EIRules From Ireland, joined Aug 2007, 641 posts, RR: 10 Posted (6 months 2 weeks 3 days 22 hours ago) and read 1034 times:
Hi all. Looking for some suggestions as to which of the above two airlines would you choose when flying to South Africa in economy? Im thinking IFE, food, leg room, seat width, transit experience etc. Also, is a stop in either hub city worth while?
Thanks
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TurkishWings From Turkey, joined May 2006, 1407 posts, RR: 9 Reply 2, posted (6 months 2 weeks 3 days 2 hours ago) and read 987 times:
TK is using the brand new A 333 to JNB/CPT. It's definitely a superior airplane with great seats, IFE, ambiance and general comfort. IST is also a great city for a stopover.. Lots and lots to see...
sq_ek_freak From United Kingdom, joined Dec 2000, 1583 posts, RR: 21 Reply 3, posted (6 months 2 weeks 2 days 4 hours ago) and read 987 times:
Quoting TurkishWings (Reply 2): ST is also a great city for a stopover.. Lots and lots to see...
In terms of hub city, there is absolutely no comparison between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi, Istanbul has a rich history and is a very dynamic city, so it wins hands down.
In terms of product, I'd say TK wins on catering, EY wins on crew service, and they are on par on pretty much everything else (IFE, seats etc). Both IST and AUH aren't particularly nice airports to transit through.
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