Turkish Airlines anyone??

[mb3house 0]

I'm thinking of trying Turkish airlines, but would like to hear some other opinions on them, either economy or business class.

 

Always better to get an idea before spending money.

[doolish 14]

Hi mb,

My mates flew to BKK on Turk Air, last year, out Jan back Feb.

Said they would never fly with this airline ever again. Service, food and everything else was aweful. Also promblems in stopover. They went out to BKK 2 weeks ago back middle Feb., even though Turk. A. was the cheapest fare they could get for their dates they opted to pay a extra £60 to fly by a decent airline.

Cheers Doug.

[TabMule 1]

I've flown with Turkish a couple of times to Bangkok. I can honestly say I've had no problems with them at all. I flew economy from Heathrow via Istanbul to Bangkok. I found the food and service to be ok but not outstanding. Food was just the normal fare but edible. I enjoy a good drink on long haul, partly because I'm a little nervous, partly because I am going on my holidays! and partly because ...... well ....... I like a good drink. It was a little difficult getting a drink in my seat but the cabin crew were willing to give drink out if you went to collect it from the kitchen area. After the main meal the lights were dimmed and everyone was expected to sleep (overnight flight) in a rather regimented way. About a couple of hours out of Bangkok I cracked open my window blind to have a look outside at the sunrise and within a couple of minutes a steward raced over and slammed shut the blind. I suppose he was doing the right thing if people were sleeping but I think a smile and a "please" would have been nice. Otherwise, apart from these minor grumbles, I found Turkish to be ok.  

[neilri2001 42]

The reason you can get seats on Turkish airlines when everyone else has sold out is because they are crap. Not aeroflot crap but crap none the less.

 

Neil

 

Leeds Utd for ever

[TabMule 1]

"The reason you can get seats on Turkish airlines when everyone else has sold out is because they are crap. Not aeroflot crap but crap none the less. "

 

 

I don't know what crap means when referring to an airline. The journey to LoS from the UK is about 11 hours. With Turkish, the journey is broken up nicely with a 2/3 hour stopover in Istanbul. Not an excessive wait but enough time to stretch the legs and have a couple of beers. The food on the aircraft isn't excellent but is edible and the aircraft and seat configuration is the same as many other airlines.

 

I have never flown Singapore Airlines but understand they offer outstanding service. I know Turkish are not in this class but to describe them as crap I find hard to understand.

 

We have all had uncomfortable or annoying experiences with airlines. At the time this can seem to be the final straw but these problems often take place for a short period in a flight of only 11 hours. I know I can put up with almost anything on the flight to Bkk because I know I'll forget about it the moment that lady examines my passport and I go through and get my bag off the carousel.

 

Yes, I do think the glass is always half-full!!!

[moby69 6]

Hey Tabmule,

 

How come you get a lady to check your passport ???

 

All I get is some guy who thinks that all I'm going to do in Thailand, is play golf and shag his sisters :-X

 

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Be nice

 

Moby69

[TabMule 1]

Just wondering what the barfine is for one of the custom cuties. Think I should ask?

[moby69 6]

Tabmule

 

Only after she has Stamped you passport

 

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Be nice

 

Moby69