Worth flying through IST to go to western europe?
Mar 10, 2016, 4:31 am
#16
Join Date: Nov 2005
Programs: BA Gold, TP Silver
Posts: 888
The worst part about flying to the US with TK is the extra security at IST. Back in Dec. they asked us for the printed version for the ESTA and e-tickets - why on earth do they need that? I said I don't have a print out but they should be able to check in their system.
Then ALL our bags were deeply searched and padded from top to toe - this happens to EVERYONE with kids. We were stuck at the gate to wait for Mr. to get checked before we can go on board.
Then ALL our bags were deeply searched and padded from top to toe - this happens to EVERYONE with kids. We were stuck at the gate to wait for Mr. to get checked before we can go on board.
My experience is minimal security.
Mar 17, 2016, 12:02 pm
#17
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Dubai
Programs: TK M&S Elite Plus/EK Skywards Gold/Skyteam Elite
Posts: 40
I remember the time I had no status, with long connections. If I did not want to go sightseeing, here's what I did - I headed out to the bar/restaurant called The Copper's Point (near WOW hotels, 5 min from the airport). It is quite nice, good food/drinks, bowling, pool (I mean billiards), chess boards etc. There is a place next door where you can smoke nargile. Time went by quickly. There are, of course, paid lounges, like HSBC, but they are real rubbish.
In any case, when I remember I was stuck at SAW or SOF T1 for 6 hrs, believe me, IST is not that bad after all!
In any case, when I remember I was stuck at SAW or SOF T1 for 6 hrs, believe me, IST is not that bad after all!
Mar 22, 2016, 1:37 am
#20
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Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: London
Programs: Hilton, IHG - BA, GA, LH, QR, SV, TK
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Mar 22, 2016, 7:32 am
#21
Join Date: May 2015
Location: ATL/MCO
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