OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24928 posts, RR: 60 Posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 3 hours ago) and read 19375 times:
Hoşgeldiniz / Καλώς ορίσατε/ Welcome
So I had ended up in Toronto , Canada as part of my months vacation. I stopped in Toronto for some shopping and to have a reunion with my Cousin from Guyana who I had not seen for 10 years ! It was to be a very special few days for me. After my short stay I needed to get to Athens to see my Family so I looked at various ways. I didnt want to go Via FRA or ZRH as I wanted to do the long flight and get sleep and be just a short hop from ATH after the longhaul. TK has been advertising quite alot in the Greek market for the USA and Canada. After checking the availability and schedule it was decision time. TK is was to be
I have been a fan of TK for many years and I always said they were an airline to watch . It seems I was right. I have tried various products of theirs over the years. I was lucky enough to be the first ever F Class passenger on their LHR-IST product. I also was able to sample their Y and J class products on the A330/A310/B737 etc...
I have always had good flights with them. Ever since I have seen the new Business Class product advertised I had wanted to try it so this would be a good chance to see how far TK have come.
Some of my previous TK Trip Reports over the years :
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24928 posts, RR: 60 Reply 1, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 3 hours ago) and read 19782 times:
Lunch at Taco Bell
A taste of Lebanon :
Sorry Christian no MEA at YYZ so hope this is ok instead
DATE: 05/DEC/2011
AIRLINE: TURKISH AIRLINES
ROUTE: TORONTO - ISTANBUL
CLASS: BUSINESS
SEAT: 3A
AIRCRAFT: B77W
REG: TC - JJL DELIVERED 23/02/2011 NAMED : KARADENIZ
After a nice few days and catching up with my Cousin it was time to take the shuttle to the Airport.
Journey time is around 40 minutes and they had free wifi onboard. I arrived at the airport and made my
way to the TK check in .
I checked in at the desk . The lady was pleasant and tagged by three cases to ATH. She then
invited me to use the Air Canada lounge the whole process took around 4-5 minutes. I then made
my way through security and to the Air Canada lounge .
I was quite impressed with the lounge . Lots of nice areas to chill out and plenty of food and drink.
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OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24928 posts, RR: 60 Reply 2, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 3 hours ago) and read 19793 times:
Soon it was time to head to the gate :
It was cold on the way to the airport but I didnt realise it was snowing !
My ride to Istanbul. We will need to get de iced first though :
Soon it was time to board. Families/people needing extra time and J Class and *G were invited
to board first. I made my way down the air bridge and was greeted by a FA with a trolley outside the
aircraft with amenity kits and newspapers. I like that concept . The FA was smiling and it was a nice
welcome onboard.
As soon as I entered the cabin I was welcomed and shown to my seat.
No sooner had I sat down after taking the photos an FA came and offered me a choice of
Orange juice-Water or Champagne . Only one choice for me on this important occassion.
The bubbles won
I love this pattern. If TK J seats ever come on the market I will buy a set
Another FA came around with headsets .
First impressions of this cabin were very good. Nice layout and colours and very welcoming.
The B777 is my favourite aircraft compared to the A330 transatlantic. I know people argue
about the number of seats in a row but for me the spacious B777 in J is the clear winner.
The A380 is the only aircraft I rate above the B777.
A pic of the amenity kit everyone got at the door :
Shortly the onboard Chef came around and handed out chocolates :
Then the crew came around and handed out J Class amenity kits and slippers:
The safety demo commenced.
Very nice indeed I must say :
I close the amenity kit and do not open anything . My Aunt in Athens has instructed me that she wants
the nice TK amenity kit with the Bvlgari pieces. Seeing as she will be cooking and baking all my favourite
food and cakes for the next two weeks I will not argue
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OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24928 posts, RR: 60 Reply 3, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 3 hours ago) and read 19739 times:
Soon its time to leave the gate and make our way to the runway to be de iced. This seems to
take for ages and we are around 45 mins late. Im not too worried as the flight time is to be alot
less than I thought. I had one hour and 20 mintues connection in IST so didnt want any delays
in arriving.
Finally we made our way down the runway and time to say goodbye to Canada :
Soon after take off the crew spring into action and hand out hot towels.
My table is made :
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OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24928 posts, RR: 60 Reply 5, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 3 hours ago) and read 19699 times:
I decided to just recline my seat and reast a bit whilst watching the map . Soon it was time to
have breakfast and orange juice and hot towels were handed out.
Followed by a really nice breakfast.
The onboard Chef came to me and asked if there was anything else I wanted to which I asked for
a Cappuchino. Soon enough it was delivered and very good it was too ! Does anyone know what
device TK use to make these ? Nespresso maybe ?
Shortly after a trip to see Comfort Class which is a very nice cabin and decent seats:
Followed by Economy class :
Then back to my bed for a rest
Soon we were nearing IST and the cabin was made ready for landing.
Connecting flight information which is a great idea .
The dreaded IST holding pattern !
Finally it was our time to land with some nice views of the city below :
Yes I can see the runway :
We had a very smooth landing and made our way to the gate :
We arrived on stand and it was time to disembark the aircraft with one last shot of my seat . I thanked
the crew for a wonderful flight and they appreciated the comments and said ''Your welcome anytime''.
Another Greek visitor
Always interesting metal at IST . Now theres a TR someone needs to write !
With one hour twenty minutes til my connecting flight I wanted to spend at least some time in the new
highly rated TK Lounge.
And here it is :
You scan your boarding pass and gain entry via automatic gates :
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OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24928 posts, RR: 60 Reply 6, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 3 hours ago) and read 19585 times:
As you can see its a very impressive lounge with lots of nice areas and amazing quality of catering.
You couldnt want anything more from a lounge.
Always a great idea in lounges :
Need to charge your phone ? :
I love this wall :
DATE: 06/DEC/2011
AIRLINE: TURKISH AIRLINES
FLIGHT: TK 1849
ROUTE: ATHENS - ISTANBUL
CLASS: BUSINESS
SEAT: 3A
AIRCRAFT: AIRBUS A320
REG: TC - JPP DELIVERED 15/09/2008
Soon it was time to head to the gate :
Hmm must be for him or his son/daughter maybe
I was greeted by a friendly FA and shown the way to my seat :
Not far to go at all :
Welcome drinks were handed out :
Soon it was time to head to the runway to take off.
Whilst we were making our way to take off headsets were handed out :
After take off the crew handed out hot towels:
Followed by a menu :
And a very nice and ample meal :
Cherry juice the all time favourite of mine when flying on TK:
After a short flight it was time to land into ATH :
We landed and pulled up on stand . I said goodbye to the crew and made my way to the arrivals.
After a very short time my bags came off first and all were accounted for .
I took the bus to my Family home and it was great un packing and giving them all their presents.
I had decided to buy my Aunt a set of Calphalon pans also to which she was delighted. She also
love her TK amenity kit
So thats the end of my report. I hope you all enjoyed it. Sorry for the hundreds of photos but I wanted
to show you the full product of TK. I think you will agree they are impressive. I found the seat the most
comfortable Business Class flatbed I have experienced in a long time. The food was 10/10. The service
was perfect and I couldnt fault the crew for anything. Some people complain about lack of smiles from the
crew but to me they are friendly and do their job and never turned down a request. I prefer that than false
''Disney'' smiles and OTT service.
The B777 experience has only hardened my opinion that an A330 is second best in J across the Atlantic.
Sorry I know some will not like that but its only my opinion
The new TK lounge at IST is one of the best in my opinion and I think the catering is the best in any of the
Star Alliance lounges.
For longhaul travel I would certainly recommend Turkish Airlines. They will give the Gulf carriers a run for their
money with a product like this. Its great to see TK picking up more passengers from the Greek market and I have noticed that the flights between IST-ATH and vv are packed even with OA A3 SQ and TK on the routes.
I look forward to your comments and replies as usual.
Many thanks for reading .
Kind regards
Philip / OA260
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ROGERBCN From Andorra, joined Sep 2006, 1136 posts, RR: 19 Reply 7, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 2 hours ago) and read 19107 times:
Hola Philip!
Once again I have to say that you impressed me with such a report, really great!
Let's go step by step.
Although I have been many times to Canada, three in the last year, I have never been to Toronto which seems a great city but I do not know if it has the charm of Montréal or the great scenery that Vancouver has, anyway I would like at least go through their airport at least once which seems really nice. AC lounges tend to have the same food, at least your pictures show the same things I had for lunch at YYC and YVR two weeks ago. They are usually pretty well stocked and have plenty of drinks as well.
TK deserves to become a 5 star airline... according to your report and the pictures they seem to be a great airline. Food looks delicious, very well presented and the idea of having a chef on board gives it a classy touch that not many airlines have nowadays. I think is excellent. The seat looks really comfortable and the cabin very roomy despite having three seats in the middle section.
I am surprised to see that YYZ-IST is only an 8 hours flight, I thought it would take longer.
The cabin seems to be very well kept and the bathroom is impressive with that sink... it really feels you are flying something different.
TK lounge at IST is a master piece of good and modern design... again impressed.
In your last flight, how do they mange to serve a whole meal in such a short flight? Touché again!
I have only one negative comment, why do they show Manchester U. players on their safety demo? They should go for FC Barcelona, which they sponsor as well. At least you got a couple of pics of their B777 with Barça on it. They have flown it to BCN some times when the team is playing important games across Europe and beyond.
BTW, how do you manage to take so many pictures? Do you have time for everything?
Have a great year of flying! Thanks a lot for the report. Keep them coming!
Roger
"At reise er at leve" H.C. Andersen (Travelling is Living)
reifel From Germany, joined Feb 2005, 1135 posts, RR: 1 Reply 8, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 2 hours ago) and read 18972 times:
Hi Philip! What a great report! Thanks so much for sharing, I loved all the pictures. Their product looks impressive, just the toilets... And the lounge in Istanbul! Very exciting experience.
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24928 posts, RR: 60 Reply 9, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 2 hours ago) and read 18931 times:
Hola Roger ,
Quoting ROGERBCN (Reply 7): Once again I have to say that you impressed me with such a report, really great!
Thanks alot much appreciated .
Quoting ROGERBCN (Reply 7): I have never been to Toronto which seems a great city
I cant make up my mind . I like more each time I go . I intend to go back again this year as my Cousin is living there now and its easy from Ireland.
Quoting ROGERBCN (Reply 7): TK deserves to become a 5 star airline.
Indeed just some consistancy issues and ground handling bugs when things go wrong but apart from that I agree.
Quoting ROGERBCN (Reply 7): I am surprised to see that YYZ-IST is only an 8 hours flight,
Indeed I was preparing myself for close to 10 hours which I was dreading even in J as I hate longhaul.
Quoting ROGERBCN (Reply 7): TK lounge at IST is a master piece of good and modern design... again impressed.
Yes its a really impressive lounge with so much in it .
Quoting ROGERBCN (Reply 7): BTW, how do you manage to take so many pictures? Do you have time for everything?
Haha I always took loads of photos as a kid and click lots but normally with not too bad results.
Quoting reifel (Reply 8): Hi Philip! What a great report! Thanks so much for sharing, I loved all the pictures. Their product looks impressive, just the toilets... And the lounge in Istanbul! Very exciting experience.
Thanks alot . Yes I was impressed with the bathroom also . More like a hotel !
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leftyboarder From Turkey, joined Apr 2008, 656 posts, RR: 1 Reply 11, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 18746 times:
Wow.. Not to disrespect anyone else writing TRs but this was the best I have read (and looked at) in a loooooong time. Great shots! And by the way, the loads look really good in all three classes, seems like comfort class is picking up finally. Great service it seems, what a long way TK has come.
Quoting LH4116 (Reply 10): But suppose you could sleep well afterwards?
I love sweet things its my downfall.
Quoting LH4116 (Reply 10): Interesting. Did they have a manned counter? Also how to admit guests?
Yes to the right there are about three staff members to assist if any issues. Very well laid out .
Quoting leftyboarder (Reply 11): Wow.. Not to disrespect anyone else writing TRs but this was the best I have read (and looked at) in a loooooong time. Great shots! And by the way,
WOW back thats an amazing compliment and thanks so much. There are increasingly some amazing trip reporters who are raising the bar each time so I must raise mine to be on their level . For me this section of the website is the most enjoyable and we have some great members here who spend hours writing their reports and sharing their experiences. I am just one of those and am proud to be a part of it
Quoting leftyboarder (Reply 11): the loads look really good in all three classes, seems like comfort class is picking up finally. Great service it seems, what a long way TK has come.
Yes loads were good and Comfort Class is a great product indeed.
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gabrielchew From United Kingdom, joined Aug 2005, 2512 posts, RR: 13 Reply 13, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 18624 times:
Hey Philip,
Looks like you had a good flight. The new lounge in IST is light years away from the old wreck they used to have - quite fancy checking it out sometime.
gpbcroppers63 From Ireland, joined Jan 2008, 511 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 18608 times:
Wow Philip. What an amazing report!! You said TK were impressive but I didn't realise they were this good. The lounge in IST looks absolutely stunning. Well worth going back for an extended layover I reckon. I'm surprised it was only just over 8 hours from YYZ to IST. That seems very short for a flight of that distance. You must have had tail winds.
The pictures of Toronto are lovely too. I've always wanted to go there and I fancy it even more now having seen your shots. The Courtyard looks like a good hotel.
Quoting OA260 (Reply 3): When I woke up we were over Ireland . It was nice to fly over my adopted home
You flew right over my house by the looks of it.
Thanks again for such an amazingly comprehensive report. You've really shown us exactly what the TK long-haul experience is all about. I was wondering who would be the first to write a report on their new J class and the new lounge in IST and I'm very glad it's you as the quality of your reports is always second to none!
Looking forward to the next TR in this series.
Gareth
According to one of my colleagues, my problem is that I'm addicted to travel!
OA260 From Ireland, joined Nov 2006, 24928 posts, RR: 60 Reply 15, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 18566 times:
Quoting gabrielchew (Reply 13): Looks like you had a good flight. The new lounge in IST is light years away from the old wreck they used to have - quite fancy checking it out sometime.
LOL... I have to say I loved the old lounge but this is much better by far I agree.
Quoting gpbcroppers63 (Reply 14): You said TK were impressive but I didn't realise they were this good. The lounge in IST looks absolutely stunning. Well worth going back for an extended layover I reckon
Hey Gareth thanks alot . Id easily spend a day in that lounge given the chance
Quoting gpbcroppers63 (Reply 14): The pictures of Toronto are lovely too. I've always wanted to go there
milesaddict From Singapore, joined Dec 2007, 100 posts, RR: 0 Reply 16, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks 1 hour ago) and read 18531 times:
Well.. it's hard to write a TR after yours...
Well done budy ! Always a pleasure reading your famous TR..
TK is a fantastic carrier, too bad they gave up the First...
To me TK have the best J within Europe (If we consider Turkish is within the euro zone, but it's not the point, though I'd love to have them to boost the economy). They beat AF, LX, LH, BA easily.
Having a chief onboard it's a huge asset. I got the same seat on the IST-CDG in C using the 330. It was very comfy. the blanket is the very nice btw.
The lounge is outstanding !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TK you re the one !
Cheers Phil !
Personnal question (I would understand if you deny to explain me) : You have a LH SEN and a BD GOLD. How you choose the FFP to get your miles ? And why you keep crediting your BMI account since the BA takeover ?
TK787 From United States of America, joined Jan 2006, 4108 posts, RR: 13 Reply 18, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks ago) and read 18446 times:
Wow, Philip,
Incredible. Thank you so much for taking the time for all the photos and the caption.
I am way jealous, the food, the seats, the lounge all seems pretty impressive. I am glad you made your connection even with deicing and Holding at IST.
Is that a Richard Serra large scale metal sculpture at YYZ? ( The pic just before your first pic of TK77W)
I agree with AF/LH/BA but LX is still very close to my heart LOL...
Quoting milesaddict (Reply 16): Personnal question (I would understand if you deny to explain me) : You have a LH SEN and a BD GOLD. How you choose the FFP to get your miles ? And why you keep crediting your BMI account since the BA takeover ?
No probs mate . Im juggling them around. For me Status is more important then the miles. I mean I really value lounges/priority check in /extra baggage allowance more than redemptions so I have now guranteed *G to 2013 even if the worst case scenario with BD happens. BA status I have no interest in as I rarely fly them and that wont change. I think I will go for A3 Gold in the end and maintain it as Im already Silver with them and its very easy to get/maintain. Im crediting to BD purely to get to 38K to see if I get renewed to BMI when my membership is up for renewal in June. Ironically enough after this year Im lifetime Gold ! Yeah yeah life sucks LOL... but thats the way the cookie crumbles.
Quoting gpbcroppers63 (Reply 17): I've been very tempted with that for a long time. 2012 may be the year!
Yeah maybe end of the year !
Quoting gpbcroppers63 (Reply 17): Your TRs are always amazing but this one was a cut above again!
Cheers mate
Quoting TK787 (Reply 18): Incredible. Thank you so much for taking the time for all the photos and the caption.
Thanks for the reply. Glad you enjoyed it . Wanted to make it a detailed one for all my friends on the Turkish thread
Quoting TK787 (Reply 18): Is that a Richard Serra large scale metal sculpture at YYZ? ( The pic just before your first pic of TK77W)
Not sure Im the wrong person to ask . Maybe one of our Canadian Anetters will know ?
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tcm From Turkey, joined Jul 2010, 584 posts, RR: 2 Reply 21, posted (1 year 4 months 2 weeks ago) and read 18288 times:
Well, every time I read one of your great trip reports; I feel ashamed of my laziness. But then again, I don't think I could be a match for you anyway. Thanks Philip for the time and effort
On my last trip to
Quoting OA260 (Reply 2): First impressions of this cabin were very good. Nice layout and colours and very welcoming.
The B777 is my favourite aircraft compared to the A330 transatlantic. I know people argue
about the number of seats in a row but for me the spacious B777 in J is the clear winner.
I am one of those people, shame on me For me the only advantage of the TK 77Ws are the bigger lavatories for the J Cabin. The middle seat is a definite no no, but luckily I see that your flight wasn't full and the seat next to you was empty. Also, depending on the crew, the fewer number of J seats on the 333s (same seats as 777s) usually means better service. But then, its a matter of taste.
Quoting OA260 (Reply 2): A pic of the amenity kit everyone got at the door
That is the new amenity kit for Comfort Class. So you got both
Quoting OA260 (Reply 5): Shortly after a trip to see Comfort Class which is a very nice cabin and decent seats
The white stickers on the comfort class seats is to keep away any intruders from Y
Quoting OA260 (Reply 6): As you can see its a very impressive lounge with lots of nice areas and amazing quality of catering.
You couldn't want anything more from a lounge.
Very impressive indeed. Credit to Do&Co who maintain and cater the lounge. I hope you enjoyed your time there. Did you try the Demel Cakes? Do&Co and TK certainly try hard to extend ones waistline
Quoting OA260 (Reply 6): Some people complain about lack of smiles from the
crew but to me they are friendly and do their job and never turned down a request. I prefer that than false
''Disney'' smiles and OTT service.
I come across some excellent crew as well on TK, IMHO, it is very depended on the Purser. To me TK is like Jekyll & Hyde, if I may say so. You can have excellent crew and everything going flawless; but then you also have the occasions when Hyde shows up Especially during irregular operations. I have to admit though things are improving on the ground and in the air. BTW, How were the drink runs during the night after main service? I hope you were not left alone with the small bottle of water.
Anyway, sorry for my long comments, thank you once again for your excellent report, it is always a joy to read...
Many thanks Im sure you will get the chance sometime. BTW I think you will enjoy the next reports
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): Well, every time I read one of your great trip reports; I feel ashamed of my laziness.
Thanks so much and its so nice of you to take the time to say so much appreciated.
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): Thanks Philip for the time and effort
No probs all worth it .
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): I am one of those people, shame on me
I guess I will have to let you off lol...
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): The middle seat is a definite no no,
Oh I agree there I wouldnt want to be in the middle of the middle row ! Sometimes there can be exceptions though
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): The white stickers on the comfort class seats is to keep away any intruders from Y
Yeah I thought that although I dont like them personally.
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): I hope you enjoyed your time there. Did you try the Demel Cakes? Do&Co and TK certainly try hard to extend ones waistline
I didnt eat anything to be honest as I wasnt hungry thank god otherwise I could have done some damage LOL..
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): I come across some excellent crew as well on TK, IMHO, it is very depended on the Purser. To me TK is like Jackal & Hyde, if I may say so. You can have excellent crew and everything going flawless; but then you also have the occasions when Hyde shows up Especially during irregular operations. I have to admit though things are improving on the ground and in the air.
You seem to sum it up perfectly. Couldnt have written it better myself
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): BTW, How were the drink runs during the night after main service? I hope you were not left alone with the small bottle of water.
I was sleeping for a good few hours but they did a few rounds so they did not dissapear . No complaints at all .
Quoting tcm (Reply 21): Anyway, sorry for my long comments, thank you once again for your excellent report, it is always a joy to read...
Not at all really appreciate the time you took to reply and thanks again
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AT From United States of America, joined Jul 2000, 863 posts, RR: 0 Reply 24, posted (1 year 4 months 1 week 6 days 23 hours ago) and read 18021 times:
Phenomenal trip, and trip report!
The 77Ws look really comfortable, although I wish the mood lighting- nice as it is- was a bit more subtler. These are not the ones that TK was leasing from Jet Airways, are they?
25 Lufthansa747: Agree the new 77W is great. Flown it in J/W/Y. TK just needs to fix the ground staff, fine in IST thanks to the new IST lounge in there. I go there fo
26 OA260: Thanks alot Thank you for the reply. No that one that I flew on in F Class can be seen in the link I posted at the start. This one was TKs own. Inter
27 shamrock350: Brilliant report Philip, every time I read one of yours I end up checking fares to try the featured airline myself, first it was Swiss, then it was ge
28 klkla: Thanks for such a detailed report. Probably the most detailed I have ever seen on this site. With all those pics I felt like I was there. Turkish Airl
29 Lufthansa747: Problem is TGS (Turkish Ground Services) are totally de-motivated since TK spun that off to somebody with low wages. I was recently denied boarding 25
30 Lufthansa747: We'll see how my HKG-IST-LAX-IST-HKG, HKG-IST-LAX go but I'm ready to jump ship the day QR/EK start HEL and match my status. Already cancelled one of
31 lukeyboy95: Hi Philip. You did not disappoint on this trip report - a very enjoyable experience to share with you. Particularly appropriate as I am of to YYZ in a
32 Lufthansa747: Not Philip here, but the TK Chefs really vary a lot. I recently only saw one to hand out the great Godiva chocolates and disappearing. Another one ni
33 767747: Nice report, OA260! TK is fast becoming an airline I have to try. Business Class looks amazing, and the food presentation is second to none! Definitel
34 The777Man: Hi Philip! Thanks for another great report with great pictures! TK's J class looks excellent as expected! I had a great flight with them in Y last yea
35 sjacob: Damn......Man, the pictures of Toronto, AWESOME......... TK B777W is just magnificent....Trip well detailed and compiled, just enjoyed every bit of re
36 triple7man: This is an excellent trip report from start to finish. Your pictures captured the essence of the trip and I feel like I was right there. You included
37 emrecan: Great report Philip, it would be perfect if you had been on the new fixed cabin C/Class A320 on your ATH flight.
38 Tsveto4nik: Great report... Hope I will try TK's F class this summer to JFK...
39 sultanils: Hi Philip, Thanks for bringing us this picturesque insight into the excellent airline that is TK. A top notch experience and indeed able of giving the
40 OA260: Hey Kev thanks for the reply. True among the public people dont know much about them. I say it to my colleagues and friends and they look at me with
41 burj: Wow! As others have said what an excellent trip report! I am super impressed with TK and that lounge is awesome! Is that lounge a Star Gold lounge, or
42 simfanatic: Really nice report. The lounge in IST looks absolutely stunning! Maybe TK is a future option on my way to India, it definitely seems to be the quickes
43 okapi: Hi! Definitely one of my favourite airline. Great service, great report and great pictures, both on the ground and airborne.
44 IL62Mdakar: Thank you for the great trip report. TK's product looks indeed great. I will fly IST to LHR in C in a few weeks time and look forward to it. Hopefully
45 deltamartin: Hi Philip! Great tripreport as usual! I've wanted to try TK for a long time. They seems to be a great airline. Looking good. Those engines are for sur
46 globalflyer: Hi Philip...WOW that was an amazing trip and amazing pictures! I have not had a chance to visit Turkey nor fly TK but it is so high on my list! Great
47 nethkt: WOW - Trip report of the year 2012 so far! Enjoy all the photos and story. This is one of the best TR in a while. TK lounge in IST is amazing. What a
48 eastafspot: Nice, very nice, fully impressed all the way ... and no definitely NO, there are not too many pictures
49 CXfirst: I have elite status (*G) with TK, yet I have still to fly TK. I see it's clear that TK is something that I have to try soon! The service looks incredi
50 777ord: WOW!!! That is perhaps the longest TR here!! Intense detail. Sounds like TK has an amazing product!!!
51 kazim786: Great TR, must say TK really knows how to keep their passengers happy! Did anyone else notice the TK advert with the flight attendant, the 777 is miss
52 shamrock604: TK look good! The 777 J cabin and seat is just like AF (almost identical seat - just some small cosmetic differences), but the cabin has been enhanced
53 OA260: Hi there yes its a Star Gold lounge so all Star Golds can use it as long as your on a Star carrier. Yes thats correct. The whole design of the bag in
54 flightsimboy: Hi Philip, Here are just some TORONTO replies Really! You should shop in New York next time.. Heard it's a lot cheaper. Not the best place, except box
55 OA260: Indeed TK win over AF anyday IMHO I wouldnt even consider AF if TK were on the route with this product. Saying that I have to try AF this Spring so l
56 MHTripple7: Wow, thanks for this very extensive Trip Report! TK has surely upped their game lately, and their new 777 cabins look fantastic. Glad to know that the
57 OA260: Thank you for the reply. They have indeed upped their game and its paying off. I read that article also but nothing was ever made of it and I didnt h
58 FLIEGER67: Hey, Phil, what a great bunch of photos and also story. Really well done. Now these TK lounge at IST is really high on my to do list. Best greetings,
59 signol: Hi Phil, another superb report, thanks! Toronto is one of my must-visit places, my only experience of Canada was a 2-day quick side trip to Montreal f
60 OA260: Hi Markus , Thanks alot . Yes a must for you this year and Im sure you will make it Yes I know would have been cool but I guess either was down or wou
61 thegivenone: Amazing Report! I just booked my ticket on TK from VIE-IST-JFK in Economy Comfort and am really looking forward to it. Your report has wet my appetite
62 flightsimboy: I flew out the next night on Etihad to Abu Dhabi on Dec 6th Trip report is on a.net Nice touch!! Lucky you got two! Rwy 6L perhaps A real personal to
64 OA260: Thanks Thats an interesting route. Was it bookable on the website ? May I ask the fare ? A great way to go for sure. Arr ok thats nice. Must look at
65 FlyingFinn76: Hi Phil. Another great report in your signature photo heavy style! That new Turkish J class certainly looks like an excellent product with a service t
67 OA260: Hi P and thanks for the reply. Cheers Cool yeah its a great hotel and some great rates can be found at that time of year. Everything in a 10-20mins wa
68 Aleksandar: Hello Phillip! Well, there isn't much I could write new here, but I felt a strong need to say that your TRs are getting better and better as time goes
69 Babybus: A very thorough TR. Thanks. I know you said the 777 is better in J than the A320/340 but I'm not sure you would say that if you were stuck in the midd
70 akhmad: Hi Philip, Saving the best for last! That’s why I kept your report for the weekend as I wanted to allow myself more time to read. Thank God, I did a
71 photoshooter: Hey Philip yeah, I have to admit, I just LOVE reading your trip reports... Quite weird to see a 2-3-2 configuration there though, and it seems TK is h
72 OA260: Hi Aleksandar, What can I say Hvala Really grateful for your kind words. I intend to upgrade my camera this year so hope the pics get better . Oh I wo
73 PlaneHunter: Great report, Phil! TK's J Class product is certainly impressive. I don't like the middle seat in TK's J Class cabin - imagine to be stuck there with
74 OA260: Hey Udo thanks for the reply. True due to pre assigned seating I think anyone worried is safe to book a window on the block of two or an aisle. I gue
75 MSS658: Hi Philip Great job you've done there! It was like flying from YYZ to ATH as well. TK seems to have an outsourcing product, standing way ahead of any
76 airbuseric: Hi Philip, great tripreport! Your photos tell every detail of the wonderful service TK will give to their passengers. I love this airline, and they're
77 FlySSC: Great Trip report. TK is a great airline to fly with. Funny to see the screen in ATH showing in Greek "Κωνσταντινούπολις" (Konstantin
78 OA260: Hi Marc , many thanks for the reply. Yes TK really are making a name for themselves. Hi Eric , Many thanks for the reply . I agree they are a very go
79 717Flyer: Hi Philip, What a great report you have written! I flew Turkish Airlines for the first time in February last year HEL-IST-DXB-IST-HEL (on the other si
80 OA260: Hi thanks for the reply Yes TK are good in both J and Y and thats a nice credit to them . Me too the whole cabin feels very classy and modern . Welco
81 OA260: So for anyone wanting to see the whole series in order here it is : LH--DUB-MIA Business Class On The A380+Tech Issues (by OA260 Jan 19 2012 in Trip R
82 ghifty: Why is there no nose gear on the PR image?
83 ba319-131: Nice read as always Philip, great selection of pictures too. TK's JCL product sure does look impressive, seat looks good and comfortable though don't
84 Tomskii: Very nice TR, and heck that TK lounge looks really WOW. Guess that it isn't for nothing that TK got Best European Airline as well the last 2 years!
85 EricR: TK's J class looks absolutely amazing. I wish more North American based carriers used this J class design.
86 vio: Heya, Wow, that was probably the most detailed trip report I have ever seen. Turkish seems like it has a very good product. I have never had the chanc
87 OA260: As above I think it was a error that was not spotted. Attention to detail is not TKs thing when they advertise or put things on their website. Hi Mar
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For me the only advantage of the TK 77Ws are the bigger lavatories for the J Cabin. The middle seat is a definite no no, but luckily I see that your flight wasn't full and the seat next to you was empty. Also, depending on the crew, the fewer number of J seats on the 333s (same seats as 777s) usually means better service. But then, its a matter of taste. 
