jneufeld

Hi All,

I have an upcoming flight from IST-TLV and have a few questions, I have done a fair bit of searching and haven't been able to find the answers.

I am flying SYD-AUH-IST on an EY ticket (SYD-AUH on VA metal and AUH-IST on TK metal) then I have booked a separate ticket (in J) with TK for IST-TLV 6 hours after I arrive in IST.

1)Will I be able to check my luggage through from SYD-TLV? I assume not as I have 2 separate tickets and I will be checking in with VA in SYD.

2)Assuming I have to re-check my baggage in IST, when does TK open check in for TLV flights, I assume check-in includes the Israeli security check as well so does this impact the check-in opening time? As I have 6 hours layover I was hoping to get into the TK lounge ASAP and I am hoping I won't have to wait around for ages to recheck my luggage.

Thanks to anyone who can help

Doug_1970

I travel to Mongolia on business around three times a year. I arrived here yesterday and was very surprised to see a Turkish Airlines flight at ULN next to the one I arrived on. I always thought that only four main airlines flew to ULN - Air China, Korean Air, Aeroflot and MIAT.

I checked the *A timetable, and sure enough they fly to ULN three times a week from IST. The price in business class seems very low - around £1500, compared to the £2000 + I normally pay with Air China or Korean Air.

I've never flown on Turkish, so am interested to know what the quality of the business class is like on this flight. The plane is a 737 800, flight number 342.

The business class seat pictures on the Turkish Airlines website look very good, but are these the same seats as on the 737?

starflyergold

TK are also using an A320 on this route

Doug_1970

Thanks for the info. I think I'll stick with Air China / Korean Air rather than sit in those seats. A shame, because the routing would have been very convenient.

jneufeld

Does anyone have any ideas about these questions?

starflyergold

1) Very unlikely
2) I think it is three hours before departure

Abducted Alien

B777-300ER C photo posted here shows A333 C cabin.
B777-300ER C:
http://www.turkishairlines.com/image...s_class_10.jpg

B738 C version 1:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/flyingo...11277/sizes/l/

B738 C version 2:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7983416@N08/5653358584/

B738/9 C version 3:
http://www.turkishairlines.com/image...ss_PLR1948.jpg

A321 C version 1:
http://www.seatplans.com/files/Airli...A3231_b_04.jpg

A321 C version 2:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/flyingoncemore/4222636340/

semisonic

We have a 2 hour transit at IST from the overnight flight from LHR before connecting on to AYT. Although travelling Y, am *G and wondering if it's possible to use the international lounge(will be waiting for the doors to open at 0500!) before immigration and if not, what's the state of the refurbishment for the domestic lounge?

Thanks for any advice.

Tardislass

If traveling Economy US to IST, can I take laptop bag along with my carry on with me on the plane?

nighthawkrs

As I'm brand new to TK:
Which equipment does TK have in their 332? I only found information that all 333 have the new C and Y. right?

Noodlesz

You will have no issue with a laptop bag and carryon bag, just don't make them too large.

I also recently went to the Lounge at IST if anyone is interested in a review you check it out here. Really nice lounge and i suggest stopping in if you have time/access.

JTPictureman

Anyone know which version flies DXB-IST?

thegrailer

Catering is in the list near the top of the thread but.... did I miss it? [possibly lots of user error lately for TK and me]

In a nutshell, can someone describe what the different special meals typically are? I know the basics or at least have an idea about Kosher, or halal, or veggie, but I don't know what is in a Hindu meal vs a veggie Hindu meal - besides the obvious. In particular, what can one expect on IAD-IST-IAD for some of the not so obvious specials.

Thanks

Cheers

nacho

http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-in...e#EconomyClass

They show you the pictures of all the meals Trust me they are super yummy and it's the best Y meal I have tried.

thegrailer

Thank you ^ - just need the page to load - loaded. My only experience on TK was in F JFK-IST last year and that was absolutely amazing. I know Y isn't F, but I am hoping for a decent flight (i.e., better than UA)

Hindu and fish - thoughts?

Cheers -