UPDATE: The reason we appear to be seeing the “old” pricing on the Turkish Airlines website is that new post-devaluation pricing does not go into effect until February 16, 2024. Language has been added suggesting the old award charts are valid until February 15, 2024, giving us one week to book under old redemption rates. […]
13 Hours In Turkish Airlines A350 “Turkoflot” Business Class
As a cherry on top of my Turkish Airlines saga, the flight I wound up on was on operated by an ex-Aeroflot Airbus A350, which gave me many hours to review Turkish Airlines’ latest “Turkoflot” business class product. “Turkoflot” A350 Business Class: A Fun Way To Fly Russian flag carrier Aeroflot sold a trio of […]
Breakthrough! How An Innocent Mistake Saved My Turkish Airlines Ticket
Well folks, my great Turkish Airlines ticket saga has come to an end. I was finally rebooked after hours (days, weeks…) of back-and-forth. I credit a kind agent, a harmless error, and my self-control. Here’s how it unfolded. My Turkish Airlines Ticket Has Been Rebooked! Recall that I had driven down to LAX Airport and […]
More Frustration At Turkish Airlines LAX Ticket Counter…
An update to my Turkish Airlines award ticket drama… LAX Ticket Counter Unable To Check Me In On Turkish Airlines Flight I showed up at the ticket counter in the Tom Bradley Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Rather than confuse the agent with a long-winded story of what I have been through over […]
My Turkish Airlines Award Ticket Horror Story…
As much as I love Turkish Airlines–and I do love Turkish Airlines–trying to rebook a canceled Miles & Smiles award ticket has become an exercise in hopeless futility and endless frustration. While Turkish offers great value in mileage redemptions, be aware that a flight cancellation can really mess you up your award ticket. Turkish Airlines […]
Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts After Passenger Commits Suicide Onboard
A Turkish Airlines flight diverted to Algeria after a man was found dead in the aircraft lavatory, having committed suicide. Turkish Airlines Flight Diverts To Algeria After Onboard Suicide The incident occurred on July 25, 2023 onboard a Boeing 737-MAX 8 (tail number TC-LCJ) traveling from Istanbul (IST) to Marrakech (RAK) as TK619. Shortly after […]
A Deplorable Turkish Airlines Economy Class Review…
I enjoy most flight reviews and I’m generally a fan of Turkish Airlines. That’s why a recent trip report warning of the deplorable state of affairs in Turkish Airlines economy class really rubbed me the wrong way. Reviewer Warns Of Deplorable Turkish Airlines Economy Class, But I’m Not Convinced… The review of a Turkish Airlines […]
Review: Turkish Airlines Lounge – Nairobi (NBO)
The Turkish Airlines Lounge in Nairobi (NBO) is an excellent out-station lounge with a lovely selection of food and drink plus kind service. Turkish Airlines Lounge Nairobi Review (NBO) I find that Turkish Airiness lounges outside of Istanbul vary in terms of quality. For example, the Washington Dulles lounge is great while the Bangkok lounge […]
New Turkish Airlines 777: Only 7 Business Class Seats, 524 Economy Class Seats
Turkish Airlines has a fairly eclectic fleet of aircraft from around the world. From ex-Jet Airways to ex-Aeroflot, the flag carrier of Turkey not only has many different aircraft types, but many different configurations within that type. Its latest acquisition, however, puts a whole new emphasis on economy class. Turkish Airlines now has high-density Boeing […]
Review: Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Los Angeles – Istanbul
After a few days at home, it was back to Istanbul for the final portion of my trip. As we emerge from the pandemic era, Turkish Airlines can once again be relied upon for a full-service experience filled with culinary delights onboard its 777-300ER in business class. Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class Review Using Turkish […]
Review: Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 Business Class
Turkish Airlines is so predicable…and that’s such a good thing. I flew Turkish Airlines from Alexandria, Egypt to Istanbul and enjoyed great service, delicious food and drink, and a comfortable business class seat onboard the 737 MAX 8, all on a flight that took only two hours in the air. Turkish Airlines 737 MAX 8 […]
Turkish Airlines Skips Super Bowl Ad, Focuses On Earthquake Relief
I don’t watch the Super Bowl for the halftime show, commercials, or the game itself, but I do look forward to the annual Turkish Airlines ad. This year, however, an ad from Turkish Airlines was conspicuously missing. But as thousands of bodies continue to be pulled out of the rubble after a devastating earthquake, a […]
The “Guide Dog” Scam Infiltrates Turkish Airlines
A viral video flaunts a very cute dog named Maya flying in-cabin on a Turkish Airlines longhaul flight between the USA and Istanbul. It appears the guide dog scam has infiltrated Turkish Airlines… Take Your “Guide Dog” Onboard Turkish Airlines… A video purports to show a dog named Maya boarding a Turkish Airlines flight and […]
Turkish Airlines Strands 21-Year-Old Woman In Malaysia After She Mentions Peanut Allergy
Another day, another negative encounter on Turkish Airlines concerning a passenger with a peanut allergy. Even those who are skeptical about tree nut allergies must acknowledge the difficult issues arising in this case. Concern Over Peanut Allergy Prompts Turkish Airlines To Kick 21-Year-Old Off Flight In KUL On November 10, 2022, 21-year-old Marissa Williamson was […]
Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Diverts After Violent Passenger Attack
A Turkish Airlines 777-300ER bound for Jakarta was forced to divert after a passenger violently attacked flight attendants. Violent Passenger, Allegedly Under Influence Of Alcohol, Attacks Flight Attendants, Forcing Turkish Airlines 777-300ER To Divert The incident occurred on TK56, operating from Istanbul (IST) to Jakarta (CGK) on October 11, 2022. Video of the incident has been […]
Has Flagship Turkish Airlines Lounge Become A Homeless Shelter?
A well-traveled friend of mine flew Turkish Airlines earlier today for the first time. I had advised him that he was in for a treat while passing through Istanbul but instead, he sent me a series of pictures that makes me wonder why Turkish Airlines has let its lounge become a homeless shelter. Turkish Airlines […]
Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class – Still A Pleasure
Even though the Turkish Airlines 777 will not win any awards for privacy or even comfort in business class, the stellar soft product onboard makes it one of my favorite business class products. Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class – Still A Leading Soft Product I flew from Los Angeles to Istanbul on the 777-300ER on […]
Turkish Airlines Debuts “Aeroflot” Airbus A350
It’s not huge news that one airline took over the cancelled aircraft deliveries of another carrier, but it is rather noteworthy when it involves the heavily-sanctioned Russian flag carrier Aeroflot and represents a very cool addition to the Turkish Airlines fleet. Turkish Airlines Takes Delivery Of Airbus A350 Originally Intended For Aeroflot Turkish Airlines is […]
Delicious Beef Puff Pastry (Kıymalı Kol Böreği) On Turkish Airlines
My Meal of the Week feature examines an airline meal from my travels over the years. This may be a meal from earlier in the week or it may be a meal served over a decade ago. Some flag carriers miss golden opportunities to showcase their own country’s cuisine in onboard meals. That is not the case […]
Turkish Airlines Kicks Off Six-Year-Old So It Can Serve Nuts In Business Class
A family claims it was removed from a Turkish Airlines flight after the airline responded to its request not to serve nuts onboard due to their allergic six-year-old by insisting it would serve nuts anyway and then trying to strong-arm a liability waiver in order to let them remain onboard. Family Kicked Off Turkish Airlines Flight […]