea for TK to be a little more descriptive than "A330" in the flight detail if they're not going to offer a similar product? Is YUL-IST the A333 or 332? Are swaps common?
02. Are there plans to update 343 to flat J? (My flight is not until Nov)
Currently YUL-IST-BKK-IST-YUL is showing 330/330/343/330 on the dates I need. If there are refurb plans for 343 and the "330" to YUL is the A333, I'd like to try TK. If not, or unsure, I will just book LX.
Having angle flats in J in 2014 is very weak IMO.
Thanks for any info
Need to fly to BKK from YUL. Was about to pay for TK J but need some help. Can't believe in 2014 an airline like TK offers such differing products in J.
1. A333 J is flat. A332J is not flat. Wouldn't it be a swell idea for TK to be a little more descriptive than "A330" in the flight detail if they're not going to offer a similar product? Is YUL-IST the A333 or 332? Are swaps common?
02. Are there plans to update 343 to flat J? (My flight is not until Nov)
Currently YUL-IST-BKK-IST-YUL is showing 330/330/343/330 on the dates I need. If there are refurb plans for 343 and the "330" to YUL is the A333, I'd like to try TK. If not, or unsure, I will just book LX.
Having angle flats in J in 2014 is very weak IMO.
Thanks for any info
#160
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HFA
Posts: 1,712
Having said that, people here love the on-flight service and the IST lounge, so you may want to give TK a chance. But not if the seat is the most important factor to you.
Shuly
#161
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: BRS; PVG
Programs: BA Gold, A3 *G, EY Gold, AZ CFP (ST E+). Hilton Gold
Posts: 271
I've yet to fly on TK. I've done some research but could use some help from the board ...
Need to fly to BKK from YUL. Was about to pay for TK J but need some help. Can't believe in 2014 an airline like TK offers such differing products in J.
1. A333 J is flat. A332J is not flat. Wouldn't it be a swell idea for TK to be a little more descriptive than "A330" in the flight detail if they're not going to offer a similar product? Is YUL-IST the A333 or 332? Are swaps common?
02. Are there plans to update 343 to flat J? (My flight is not until Nov)
Currently YUL-IST-BKK-IST-YUL is showing 330/330/343/330 on the dates I need. If there are refurb plans for 343 and the "330" to YUL is the A333, I'd like to try TK. If not, or unsure, I will just book LX.
Having angle flats in J in 2014 is very weak IMO.
Thanks for any info
Need to fly to BKK from YUL. Was about to pay for TK J but need some help. Can't believe in 2014 an airline like TK offers such differing products in J.
1. A333 J is flat. A332J is not flat. Wouldn't it be a swell idea for TK to be a little more descriptive than "A330" in the flight detail if they're not going to offer a similar product? Is YUL-IST the A333 or 332? Are swaps common?
02. Are there plans to update 343 to flat J? (My flight is not until Nov)
Currently YUL-IST-BKK-IST-YUL is showing 330/330/343/330 on the dates I need. If there are refurb plans for 343 and the "330" to YUL is the A333, I'd like to try TK. If not, or unsure, I will just book LX.
Having angle flats in J in 2014 is very weak IMO.
Thanks for any info
flightaware.com may be your best bet on this occasion, but even then it just shows a history of aircrafts operated on the route. You are most likely to see 80-90% of the time the particular flight is operated by one aircraft and the rest with various types. Nothing is guaranteed with TK.
#162
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 4,396
If I have a 12 hour layover in IST, flying FCO-IST-PEK, can I go into the city, buy goods at the Spice Bazaar, then upon my return, check in additional luggage (presumably with goods from the Spice Bazaar)?
I'll have other bags checked through to PEK. I'm assuming if that as long as I don't exceed the 30 kg per person threshold I should be ok?
Do I need any other documents for exploring Istanbul and returning to the lounge besides my passport, Turkish tourist visa, and boarding pass?
Thanks!!
I'll have other bags checked through to PEK. I'm assuming if that as long as I don't exceed the 30 kg per person threshold I should be ok?
Do I need any other documents for exploring Istanbul and returning to the lounge besides my passport, Turkish tourist visa, and boarding pass?
Thanks!!
#163
Used to be 'FTcadence'
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: SAN
Posts: 432
Turkish opened its first international lounge in Moscow Vnukovo's (VKO) new Terminal A last week. The airline's CEO justified the move by saying that it made sense in light of the flight volume. VKO's lounge holds up to 150 guests and is open 24/7.
Turkish next plans to open a lounge at JFK.
http://atwonline.com/airports-routes...ational-lounge
Turkish next plans to open a lounge at JFK.
http://atwonline.com/airports-routes...ational-lounge
#164
Moderator, Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles & Accor ALL
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: BRU
Programs: TK*G, Accor ALL Platinum
Posts: 7,591
Turkish opened its first international lounge in Moscow Vnukovo's (VKO) new Terminal A last week. The airline's CEO justified the move by saying that it made sense in light of the flight volume. VKO's lounge holds up to 150 guests and is open 24/7.
Turkish next plans to open a lounge at JFK.
http://atwonline.com/airports-routes...ational-lounge
Turkish next plans to open a lounge at JFK.
http://atwonline.com/airports-routes...ational-lounge
#165
Join Date: May 2000
Location: HFA
Posts: 1,712
Very interesting indeed:
This means that TLV can come next, with up to 8 daily flights now (of which one is usually a widebody). TK is the largest foreign airline at TLV.
Shuly
Turkish CEO Temel Kotil told ATW it makes sense to establish an airport lounge at “any destination where we go with narrowbody aircraft five to six times a day—or on long-haul service two times per day."
Shuly