REVIEW | Turkish Airlines A350-900 | SEA-IST TK204 | Economy class

[@mitsoulas93]

I travelled to JFK some years ago with Turkish. One of the best airlines in economy class. ☺️ Nice video.

[@FlyingDryden]

Agreed! The food was surprisingly good. I have to try TK on shorter routes too and see if they live up to expectations there. And also - thanks! 🥳

[@beanie72]

Great review! No endless talking and straight to the point; you gained a follower!

[@FlyingDryden]

Oh thanks so much! 🙏

[@ClizNBA]

Amazing! My flight is in 7 days on Turkish Airlines A350 from Seattle to Istanbul. I’m so excited!

[@FlyingDryden]

I hope you get a really good trip! 🎉

[@ryanthomas49]

I flew TK back in 2014 from New York to Istanbul, Istanbul to Tel Aviv, and return when my family and I were visiting Jerusalem. Excellent service on all flights.

[@FlyingDryden]

That’s great to hear! Next up to try their A350? 😎

[@CarliOosthuizen]

❤

[@Points-Guy]

I flew on this route, during check-in they offered me upgrade for my 2 seats - 45k turkish miles. It was the best 90k miles i spent on)

[@FlyingDryden]

Those points sound like they were well spent! Our points are with another airline, otherwise, it would’ve been great to try that option.

[@alegzandeeer2690]

Nice crosswind landing!

[@FlyingDryden]

😎

[@74Noose]

Windows seat is a must, no matter of the cost

[@FlyingDryden]

Agree with that. This was an award trip booked with bonus points with another airline within the Star Alliance. It wasn’t possible to reserve seats with Turkish, not even pay for it.

[@MP-zi1vl]

​@@FlyingDryden And you didn't have the option to choose your seat during online check-in? I think that should be possible?

[@FlyingDryden]

No, we couldn’t even check in online in this particular case.

[@kaanyagzer8536]

I’d fly with THY more than 100 times, they are clearly best.

[@FlyingDryden]

If you say! I would like to test their business class.

[@xbdjdhfv]

bro this is exactly what i was looking for same flight number same kind of seat thats crazy

[@FlyingDryden]

Awesome! 🥳

[@rabiainan]

❤TK

[@FlyingDryden]

🥳

[@Leonheart18]

What you get for their prices is hard to beat, they are definitely better overall airlines yes, but then don't complain about giving them some hundreds more than turkish airlines, honestly if you look at their price range, you will be satisfied for what you get

[@FlyingDryden]

Well overall I liked what I got. Except not having the opportunity to choose my seat until the check-in desk. 🧐

[@TheBudgetTraveller786]

Turkish has amazing meals and amenities, but their back end customer service sorely needs improvement. I tend to avoid them for that reason.

[@FlyingDryden]

😬 Luckily I have never had a reason to be in touch with them (so far). Do you have any example?

[@cihanzumret6534]

I don’t agree with you actuallly they are best in service and in regards to safety

[@FlyingDryden]

Actually, I did interact with their customer service at ARN a couple of times last year. The first time, they responded within 20 minutes. The second time, I had to remind them after one and two weeks.

[@r.m6508]

Actually they are inconsistent in service, you can get good crew on some flights, you can also get grumpy crew on some flights too ​@@cihanzumret6534

[@filipepedro8272]

The noisy kids tho 😂

[@FlyingDryden]

🤷‍♂️😂

[@FrozenDung]

​@@FlyingDryden Noise cancelling headphones take the edge off kids doing this on long flights

[@FlyingDryden]

My best travel gadget investment ever. 😎

[@duaneowens7777]

Which connecting flight did you have? Did they automatically transferred your bags for you.Did you check in a bag?

[@FlyingDryden]

Hi, we had a connection 24 hours later with another Star Alliance airline and yes, we had to pick up our checked luggage.

[@HelenKondos]

Have booked seats 43B and 43C (last row). Do they have the same recline as other economy seats? Any feedback would be appreciated

[@FlyingDryden]

I didn’t test the actual row but according to Seatmaps.com it might be limited recline on that row. If that’s a warning just because it’s the last row or any other reason I don’t know.

[@juliamielczarek6996]

May I ask how tall are you? My boyfriend has 6’7 and we consider buying extra leg seat but it is a bit expensive 😂

[@FlyingDryden]

Sounds like a good idea. I’m 5’5” (165 cm) so legroom isn’t a problem in the most cases. 🤷‍♂️😂

[@nayefo]

Was there a full power outlet at your economy seat or just a USB port?

[@FlyingDryden]

Actually, I didn’t even notice that 🙈 but no, it seems that’s it’s just a USB-port in economy on the TK A350.

[@nayefo]

@ booo

[@FlyingDryden]

Agree!

[@nayefo]

@@FlyingDryden evidently they only have them on economy on their A330 and B777 aircraft I hope they put more effort into installing those on the rest of them

[@FlyingDryden]

Yes, I also read that. I didn’t even looked for it because I didn’t use my computer while on the airplane.

[@bassamb.bahjat5925]

Is there wifi ?

[@FlyingDryden]

Yes, it was on our flight but I didn’t use it.

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

Meow 😻 meow 😻 how long was the flight ✈️ to the world 🌎 capital of cats 🐈 Istanbul.

[@FlyingDryden]

Meow-tastic question! 😻 The flight to the feline capital of the world 🌍, Istanbul 🐈, was a paws-itively purr-fect 11 hours long. 🛫✨ Plenty of time to catnap and dream of endless cuddles and whiskers! 🐾🐾

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

@FlyingDryden How full was the flight ✈️ and did you finish in Istanbul, or did you do have a connecting flight ✈️ in Istanbul?

[@FlyingDryden]

@Ahuntsicspotter The flight was pretty much full, but no grumpy whiskers in sight - just happy purr-sengers! 😺 Since we didn’t have a connection in IST until the next day, we took the chance to stretch our paws, groom ourselves, and dream of kebabs and catnip overnight. 🐾✈️

[@Ahuntsicspotter]

@@FlyingDryden You saw 👀 the cats 🐈 in Istanbul.

[@FlyingDryden]

@Ahuntsicspotter Yes, I saw plenty of cats in Istanbul - lounging like royalty and owning the streets! 😻🐾