Similar experience here...
JFK-
IST TK1 Comfort Class yesterday, a full flight.
Check in done at the E counters for Business/Elite pax... long lines
TK lounge was busy but did the trick.
Gate was 300, downstairs at the bus terminal like space. I literally waited to be the last person on the bus instead of waiting in lines to get on this plane. Long lines, chaos just to check my passport.
TC-JJM "Marmara" was in great shape. Nice smiling
FA's throughout the flight.
Finally
TK is reaching a standard of what to expect on these flights;
-No information/apology on delays. (Our flight was delayed close to an hour)
-Chicken or Rigatoni, portions are getting smaller. Food is becoming boring. What happened to the Turkish delight, apricot/hazelnut service??
-Besides two meal services and a bottled water delivery,
FA's nowhere to be found.
-Inside temperature is overwhelming and screaming kids running the aisles.
-"Is there a medical doctor on board?" announcement.
My solution; noise cancelling headphones, sleeping pils, aisle seat, summery clothing.