TK Catering back to normal?
Apr 28, 2021, 9:47 pm
#271
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: Whatever is cheapest
Posts: 90
Thank you for the info! I like a couple of nips while traveling, but in this case, I guess I will purchase some duty-free to enjoy upon arrival. Perhaps, I will stop at a bar in IST (assuming they have reasonable prices).
Apr 28, 2021, 9:54 pm
#272
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Programs: TK Elite Plus,BAEC GGL,ITA Executive, AFKL Gold,QR Gold,HH Diamond,Bonvoy Gold,ALL Gold
Posts: 14,186
Though, some grab-and-go style concessions also sell beer.
Apr 28, 2021, 10:20 pm
#273
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Boston, MA
Programs: EK Gold, A3 *G, AB Gold, Jetblue Mosaic
Posts: 1,386
Used to love grabbing a beer and heading to the outdoor area at Ataturk to planespot!
May 4, 2021, 4:00 am
#274
Join Date: Mar 2009
Programs: BA Gold, LH, SEN, RJ Platinum, ALL Diamond, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 643
Yes, I got a hot meal on both HEL-IST and IST-DXB, so they've definitely returned to normal catering. Can't comment on whether there are any changes to pre-covid, but it was a solid meal with a hot main course (2 choices), bread, youghurt, a dessert and soft drinks of your choice.
Thank you
May 4, 2021, 7:24 am
#275
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: HEL
Programs: AY Platinum, TK Elite, BT VIP, AA, BA, SK, DL, NT, WB + hotels
Posts: 8,749
Yes, beef and vegetarian (tomato) pasta.
The TK website says "The Business Class passengers on international flights over 2 hours and Economy Class passengers on international flights over 2 hours and 15 minutes are served warm options and cold/hot drinks." My IST-CAI is 2 hours 15 minutes (and the return is 2 hours 25 min). I wonder if they serve a meal on IST-CAI.
The TK website says "The Business Class passengers on international flights over 2 hours and Economy Class passengers on international flights over 2 hours and 15 minutes are served warm options and cold/hot drinks." My IST-CAI is 2 hours 15 minutes (and the return is 2 hours 25 min). I wonder if they serve a meal on IST-CAI.
May 4, 2021, 7:25 am
#276
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Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
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Yes, beef and vegetarian (tomato) pasta.
The TK website says "The Business Class passengers on international flights over 2 hours and Economy Class passengers on international flights over 2 hours and 15 minutes are served warm options and cold/hot drinks." My IST-CAI is 2 hours 15 minutes (and the return is 2 hours 25 min). I wonder if they serve a meal on IST-CAI.
The TK website says "The Business Class passengers on international flights over 2 hours and Economy Class passengers on international flights over 2 hours and 15 minutes are served warm options and cold/hot drinks." My IST-CAI is 2 hours 15 minutes (and the return is 2 hours 25 min). I wonder if they serve a meal on IST-CAI.
May 21, 2021, 7:58 am
#278
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 18
May 21, 2021, 4:35 pm
#279
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: BA Silver, Hyatt Discoverist, Hilton Gold, Mariott Gold
Posts: 83
May 22, 2021, 1:25 pm
#280
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: New York, NY
Programs: TK Elite+ Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 108
Just returned from Istanbul. Took TK 4, JFK-IST a week ago, back yesterday the 21st TK 1, IST-JFK. Food was upgraded, Bedding available on both flights in Business ( Pillows, bedding, etc ) , Flying Chef just bringing you your hot meal ( As previously reported ). Appetizer plate much better than my previous flight. Lounge Food slightly better variety. Only Miles & Smiles Lounge open. Overall, service is coming back to normal.
May 30, 2021, 7:02 am
#281
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 2,203
Just returned from Istanbul. Took TK 4, JFK-IST a week ago, back yesterday the 21st TK 1, IST-JFK. Food was upgraded, Bedding available on both flights in Business ( Pillows, bedding, etc ) , Flying Chef just bringing you your hot meal ( As previously reported ). Appetizer plate much better than my previous flight. Lounge Food slightly better variety. Only Miles & Smiles Lounge open. Overall, service is coming back to normal.
Miles & Smiles lounge was open and fairly crowded. It looked as if most food stations were open for hot food and cold self-service pre-packaged fresh items. I did not see a bar for alcoholic beverages (did I miss it or are alcoholic beverages just not available).
Having a PP membership, I also checked out the IGA lounge. It too was open and fairly crowded. Hot and cold food available, as well as a bar.
Because I wanted to explore the airport, and only had a couple of hours, I only partook in a bottle of water from M&S and a G&T from IGA - more gin than tonic. I also explored the museum (regional civilization) which was very well done - museum pieces on loan from other museums. It was worth the 5 Euro fee.