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Old Oct 19, 2015, 1:59 pm
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I believe that this is the correct thread. I will be flying business class from SFO to IST and then after a few days, flying onward to ATH and returning to SFO via IST. In reading the website it appears I can carry-on to the business cabin 2 bags at 8 kilos each plus my personal item (purse or briefcase, no weight specified) for a total of 3 items. Am I reading this correctly? Thanks so much.
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Old Oct 19, 2015, 2:20 pm
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Originally Posted by gaume
I believe that this is the correct thread. I will be flying business class from SFO to IST and then after a few days, flying onward to ATH and returning to SFO via IST. In reading the website it appears I can carry-on to the business cabin 2 bags at 8 kilos each plus my personal item (purse or briefcase, no weight specified) for a total of 3 items. Am I reading this correctly? Thanks so much.
They never weighed nor counted my carry-on during my few trips with TK in Y or J, either as 1 person or family of 4 (no surprise there)

I think you'll be fine...just don't go crazy
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Old Oct 20, 2015, 12:39 am
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Originally Posted by jerryhung
They never weighed...my carry-on during my few trips with TK in... J
+1
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Old Oct 23, 2015, 9:57 pm
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I may need to make a change to, or cancel, a TK-issued award ticket (TK metal only). Per this page, it sounds like the charge to cancel (or change?) is $30 USD (per pax?). Is that right? Any waiver for Elite member?
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Old Nov 1, 2015, 6:17 am
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Regarding the new Miami route, which lounge did you use.
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Old Jan 6, 2016, 6:00 am
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Does anyone know which of the 777's and how many are equipped with wifi? Also, do any of the smaller aircraft have it?
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Old Jan 8, 2016, 10:27 am
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Turkish Elite Lounge Access..
Hi there,

Turkish Elite passengers are allowed their Spouse + Kids in the CIP
lounges. Do they give pass for family in non CIP Star alliance
lounges ? Or they give only 1 + 1 guest pass ? I am interested to
find this out for BOM location if anyone has experience...

I am TK Elite, flying to IST from BOM with family (no status, Economy).
Just wanted to find out if I can take Wife + Kids to BOM * alliance
lounge ??

Thanks in advance...F.A.
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Old Jan 8, 2016, 3:48 pm
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Originally Posted by flyalways
Hi there,

Turkish Elite passengers are allowed their Spouse + Kids in the CIP
lounges. Do they give pass for family in non CIP Star alliance
lounges ? Or they give only 1 + 1 guest pass ? I am interested to
find this out for BOM location if anyone has experience...

I am TK Elite, flying to IST from BOM with family (no status, Economy).
Just wanted to find out if I can take Wife + Kids to BOM * alliance
lounge ??

Thanks in advance...F.A.
Hi,

Family-Lounge Access for TK-Elite is only valid for the CIP´s.
On all *A lounges worldwide you can only guest +1.
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Old Jan 14, 2016, 2:39 am
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Originally Posted by karakas
On all *A lounges worldwide you can only guest +1.
That's probably the rule, but I have never experienced to not getting my wife and two kids with me into any *A lounge around the world. I usually take a humble approach and ask nicely, and it has worked every time so far.
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Old Jan 18, 2016, 12:43 pm
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Originally Posted by aulrik
That's probably the rule, but I have never experienced to not getting my wife and two kids with me into any *A lounge around the world. I usually take a humble approach and ask nicely, and it has worked every time so far.
It varies greatly on the mood of the dragon.

Also, when entering the lounge thru the gates, how many times in a rowcan a boarding pass be scanned?
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Old Jan 19, 2016, 1:11 am
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Originally Posted by miamiflyer8
Also, when entering the lounge thru the gates, how many times in a rowcan a boarding pass be scanned?
I just scanned my passport 4 times in a row yesterday, to get my kids and myself into the SK lounge at OSL yesterday. No problem at all. Worked at both the front entrance and the next entrance into the *G lounge.

I believe that taking a humble approach and walk up to the lounge dragons and ask politely if you can bring your family in even though it's stretching the rules, is the best way to do it, at least it always works for me.
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Old Apr 14, 2016, 12:00 pm
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Does anyone know which lounge TK uses at IAH? I would've assumed any United Club, but they don't have one in Terminal D. Thanks !
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Old May 4, 2016, 7:24 am
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Isn't Turkish opening a new dedicated lounge at IAD? When is it supposed to open?
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Old May 5, 2016, 8:01 am
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Originally Posted by glu800
Does anyone know which lounge TK uses at IAH? I would've assumed any United Club, but they don't have one in Terminal D. Thanks !
It is UA Club and yes - technically it is located in Terminal E - but Terminals D & E are interconnected. Just follow the signs. No invitation is needed - just show your B/Pass (and XX*G card if you fly in Y).

There are some snacks available plus basic booze is complimentary at the bar (you can tip, but don't have to).

Showers are located on the 3rd floor.

Do not expect too much, though - it is UA facility after all
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Old May 5, 2016, 8:03 am
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Originally Posted by ASUDan130
Isn't Turkish opening a new dedicated lounge at IAD? When is it supposed to open?
Yes - they are... All we know it will open in 2016 - no exact date...
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