Brief Flight Report -- TK8 IAD - IST on June 20, 2020
Jun 24, 2020, 11:43 pm
#17
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Thanks for the detailed report. Curious to know how long the meal service took then? With everything boxed and limited drinks I'd have to imagine it was quick and then everyone off to bed!?
I'm taking ORD-IST soon - fingers crossed - with kids and those lights can't go out fast enough! Hard to convince a 4 yr old to go to bed when everyone else is watching tv/eating/chatting etc.
I'm taking ORD-IST soon - fingers crossed - with kids and those lights can't go out fast enough! Hard to convince a 4 yr old to go to bed when everyone else is watching tv/eating/chatting etc.
Jun 24, 2020, 11:45 pm
#18
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honestly, I’m happy that we could fly. There were some rumors that TK wouldn’t start USA flights until September, and other options are also quite limited at this moment. Therefore, I didn’t care that much about the lack of service.
Jun 25, 2020, 12:20 am
#19
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Such a service is NOT acceptable for a long-haul flight in a premium class. Very sure they will switch to the old (normal) on-board service & dining experience sooner we would expect. This general hysteria & enhanced health/safety measures are becoming ridiculous.
Jun 25, 2020, 2:37 am
#21
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The only argument I can potentially see from a safety point of view - if it takes longer to eat, you'll be without a mask longer. If you're infected, this could potentially expose others to your virus for a longer period of time.
Jun 25, 2020, 3:55 am
#22
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1- Yes, the normal check-in baggage allowance for J + *G is the same. The only difference is that you have to check-in the carry-on as well, and it is included in your total allowance (So for *G flying in J, the baggage allowance is 3 regular suitcases up to 70 lbs each and 2 carry-on suitcases up to 17.6 lbs each)
2- It is only one piece of personal item such as a small backpack or a laptop bag. A hard-sided carry-on would not be allowed and this rule is the same for business passengers as well as economy passengers. Basically, anything that would not fit under an economy seat is not allowed. Having said that, I could use the overhead bins without any issues.
2- It is only one piece of personal item such as a small backpack or a laptop bag. A hard-sided carry-on would not be allowed and this rule is the same for business passengers as well as economy passengers. Basically, anything that would not fit under an economy seat is not allowed. Having said that, I could use the overhead bins without any issues.
Jun 25, 2020, 9:14 pm
#24
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Thanks max_kolesne for the TR. Yes, I agree that this is a 1st world problem and a day in a coal mine would have been definitely worse, but the overall experience seemed quite depressing to me. Anyway, as I'm price sensitive, if TK sells J tickets at least 20% cheaper than QR I can still bear the downgrade, otherwise I'm also ready to move.
Jun 26, 2020, 12:05 pm
#25
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https://www.google.it/amp/s/amp.dw.c...ers/a-53936823
I would expect TK to switch back to the old onboard service & dining experience very soon after this news. Lufthansa Group is to increase number of flights significantly within the next weeks and their onboard service was not drastically reduced after Covid-19, unlike Turkish Airlines.
I would expect TK to switch back to the old onboard service & dining experience very soon after this news. Lufthansa Group is to increase number of flights significantly within the next weeks and their onboard service was not drastically reduced after Covid-19, unlike Turkish Airlines.
Jun 26, 2020, 5:47 pm
#26
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Thanks, OP, for this great information.
Wow, TK must be saving so much money by eliminating the business class meal and bar experience. Er - I mean, um, they must be making the flying experience so much safer.
Jokes aside, I am glad to see them in the skies once again. And thanks again for the trip report.
Wow, TK must be saving so much money by eliminating the business class meal and bar experience. Er - I mean, um, they must be making the flying experience so much safer.
Jokes aside, I am glad to see them in the skies once again. And thanks again for the trip report.
Jun 27, 2020, 3:20 am
#27
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Thank you max_kolesne for sharing this report with us,
- For boarding at IST, when they are two jetbridges connected, they dedicate the front jetbridge for Business Class but in IAD, the contracted Swissport agents couldn't think that way. Obviously no priority boarding for Elites & *G's.
- For boarding at IST, when they are two jetbridges connected, they dedicate the front jetbridge for Business Class but in IAD, the contracted Swissport agents couldn't think that way. Obviously no priority boarding for Elites & *G's.
Jun 27, 2020, 3:04 pm
#28
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As a general information: TK (and possibly some other operators) do not allow an airbridge to be docked to door 1L on the 787s. The reason is that the pitot tubes are in the near vicinity of the head of the airbridge that docks on the 1L door. and airline fears these may get damaged in case of a small off-axis docking. This information, I have directly obtained from an airbridge operator at IST.
This might be the reason behind this.
However, it's still strange not to allow Business Class pax to board anytime as they would turn left from door 2L instead of passengers turning right.
Jun 28, 2020, 1:41 am
#29
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Maybe the've decided it's simpler for all concerned if boarding is carried out in the same way for all aircraft types and cabin layouts.