Jun 3, 2019, 7:06 pm
Last edit by: SFOTraveler1984
List of 787 Destinations: (ordered by date of inaugural flight)
AYT 08JUL19 to 30SEP19 (domestic familiarization flights)
ADB from 27OCT19
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DPS from 17JUL19
AMS few rotations from 26JUL19-21AUG19 & 17OCT19-24OCT19
IAD from 08AUG19
MEX/CUN from 21AUG19
DEL from 21AUG19
JFK from 22AUG19
DXB from 03SEP19
ATL from 10SEP19
PTY/BOG from 10SEP19
MIA from 31OCT19
CCS from 01APR20
NRT from 13APR20
KIX from 14APR20
KUL from 12MAY20
SIN from 08JUN20
Seating:
The TK 787 offers 1-2-1 seating in J as follows (see post #1):
Odd rows: A (window) [aisle] E&F (honeymoon seats, console at the aisle) [aisle] K (window)
Even rows: A (window) [aisle] D&G (seats closer to aisle, console in between seats) [aisle] K (window)
Please note that as of August 11th, it is not possible to select seats on the TK website or in the TK app. Also, the hotline seems to look at an outdated seat map and does not see all seats.
AYT 08JUL19 to 30SEP19 (domestic familiarization flights)
ADB from 27OCT19
--
DPS from 17JUL19
AMS few rotations from 26JUL19-21AUG19 & 17OCT19-24OCT19
IAD from 08AUG19
MEX/CUN from 21AUG19
DEL from 21AUG19
JFK from 22AUG19
DXB from 03SEP19
ATL from 10SEP19
PTY/BOG from 10SEP19
MIA from 31OCT19
CCS from 01APR20
NRT from 13APR20
KIX from 14APR20
KUL from 12MAY20
SIN from 08JUN20
Seating:
The TK 787 offers 1-2-1 seating in J as follows (see post #1):
Odd rows: A (window) [aisle] E&F (honeymoon seats, console at the aisle) [aisle] K (window)
Even rows: A (window) [aisle] D&G (seats closer to aisle, console in between seats) [aisle] K (window)
Please note that as of August 11th, it is not possible to select seats on the TK website or in the TK app. Also, the hotline seems to look at an outdated seat map and does not see all seats.
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Jul 23, 2019, 3:59 am
#121
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I called TK (in Turkey) and wanted E & F Seats on odd rows. And They were telling me there were no E & F Seats!?
The guy told me (row by row) there were only A & K for row 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and A, D, G, K for row 2, 4, 6.
Where are E & F Seats for row 1, 3, 5, 7? How to select those seats?
mm...
The guy told me (row by row) there were only A & K for row 1, 3, 5, 7, 8 and A, D, G, K for row 2, 4, 6.
Where are E & F Seats for row 1, 3, 5, 7? How to select those seats?
mm...
Unfortunately, due to the same issue, online check-in won't be available for your flight.
If your flight is later in the year ( fall, winter ), there may be an update on the situation before your flight.
Jul 23, 2019, 4:13 am
#122
Join Date: Jul 2012
Programs: SPG PLT50, TK G
Posts: 12
There is an issue with the 787-9 seat map in the TK system so the only seat selection options are to call the hotline ( which you did ) or ask at the airport.
Unfortunately, due to the same issue, online check-in won't be available for your flight.
If your flight is later in the year ( fall, winter ), there may be an update on the situation before your flight.
Unfortunately, due to the same issue, online check-in won't be available for your flight.
If your flight is later in the year ( fall, winter ), there may be an update on the situation before your flight.
Feel weird that they claimed there were no E & F Seats at all. Anyone successfully selected those seats by calling?
Jul 24, 2019, 2:18 pm
#124
Join Date: Sep 2017
Programs: TK Elite Plus, AA Exec Platinum, Hyatt Globalist, United 1K
Posts: 311
It's really sad to see 787 J get this many negative reviews. I really wonder if any TK exec who made the decision to go with these seats flew or even saw the product in real life....
Jul 24, 2019, 2:34 pm
#125
Join Date: May 2017
Location: SIN
Programs: AS MVPG75k, AA Plat
Posts: 741
At other airlines with staggered 1-2-1, sure there are hostile receptions, but none like the furore that has been raised over this here.
Jul 24, 2019, 2:46 pm
#126
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO, DUS
Programs: BA Gold (OW Emer), TK ELPL (*G), Hilton Gold, Marriott Gold, IHG Gold
Posts: 528
I think the problem is that TK's J customer base consisted mainly of people who were averse to a coffin footwell and narrow seat so much that they didn't mind less privacy in 2-2-2 and 2-3-2 configurations. And then suddenly TK went privacy at the expense of width.
At other airlines with staggered 1-2-1, sure there are hostile receptions, but none like the furore that has been raised over this here.
At other airlines with staggered 1-2-1, sure there are hostile receptions, but none like the furore that has been raised over this here.
I am sure there is also a reason why SQ flies this seat (which is identical to TK) on regional routes, not 13 hour long-haul flights.
Time will tell and I am looking forward to my flight which is coming up soon. Then I will be able to decide for myself if I need to avoid TK 787 routes in the future...
Jul 24, 2019, 4:35 pm
#127
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Location: LAX
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I think the problem is that TK's J customer base consisted mainly of people who were averse to a coffin footwell and narrow seat so much that they didn't mind less privacy in 2-2-2 and 2-3-2 configurations.
I’m looking forward to reading reviews of the new 787 seats here and elsewhere, but am hoping they get the 777 fitted with a better product eventually.
Last edited by gr8pirate; Jul 24, 2019 at 9:29 pm
Jul 24, 2019, 8:14 pm
#128
Join Date: May 2017
Location: SIN
Programs: AS MVPG75k, AA Plat
Posts: 741
Actually I held this view for a few weeks, but now I'm not so sure, because prior to this SQ was flying A330 2-2-2 on regional routes when TK was flying A330 2-2-2 on 13 hour long-haul.
Jul 24, 2019, 11:15 pm
#129
Join Date: May 2016
Location: SFO, DUS
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Posts: 528
Maybe the blogs are changing their view too? :-)
I think it really depends on whether you value space over privacy or vice versa. Without having sat in the new 787 J seat yet and only judging by pictures/reviews - I would probably be happy with the current 2-2-2 seat over the new 787 seat on long-haul flights. I guess we will soon find out :-)
Jul 26, 2019, 5:01 pm
#131
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Location: UK
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i am happy to add tuppence worth after my long haul experience shortly with images if I can
Jul 27, 2019, 1:02 am
#133
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Jul 27, 2019, 5:20 am
#135
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Posts: 1,869
its surely far too early to state this with any certainty. The new seat is different, there have been some negative reviews. But with fewer than 10 long haul service to date, and therefore no more than 600 passengers in total, it is simply not credible to state with any degree of certainty that the seat is disliked.
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