TRIPREPORT | Turkish Airlines (ECONOMY) | Boeing 777-300ER | Singapore - Istanbul

[@phillipmaguire4671]

I've heard good things about Turkish airlines.... and now this video from Simply Aviation confirms that... This is a premium airline. Having 2 substantial meals on this flight is really great... Metal cutlery, and also the substantial amenity kit. Good attention to detail, which some well known carriers have forgotten over recent times. Well done Turkish Airlines.

[@Potatofarmer1898]

Phillip Maguire Turkish Airlines is where it’s at. They are super on point! They don’t price-gouge, have a massive network, new planes and the service is fantastic, and if you’re stuck in Istanbul, it’s one of the world’s most beautiful cities.

[@phillipmaguire4671]

@@Potatofarmer1898 Oh yes and yes.... I am seriously considering trying Turkish Airlines on my next long-haul from Australia. As yet, they do not fly into Australia, but hopefully soon they will. Currently, I can pick them up from Singapore, and some other asian ports.

[@imanuelcaushi4711]

In my experience, Turkish Airlines is the world's best airline with no competition even coming close. They will offer you a full, tasty meal even during a one hour flight. They have IFE in all their flights, including short haul, the staff are incredibly kind, and the planes are always clean and smell good. I think in general Turkish aviation is very professional, but Turkish Airlines will always be my favourite one.

[@fibecheee]

@@imanuelcaushi4711 thank you sir

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Taxi Cab

[@yusufbasar2757]

As a Turkish and im also staff for TK. This is a great honour for hosting you David in our SIN flight. So i watched your vlog, you very liked our servise. We have always waiting you. Great job again. Danke!

[@MrCS-81]

Danke ;) thanks

[@saltanat1981]

Skytrax hakkında ne düşünüyorsunuz, o kadar insanın verilen hizmetleri beğenmelerine rağmen, THY çok düşük yıldız sayısı alıyor. Sizler THY personeli olarak bu konu hakkında ne düşünüyorsunuz ve bu haksızlığı düzeltmek için bir çalışma varmı....selamlar

[@batuhantancuay]

Finally another Turkish report! My favourite airline 😄

[@bacanak07]

You not alone;)

[@greenalleader7685]

Me too

[@A.TM.T]

Same

[@shahidhafeez8146]

Me too

[@SoyTravels]

I have couple of flight reviews with Turkish airlines on my channel too 🤗

[@virgloh8934]

I'm watching and subscribed to your channel...October 2020 I will be taking my very first overseas flight (and I'm 66yrs old)..lol.....My friend and I are going to Lisbon portugal for a cruise....Although my friend has traveled overseas, me 1st......She is only interested in cheap, one stop flight...I am interested in that also but my main concern is comfort...this old back can't handle lousy seats....So I'm going to watch most of your videos to find my perfect fit....Thank you for all your hard work....MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE...

[@globalcomparisons1973]

omg grandpa

[@shivongribbin607]

TK run a really slick operation which you only appreciate when you look at the departure board at IST which rarely has a delay despite the large variety of destinations and tight turn arounds. I've done 4 x 4 segment flights - never a delay, always excellent crew and great food

[@RashadKhanAviation2023]

Turkish Airlines is probably one of the best airlines that I’ve traveled internationally. Their 787-9 is next level, and I’m flying in their 777-300ER later this month. I hope their Economy Class seats are updated and refurbished!

[@karlp8484]

Changi is the only airport where I get frustrated at having (typically) a two-hour layover. Because two hours is not long enough for me to do all the fun things that are available. I once spent 4 hours at Changi and I wasn't bored for a second. I only see and hear great things about Turkish Airlines. Every review says they're fantastic.

[@b.t.356]

K but the Lego-themed security film was absolutely adorable. And the catering looked absolutely delicious!

[@cwjn]

No body David when he see’s a leg rest in economy: Its a rare feature on economy these days

[@aviationspotting2067]

MCDADDY 69 it’s nobody but yeah

[@dolphinreacts532]

He's not wrong though

[@cihanzumret6534]

Turkish Airlines, The Emperor of the sky 🧿✈️✈️

[@shreddlift3051]

It’s really sick how underrated TK is by for example Skytrax, that’s really tragic in my opinion, all the best from me to TK, greetings from Sweden!

[@odeiraoloap]

Yes, but their hard product is seriously uncompetitive at this point. 2-3-2 seating for Business Class is simply ridiculous for 2019/2020. Even Singapore's *regional planes* (Southeast Asia only birds comprising A350s and 787s) have 1-2-1 business class and actual Premium Economy. And even TK's new Business Class has been received poorly (bad width of the seats).

[@shreddlift3051]

Paolo Ariedo still underrated

[@odeiraoloap]

@@shreddlift3051 I feel like they have *sufficient hype* (neither overhyped nor underhyped as you say). They're a good airline in general with excellent service but uncompetitive hard products...

[@WTG20233]

Paolo Ariedo I flew their new business class 3 weeks ago and I’m flying it again in 5 weeks ... I found it great ... Versace aminety kit and the food was amazing

[@NavigatoTravels]

Paolo Ariedo but they introduced new seats before Lufthansa and they did not get 5 stars...

[@Serge0587]

Excellent report, David! And yes, Turkish Airlines have a great service. I flew with them on september from MEX to IST and back on the 787-9 and I loved the service. By the way, the new Istanbul airport is amazing. Greetings from Guadalajara 🇲🇽

[@henrylo2762]

Wow Turkish Airlines safety video looked really interesting :D

[@renocuahmet2163]

business class seat configuration as well

[@samibraitaa1170]

Captain Dude now turkish airlines has new safety video during covid19

[@greenalleader7685]

Yeah it's awesome the safety video

[@ayezakhan4364]

My favorite trip report thanks david singapore and turkey is my favorite countries

[@valeriaweiler9568]

A very nice and very interesting Tripreport.I love the way your videos are made. It's always so cool to watch. That's why I subscribed to you and left a like there. I will definitely recommend this channel because you deserve it. Keep it up😄☺.I can't wait to see the next video👌🏻👍🏻

[@ministerievanstudiecollege5788]

@Lee Claxton And she has every right to say so. Simply Aviation has shown consistent quality over the past three years I have subscribed, and they care about the community. I suppose a compliment is never misplaced, and they really deserve it with extensive reports like these.

[@yumolino1947]

I‘m wondering.. How could Turkish Airlines be the 27th place of the best airlines in the world and only have 3 stars in Skytrax???

[@bntrn.]

The answer is simple : scamtrax

[@yumolino1947]

Bntrn you saying right bro

[@odeiraoloap]

"Scamtrax", heh. Sure. But Look at their Business Class product. Now look at Singapore's (#2) Business Class product. Then look at ANA's (#5) *new* Business Class. You'll find out the reason why.

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Yumolino_HD Skytrax holds airlines hostage and makes them pay for their rating. They are more like scamtrax!

[@renocuahmet2163]

@@odeiraoloap I agree. It is the best 27th business class i've ever seen. 2-3-2 configuration. Come on Turks, i think you have some space to place new seats in Business sector. Why don't you make it like 3-3-3 or 3-4-3 business class. huh?

[@Jiagen17]

Hi from Turkey David. You flight with the worlds Best airlines. Thank you!! :)

[@aa_aviation54]

turkish airlines 🤩 now they have new uniforms!

[@sahapcancinserin5549]

As Turkish, thanks for your feedbacks about Turkiye and Turkish Airlines. We're appreciate to see you in Turkiye. Enjoy your travel. :)

[@virgildsouza1698]

Gonna get on this exact flight for my holiday to Turkey next week!

[@nellyfeliciano4510]

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[@smeshsmesh9695]

Really appreciate that Turkish Airlines provides that much food so that you jave energy to survive your route through that huge airport

[@cardinal_thrill5]

Hey, thanks for putting this in tripreport form as well. I really enjoy them

[@thepikapalate9697]

Ah, nostalgia. I remember flying this in 2018 to visit my grandma. The economy seats have more space and legroom than Lufthansa’s A350 premium economy!

[@Saifull1991]

Seriously some very impressive stuff by Turkish Airlines. Everything was great. Changi airport amazing as always ! Love your videos!

[@themightymo6936]

TK is one of the best ever airlines i have used. Huge respect for them.

[@greenalleader7685]

Man oh man I can't for the first time to travel by Turkish airlines to INSTABUL I CAN'T WAIT 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Because it was a beautiful city and airport

[@fuathazer1305]

I love Turkish Airlines 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷

[@TKLleaks]

Hi dude it’s me again remember I love your content and I’ll never stop lovingit

[@pthccuocsongdulich4238]

Awesome meal services from Turkish airlines. Love to try this airline!

[@younesalchay]

Sadly you got the old cabin:(

[@nev7991]

I really need to go on a flight soon been a few months since my Norwegian 737-800 flight form Barcelona el prat to London Gatwick. I remember being on an Ek 777 and was moved back a row and was right next to the engine

[@mdilbaz6358]

David you are the best trip report youtuber ever Edit: wobei, du kannst ja auch deutsch 👌🏼⚡️

[@summeroflove394]

I swear most times I watch your videos just for the food. The pancakes looked delicious! Yum!

[@EdwardAu]

OK, Turkish Airlines and Istanbul stopover are on my bucket list after this COVID-19 lockdown is over.

[@SuperValue350]

Singapore's Changi Airport is just amazing

[@TAILSORANGEs]

Greetings from Singapore. And yes, I do agree. Although I like Japan's Haneda's Airport better. Maybe that's because it's foreign.

[@SuperValue350]

@@TAILSORANGEs The grass is greener on the other side. I live in Japan, and though I like Haneda, it's bland and small compared to Changi.

[@TAILSORANGEs]

@@SuperValue350 MY BAD----> I meant Narita!

[@theweedeater1842]

@@TAILSORANGEs same

[@theweedeater1842]

@@TAILSORANGEs I flew on sia 787-10 and bruh it was great

[@Bobrogers99]

As a seasoned traveler, I guess you are able to sleep in a snug Economy seat, though I couldn't. It's a good thing that the touch screen worked, since the remote wouldn't release. I was less impressed with the dinner than you were (pasta in sauce is the cheapest possible meal), but the breakfast looked good. A very generous amenity kit. And metal cutlery! All quite good by Economy standards.

[@orianasangster9387]

Thanks! I'm going to board this flight next week

[@hamoodtatari]

Bro Changi airport is unbelievable the best airport in the world by far I’ve been there many times and each and every time comfort, clean and great service each time! 5 star airport imo ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@MarcoPolo747]

I think TK has one of the best intercontinental economy class. Service is very good, meals are excellent and now with the new Istanbul airport, connecting is easy and organised. Seats are nice too. Business clas is not that good because of their 2x3x2 seating.

[@ShaukatAli-rr3jj]

Emirates joined the chat:

[@afcacbs8544]

Still one of my favorite aviation channels.

[@sahilanant123]

Departing from Changi. Flying Turkish Airlines. Arriving at the new Istanbul terminal. What more could you ask for from a flight! Flawless and beautiful!

[@katessidhom223]

I believe Turkish Airlines provide a great deal of customer service at least from what I saw in your trip report. Great job as usual and thanks for sharing it with us 👍👍👍👍👍

[@D98Flyer]

*haha, total cool. Bin gestern auch Turkish Business in deren B777 geflogen. Liebe Grüße aus Dubai von einem Hobby Flightreporter* 🇩🇪🇩🇪✈✈👋🏻👋🏻

[@yumolino1947]

Du hast es gut. Direkt einer der größten Flughäfen europas gleich um die Ecke.

[@globalcomparisons1973]

Deutschland es doof and you are dick and groB

[@Potatofarmer1898]

Call me a fanboy but Damn I live to hear the sound of a GE-90 on startup!!!!!!!! No engine comes close to sounding that awesome!

[@GracemarieJohnson2763]

I love the GE90 start up sound as well. You can feel the engine's power when you wear headphones

[@zaitunz806]

I enjoyed Yr video,esp the Early check in at Changi Airport. Video was clear,brisk but touch on imp points. Food looks delicious!

[@wangzhao2197]

David: *sees a foot rest on almost every aircraft* -oh it is a rare feture in economy class!

[@msi4887]

I would love to see a Turkish Airlines domestic tripreport

[@nikhilbabbar3311]

They have one on their channel

[@renocuahmet2163]

Turks' domestic flights are way better than this triple 7 long haul ones. I had a chance to try it couple of a months ago. Service and legroom were great in comparison with this 777-300Er Ryan air style legroom and business seat configuration.

[@Leo_28228]

I actually like this video and other videos of Turkish airlines

[@windowseatguy]

Amazing video! Took this flight last year and very impressed with TK hard and soft product

[@triple7lover77]

Excellent trip report David 👌 With. The service TK provide I very well see them in competition with the ME3 ✈️👍

[@iqbalchuvan4890]

Damnn didnt know changi has an early check in service, thats definitely rare! Will defo use it next time to stay longer in the airside😂

[@syroxshaco9770]

Yayyyyy Turkish Airlines thank you

[@swfx101]

Glad that you take the MRT to Changi Airport. It's really useful and easy! And costs much cheaper than taxis :D

[@airlinetraveller]

Simply amazing! TK is such a nice airline =D

[@bbtravelvideos]

Great video David! TK look pretty nice here, both meals look really good. Getting a menu and amenity kit is another big plus. Very impressive! Regards, Brendan

[@keneferdinand9761]

Hallo David so good to see you again it’s been a while when are we expecting to see a new clip of brutally honest video . Good seeing you again and have a merry Christmas and new year in advance .....

[@RafiqueHola]

4:10 That Ethernet port, can it be used for internet? Sorry stupid question

[@db60615]

Omg THE FOOD!!!!!!

[@RobMiami787]

Solid review as always the food looks really good I'm very curious to fly Turkish and their 773 Getting to deplane though to the ground on arrival !! That's so exciting I would have been lounging out there Amazing airplane

[@javianjohnson8746]

Istanbul looks beautiful, definitely would like to travel there one day

[@dianeschroeder3980]

Always great and thorough trip reports on this channel, David. But what has happened to Brutally Honest? I miss it! ❤️👍✈️

[@BobGeogeo]

Thanks, excellent as your norm. Always an upvote when you take the veggie main course.

[@davetissue]

I actually have never had an issue with security at Changi - all my 5 flights from Changi this year had no queue for security at all, so it was a surprise to me to see the looong queue on your flight 😂 (anyone know why?) Also, because I'm quite tall, I actually dislike footrests - they take up some space for my legs, and sometimes when they are broken and can't be stowed properly, I can't even get my legs straight under the seat in front 😂

[@TAILSORANGEs]

hmmm... Slot times and Passenger throughputs. And consider the fact that they have to MANUALLY check your passport (unlike Singaporeans who can go through the automated systems...)

[@TAILSORANGEs]

As for the queue at the gate, it is directly inversely proportional to the amount of staff available and proportional to the size of the aircraft relative to the gate.

[@TAILSORANGEs]

and there're two flights departing from the same set of gates (Jetstar and Turkish airlines)

[@z_kk7509]

I LOVE HIS TK VIDS ESPECIALLY THE ONE FROM LHR-IST!!!

[@dazlebluefrogify]

what an airport !so you checked in 5 hours before ,what is the most you can check in before ?could you go back to the city for a final time without your luggage to carry around

[@tohwz3977]

Apparently Schlappig doesn't share the same enthusiasm for our Changi airport as you.

[@bwnflyer8654]

Nice vid mate!

[@NavigatoTravels]

Nice video watched this while flying tk business class :)

[@carolineflanagan4521]

liked as soon as i saw the title

[@WWERULES001]

Great report! But why did you deboard via stairs when the plan was parked at a gate and bridge extracted?

[@zaviationn]

In Istanbul they don’t spend money on bridges. When I went we were also on stairs.

[@evanescent83]

Err... his caption at the end explains it.

[@WWERULES001]

evanescent83 he states there deboarding but doesnt specify WHY. Read my question properly

[@evanescent83]

@@WWERULES001 13:26

[@MrBlueCreeper]

Simply aviation trip report: Singapore to Istanbul My trip report: Virginia to Doha to Singapore. I’m leaving to Singapore today!

[@travelandbeyonds]

My trip report - office to home.. 🤣🤣

[@sgtransportations7103]

welcome to singapore

[@crlot7539]

Changi is my favorite airport in the world as it has its own early check-in lounge

[@jimakcelik6486]

Our world is amazing every nation have their beauty ❤️

[@ryry9694]

And any plane at anytime at Chnangi, can get selected to do random security check upon arrival, even if it’s a Singapore airline flight

[@crappieslayer6963]

Good morning and have a safe flight I love your content

[@TheMasterhomaster]

Turkish has one of the best economy class in the world. Best in Europe and certainly best in the Americas.

[@globalcomparisons1973]

no one asked

[@TheMasterhomaster]

@@globalcomparisons1973 and yet you answered.

[@globalcomparisons1973]

@@TheMasterhomaster It’s not one of the best economy class seats. Hit and miss experience, Headphone quality inferior, Ife inferior, one blanket per row on long haul. Very poor compared to others

[@cancelanime1507]

David is back! :D

[@mdilbaz6358]

Anakin Skywalker Yes finally! And even better: he is flying with my favorite airline Turkish Airlines! 👌🏼⚡️

[@topofthetreev6263]

They should be a 5*. Chef on board, their food from Do & Co in business class is the best airlines foods I’ve got so far. Much better than Emirates. Not to mention about their efforts to zero waste, using biodegradable plastic in the cabin and the new airport in Istanbul. Their 777-300 flatbed is comfy too. We saw crew served/helped in the cabin on entire flight instead of staying on the lounge like in EK.

[@globalcomparisons1973]

no they shouldn’t. hit and miss service, on my flight one blanket per row, terrible headphones and service

[@Arda.K.]

Best airline in the world 👍👌

[@caniget1ksubswithnovids227]

On their lax-lhr or sfo-fra they have 2 hot meal services and a midflight snack

[@Collin2377]

Nobody on youtube shows the first seats after Business. Everybody skips that specific seat.

[@burakaslantas]

Turkish Airlines

[@brianalewis5952]

Very, very helpful video! Thank you for sharing!

[@eserarmani8803]

once landing can u keep filming all the way to baggage reclaim and the way out. would be nice see airport as well

[@PlaneGuyZuzu]

I wish you guys added the full announcements on all your reviews/

[@PlaneGuyZuzu]

How early can you do early check in?

[@erdeme5290]

Turkish Airlines dis is mein Favorit plane

[@shaheershujaat2223]

Amazing video well done 😊😊❤️❤️👍👍

[@rayhughes]

Thanks for the video - appreciate travellers experiences. Guess its a matter of interpretation, but the leg room seems pretty tight to me.. The foot rest is a perfect example of how tight things are - good luck bending down to get the powerpoint. Do you know the pitch of the seat? - it looks less than 30!! - Also only 32000 foot ceiling - for the distance, this is rather low altitude. The engines sound like GE's ..I missed that part if you showed it.

[@shikhaghosh913]

I love your all videos

[@toxicviper1078]

Best European airline, No question

[@Vee_And_SproutFanyayy]

I can watch this what Istanbul look like. In 2024 i travel with my mom to singapore on march 2024 so i will go to Turkish airline but, first we will get the airline tickets.

[@kanaltrabzon3065]

What is the name of the boarding song in 3:32 ?

[@jayd1426]

Very nice trip report. Shame many airlines are putting 3-4-3 in economy on the 777 though

[@theanimators2.095]

Yep but PIA also uses a 3-3-3 configuration In all of their 12 777s

[@apiix9519]

My flight was TK55 too! What a coincidence and went from SIN TO IST!

[@efeertem4269]

If you haven’t already, make a trip report on Turkish Airlines’ new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. As good as the 777 is they really stepped it up with the Dreamliner

[@exploringbusesandtrainsint2433]

Did you know that Turkish airlines is getting an a350-941 soon

[@pogiguapo2597]

This felt like my Phillippine airlines experience from LAX-MNL the service was like!

[@miroslawwejckert5149]

The 777 makes very steep takeoffs!😱😱😱

[@suhailshafi]

Singapore's overhyped Changi Airport looks normal. But Turkish Airlines appears excellent in this video and the new Istanbul Airport will likely cement their status as one of the biggest centres of aviation in the world. Skytrax is mistaken when they gave Turkish Airlines 3 stars.