Turkish Airlines Manchester > Bangkok

[Daveuk 28]

Just been checking the airline ticket sites regarding my March 04 trip. Turkish Airlines are coming up with some very attractive prices. Manchester > Istambul > Bkk.

Anyone flown with them ?

[TabMule 1]

I've travelled a couple of times with Turkish and they are fine. A summary of my trips with them is below;

 

If you are collecting your ticket at LHR (Although you are going from Manchester) be careful not to go to the airport ticket/enquiries counter close by to pick up your tickets because it's the wrong one. On the corner of the Turkish check-in counter is where you collect your ticket.

 

The seats are very much the same as any other economy class unless you are travelling business or 1st class (I did neither). The entertainment is on screens in the cabins. The usual miles travelled, miles to go, maps and ETA are displayed along with a film or two. A few music channels can be accessed on the seat armrests.

 

The food is good and edible. It is normally a stew type meal with rice or couscous. The cabin crew aren't super efficient but will get you drinks etc if you require them during the long hop between Istanbul and Bkk. They also patrol the cabin with soft drinks throughout the night (if the schedule is from LHR, I don't know the times from Manchester)

 

Istanbul airport is modern, clean and has plenty of shopping. I used the bar for the outbound and inbound trip. I can't remember seeing an ATM machine so it may be an idea to change some Turkish lira before you leave the UK. Beware though that I found working out prices was difficult due to some of the smallest denomination notes being 250,000 lira. A little confusing after a few large ones! Also, be careful when leaving the bar to transfer to your flight. Each time when trying to pay my bill I had to wait an age and then there was a queue going through security.

 

The first time I flew from LHR to Istanbul with Turkish I was somewhat alarmed when a passenger in the centre bank of seats was chatting away on his mobile while the plane was taxiing. The cabin crew didn't seem at all concerned.

 

I will fly with Turkish again if the price is competitive.  

 

Hope the above helps.

 

Regards

 

 

 

[Daveuk 28]

Thanks for the info Tabmove

 

I can't book my flight till into the new year, but sounds like Turkish is OK.

Its funny how we all try a save a few bob on the flight and then blow it in an hour or two in Pattaya !.

 

Dave

[David_Bekam 1]

I flew with them from Manchester last year, and it's exactly as TabMule says.  I have also flown with Emirates (for £100 more!) and main difference is that you don't get your own video screen built into the back of the seat in front of you, instead you have a shared screen in the cabin.  I am flying out with them again in a few days from now for £400 ret incl taxes and ticket postage through www.expedia.co.uk ;D

[growler 0]

Does that mean you are going to sign with Galtasaray.?

[David_Bekam 1]

Dam Turkish Airlines!, I made it to Bangkok no probs but my luggage stayed in Istanbul > can I withdraw my recommendation lol?  Fortunately they've now found it and it's finally made its way to Pattaya  .  Galatersay is too hard a name for me to spell, so I will be staying with Madrid for a while  

 

DB