Turkish Airlines A350-900 Business Class Review: Istanbul (IST) to Chicago (ORD)

[@michaelb8115]

I flew business class round trip Chicago to Istanbul a couple years ago. It was fantastic in every respect, especially the wonderful cabin crew and amazing catering. The seat area was very comfortable and secluded. I highly recommend Turkish Airlines.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for sharing! I totally agree!

[@diannewi]

Turkish is by far my favorite airline from the U.S. to Europe. Your voice and words are professional and soothing. I really enjoyed this review.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much! And glad to hear you like Turkish Airlines. I thought they were great. If you get a chance to try Qatar, let me know because I actually think their Business Class product is the best of all. 😀

[@history_repeats8201]

The same company that transferred 50,000 jihadis from around the world to Syria to form ISIS with tickets paid by Qatar. You need to know what you support

[@history_repeats8201]

The same company that transferred thousands of African and Asian "Refugees" to the borders of Poland

[@CMNT]

Turkish is one of my favourite airlines!The service, food and entertainment is great even in economy

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I'm happy to hear that their economy class is good too!! 😄

[@bestdjintown]

Turkish, Especially for long haul flights is worth every penny. Even the economy class. The food, the hospitality, staff, all 5 stars. Thanks for the great video.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for watching! I'm glad to hear economy is good too! :)

[@asliekincii]

Hii 🙋🏼‍♀️ Flight Attendant here ☺️ it is really nice to hear that you enjoyed your flight ✈️ i always watch flight review videos this was my first time one of yours your voice is so calming 😊 For the troley part please take your time and do not feel to rush😌 or you can always ask for a mix plate for everything to taste😋 maybe we will fly together next time 💕

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Aww, thanks so much for watching and for your kind words ♥️ I hope our paths intersect soon - I'm flying Turkish Airlines again in October, so fingers crossed!! 🤞🏼

[@littlebitof.everything]

Merhaba, ne kadar süredir kabin memurusunuz, ben de sürecin içindeyim. 😊

[@ezilmez1]

Turkish airline is one of the very best airlines if not the best. Amazing.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I really enjoyed my flight!

[@jesuisrobert808]

Absolutely worth it. The business lounge in Istanbul along with business class flight service is exceptional

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I completely agree and will be posting a video of the lounge soon, so stay tuned for that! :)

[@jesuisrobert808]

@@MelsMilesandPoints make sure to mention though Turkish airlines devalued their air miles requirement by 100 percent I think this year. I was lucky to get the benefit before the devalued points

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@jesuisrobert808 that's true, and I'm not sure I'll ever get a deal as good as this one. But I have still seen instances where the award pricing is quite good. It just takes a lot of searching and a bit of flexibility! :)

[@jesuisrobert808]

@@MelsMilesandPoints true!

[@kadiryarcin]

Turkish Airlines is the best of the best, the refreshments, the staff, everything is perfect

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I do really enjoy my time with them! I just flew them yesterday, and again, it was a great experience. That review is coming soon 😁

[@EvanSather]

As a Chicago native who also did the Istanbul to Chicago direct flight back in May (except it was in Business Class on a Boeing 777), this video made me so happy to watch. I was surprised your flight took an hour longer than mine did. I'm so glad you also chose the lamb shank for dinner. I've never eaten so well on a flight in all my life. I also still have my little fake candle. Good job making me want to return to Istanbul! 😁

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Nice to see another Chicago native here! Welcome! I'm flying Turkish in October again and can't wait. This time I'll have all night at the Istanbul airport, though, so it'll be interesting to see how that goes 😅

[@EvanSather]

@@MelsMilesandPoints Well way to make me jealous! 😂🇹🇷

[@detchicago4731]

Hello @EvanSather. So did the 777 seat comfort/sleeping bedding compare favorably to Mel's experience. Is the configuration the same with 1-2-1? Many thanks! detchicago

[@heidarzadeh1]

I have been flying Turkish airlines for some time now. it is great and the chef serving dinner is the high light of my flight. glad to see the new business class. the old ones were outdated. I would definitely recommend it.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I agree with you! I really think the chef and the dinner presentation add so much to the experience ❤

[@KenanTurkiye]

Heres something off topic that you may find interesting. :) The name of my country has nothing to do with the interesting and delicious bird 'turkey'...... .....but the name of the bird does have a connection with the name of my country, let me explain. :) In the past 40 years 37 countries have changed their name, partially or fully. Obviously one can not change the name of an apple or an orange etc in other languages, but country names are like peoples' individual names, so if you're named John we don't call you Karen. :) Name of my country has always been Türkiye, it's been known as such since around the 1200's. The name it self has a suffix, '-iye', that is Turk-iye, where the -iye suffix means 'land of/belonging to', just like the Latin suffix of '-ia', which exists in such country names like Austr-ia, Austral-ia, Indones-ia etc. Basically, the use of '-iye/-ia' is the same as the the use of '-land' suffix in country names like Ire(Eire)-land, Po(le)-land, Eng(Anglo)-land and so on and so on. Many would remember the country Czechoslovak-ia which changed it's name to Czech Republic and a few years ago changed that to Czechia (that is Czech-ia). The Latin suffix -ia probably originates from Turkish -iye as Turkish been over 10,000 years is much older than Latin which is around 1300 years old. Spelled in different languages in different ways to phonetically resemble (to sound like) 'Türkiye' we got various spellings like; Turq-uía (in Spanish), Turch-ia (in Italian), Turq-uie (in French) Turk-ei (in German) Turk-ey (in English) Mind you this was way before the animal we currently know as turkey was found by the europeans when they explored the north americas. The bird was first sent to europe from north americas in the year 1519, so up until that point there was no bird named turkey.... ...they came across the bird and thought it was a specie of the fowl/chicken they had been buying from the country of Turkiye at the time, so they named the bird 'Turkey Fowl' to define 'Turkish Chicken'... ....just like how a dog breed is known as German Shepherd (because it's from Germany), American Bulldog, British Terrier, Greek Harehound etc etc. In time you don't get to call the harehound simply as Greek or you don't call the terrier Britirsh, or shepherd as simply German, but in time the Turkish Fowl started to be called just 'Turkey' and later 'turkey', and this went on for hundreds of years. Now in modern times, this caused confusion, especially when we have people across the world unable to point to their own country on an atlas. Basically we didn't change the name of our country, we changed the mistake made in the English language. : ) So, there's some tid bit information for you to have a great day, if you read upto this point you have a great night too, ohh just have a wonderfull life. : ) Best wishes. ;)

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much for this! It's very interesting information and something I didn't know. I learned something new today! :)

[@KenanTurkiye]

@@MelsMilesandPoints Thank you for your kind message, have a great day you and all yur loved ones! :)

[@Gray001-ef2ep]

Bravo @kenanturkiye

[@littlebitof.everything]

Elinize sağlık, değerli bir bilgi.

[@michaelgranger7113]

This post would be more appropriate for a video about Turkish history, not airline travel.

[@sandahildebrand2444]

Wow! Turkish Airlines for the win! Even their windows appeared clean!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

The floor and surrounding area were spotless! I was very impressed! 🤩

[@uzairibnuri8017]

Recently flew Istanbul-San Francisco in Biz on the A350 and Cape Town-Istanbul in Biz on the 789. Both were great flights. I believe Turkish Airlines will only get better and better. Already, they have ironed out past inefficiencies. And as per another comment, I have learned to study the menu carefully, so that when the trolly stops in front of me, Ive got my act together and I'm not uhhh-ing and sputtering, lol. Thanks for your great review. Easy to understand and good photography

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

So glad you liked it! And yes - I will definitely prepare early for the trolley next time! 😄😂

[@crazyvideosmaniaA1]

Turkish Food ❤

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

It was really good!! 🥰

[@johnclarke2553]

The segments are perfectly-paced, and engaging. I'm enjoying your videos a lot.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much! I'm happy to hear that! :)

[@mustafatukat1730]

Love flying with Turkish Airlines. Always awesome experience! Will fly again from Atlanta to Germany via stop in Istanbul in a few days…

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Have a great time!!:)

[@itsjustnotright2682]

Turkish Ailines has become my new favourite to fly home to 🇿🇦. It's a very long flight broken into two legs 14h and 8h with a 8h layover. So the flights were great with meals tasty and memorable. The layover at Istanbul International was super, if long, and allowed for shopping and leg stretching 🤭. ❤ the airline and recommended both economy and business class to anywhere.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for sharing! I really do agree with you - so far I’ve loved every flight I’ve had with Turkish Airlines 😊

[@muratersahin9786]

Hi there! Here is a few tips about the meal that you had. On the appetizers plate the one on the righr side is "sigara böreği"(1on1 translation is cigar pastry) which is stuffed and rolled thin slice of dough fried in veggie oil. As far as I understand from your dessert plate the one creamy one on the left is "un helvası" means flour halva which made with flour, sugar, butter and sometimes milk.... I just wanted to let you know as soon as I hear you asked them on your video. Have a great next trip! Cheers from Istanbul

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much for the information!! I really appreciate it! 😄

[@juanitafurtado3059]

I am thinking of flying Turkish in business class to Isranbul next year & have been watching KZbin videos. This is by far the best review. So informative- everything I need to know. I think your 1st appetizer was caviar? And maybe your middle dessert was a merengue. Anyway, this was great!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much! I hope you end up flying it and having an amazing trip! :)

[@detchicago4731]

Your review was excellent and so very helpful ! I am deciding which airlines to fly to Türkiye next May. Thank you!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Glad it was helpful!♥️

[@demendez]

you are on another level. amazing

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Aww, thanks so much!!

[@kenv3179]

Love your video. Almost like you are reading a book or telling a story. Turkish is one of my favorite airlines in business class long-haul and short-haul. They have some of the best food I've ever had in my thousands of flights I've taken. I love the trolleys, but like you, I feel pressure in making my choices. And, I agree service is very attentive, but not overly friendly. Very efficient.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thank you!! And I'm glad to hear your experience with Turkish is similar to mine! I'm flying with them again in October and can't wait!

[@MrHmjg]

agree 100%. i flew 777 300er which had less privacy. great video...

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for watching!😄

[@karlp8484]

Turkish Airlines lives up to it's excellent reputation. And that new airport looks amazing. Ankara is a hub, and deservedly so.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

The flight and the airport were indeed excellent! And the lounge was outstanding! I'm working on my review of that lounge now, so stay tuned for that 😁

[@mertersun]

This new airport is in Istanbul, though.

[@mik-3005]

Wow your review is amazing You showed a lot of things that other reviewer are not showing like the leg room (zoom in). Thank you very much for your hard work

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful!:)

[@Mali_58-n2c]

Turkish Airlines is ranked 7th among the best airlines.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for the info and for watching! 😃

[@BradleyCurry-w3u]

What a wonderful flight experience!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

It was!! 🥰

[@gunvaldsandhaland7757]

I Love Turkish Cuisine Aboard.Great Video And Info

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thank you!

[@jafongaro]

Another great review! Thank you. The amenity kit looked fantastic. Was it a female or unisex kit?

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thank you! It was specifically for women, and they had a slightly different offering for men. 😁

[@huvaru66]

Felicidades, me encanto la descripción de tu viaje, sobre todo durante el viaje, el espacio de asiento, amenidades, eres genial!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much!! ❤️❤️

[@mor3nk74]

your voice is very calming thank you

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thank you! ❤️

[@peleniguevara5226]

Thanks for Lavatory tour at the back of Business Class..From same seat as yours 4k...ill move my seat to 8K as i frequent to Lavatory...Cant wait for this Trip from SFO to Asia...Mahaloz

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Have a wonderful trip! It's a fantastic flight experience!:)

[@morselsthecat]

amazing experience!!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

It was!! 🥰

[@solastrr]

I love the way they droppd that one little piece of "Lokma" as desert like its the final piece of a masterpiece yet Lokma being the cheapest ever turkish desert. Yet as a Turkish uni student never had the chance to see bussiness class of Turkish Airlines (I dont think I need to see too tbh since I only fly for 2 3 hours) its a great review video that showcases anythink you'd wonder

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Haha that’s very interesting to know! I agree with you that for short flights, it’s not worth the added cost. I always fly economy on domestic flights too! 😀

[@bagelsquare]

great review Mel. love the A350

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thank you!!! I love it too!

[@prethivedhilip]

Great video, as always!!! 😊

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thank you! 😄

[@Tabi_ya]

I think Turkish Airlines is the best when it comes to Business Class.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I really enjoyed my flight! ♥️

[@brcak2000]

The best airline ever

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

They are a great airline for sure! ❤

[@svart7716]

Turkish Airlines is great. Service and catering are of top quality. Especially the business class. But even the economy class is great.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for sharing!😄

[@suhailshafi]

A M A Z I N G !

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

♥️

[@amazingvideos1700]

It’s all about ultimate luxury

[@gorannilsson8319]

Thanks nice as usual.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks!! 😄

[@yoomihee]

Hi Mel! Thank you for this wonderful video! I was wondering what seat would you suggest or recommend for a lone traveller. I’ve flown Turkish several times in economy and couldn’t wait to fly in business as a reward to myself. I’ve checked the 1k bulkhead and I thought it would be bothersome/less privacy and do you think 2k is okay too? Thank you 🫡🙇🏽

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I'm excited for you and am sure you'll love it!! The seating configuration can vary depending on the plane. If it's an A350-900, then select an even row window seat for the most privacy (I often choose row 4). Have a great trip! ♥️

[@yoomihee]

@@MelsMilesandPoints thank you yes! The flight is Naples, Italy - Manila, Philippines. From Istanbul to Manila it’s an Airbus A350-900 😍 Thank you again🫡🙇🏽

[@michaelgranger7113]

Im flying with them from Denver to Istanbul in October. My birthday is before the trip, and im asking my family to upgrade me to business class for my present.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

That would be great! I hope it happens for you 🤞🏼

[@Sinlatown]

At least someone can fly in the First Class with Turkish Airlines. They re stoling from us and still not even close to have a BC flight. I'm happy for you.

[@WRYouTube326]

Regarding the trolley, FWIW, I study the menu prior to its arrival then I have an idea of what I want, then if anything else catches my eye you can always add to your order.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

That's a great idea for next time, so thank you for the suggestion! I definitely need to be more prepared. 😅

[@joeybill5856]

Thanks for sharing Mel. Just curious, which aircraft was this? My wife and I flew business class from Istanbul to Hanoi which was wonderful. However, flying from Istanbul back to Chicago we flew economy. But the business class seating arrangement for IST-ORD was like the older style not this one which is far superior.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

This was the A350-900, but I think the afternoon flight is a different aircraft with the older 2-3-2 configuration! That's likely the one you were on 😅

[@FlyandStay-524]

They are great

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Totally agree!

[@hakancakar]

the appetizers you selected are : artichoke with olive oil, smoked eggplant and cigar pie(basicly a rolled pie with cream cheese) 😃

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much! I feel more prepared for next time now! :)

[@belarussamsun9962]

Very nice

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks!:)

[@JEH80]

Firstly, a great trip report. Thanks 😊 I once flew TK on 4 legs in business class. They ran out of wines several times and I didn't encounter as much as 1 smile on any of the flight attendants on all 4 flights in business. Since then I have avoided TK and flown mostly Qatar, which in my opinion is light years ahead on all parameters 😊

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Sorry you had a bad experience. I agree with you about Qatar. It doesn't get much better than that! ♥️

[@emelgunduz8282]

Merhaba,bu güze seyehatinizi hizimle paylaştiginiz için çok tesekkurler videonun Türkçe alt yazisida olsaydi çok mutlu olurdum🥰👌

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Teşekkürler! KZbin'un bu seçeneği sunabileceğini düşünmüştüm, bu yüzden sunmadıklarını duyduğuma üzüldüm.(from Google translate)

[@marcusyoung5440]

Always enjoy your videos. Call me crazy, but I actually liked the 777 seats more than the 787. More leg room. We were two, so I didn’t mind the lack of separation between seats. Our layover was so long we were eligible for a room with bed inside the lounge! One of our flights was a late night departure. After takeoff the cabin crew did turndown to the whole cabin all at once. It was an awkward and disruptive ordeal with many passengers standing trying to get out of the way. That was the only weird moment. Otherwise TK was a very nice experience! 31.5k from KUL to NAP, and another 31.5k from VIE to SEA. So sad it’s hard to impossible to get those deals anymore. ✈️🌍

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

The universal turndown service does sound awkward 😂, but I'm sure the rest of the experience made up for it, right? Glad you qualified for a sleeping room. Do you remember how long your layover was? I am flying Turkish again in October and will have an all night layover. I read that if your layover is over 9 hours, you can't get a sleeping room (seems strange to me since that's when you would most need a room). I have reserved a room at the airport Yotel just in case for now, but would love to know how strict they are about that. I might be crazy, but I'm kind of looking forward to spending the whole night at the airport 😅

[@marcusyoung5440]

@@MelsMilesandPoints That is strange. Our flight was 18 months ago, so hopefully my memory is not too fuzzy. I remember our layover being between 8-9 hours. I remember rushing to the lounge and going straight to that reservation desk. I had a hunch the rooms were in demand. We got the last one, and the wait for the next one can be hours. The bed sleeps one btw. It took me my second visit to your lounge to get over being intimidated by the size, and start enjoying being there discovering the variety of food. Enjoy your next visit!

[@marcusyoung5440]

@@MelsMilesandPoints What about their free hotel service for those having long transit times?

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@marcusyoung5440 they have stipulations on that that I don't think I meet. I got a pretty decent deal on the Yotel, so I don't mind too much. Plus it's nice knowing that I'll definitely have a room since I'm traveling alone. I plan on enjoying the lounge until bedtime, sleeping in my Yotel room, and then heading to the lounge at breakfast. Should be a fun night!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@marcusyoung5440 sounds like you were right at the perfect length layover to qualify 🥳

[@davidcole333]

Mel, rest assured, I too would have gone to the airport 4 hours early to visit the lounge. I think you're an avgeek at heart. There are certainly worse places to spend your time then in the premium lounges at different airports around the world. What stands out to me about your flight is that the last 3 Turkish business class reviews I've seen now, including yours, have mentioned a lack of friendliness from the cabin crew, with the other two wording it a bit more strongly than you did. One review I wouldn't notice, two, I make a mental note, three? and now it's a trend. Aside from the lack of congeniality from the crew, it seemed like a perfectly fine business class experience.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I'm glad I'm not alone in my love of all things aviation! 😅😂 Yes, I felt bad saying it but sadly, they were not as friendly as the flight attendants I usually encounter. If you saw 2 other reports of the same, I think it might be more systemic than I hoped. I'm flying Turkish again in October, so I'll be very interested in seeing whether my experience is any different on the next flight! I'll keep you posted!

[@get2dachoppa249]

@@MelsMilesandPoints I work in the aviation industry, and I absolutely love exploring airports & their lounges when I travel. Its like doctors or nurses traveling & exploring different hospitals, lol.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@get2dachoppa249 I totally get that! It's great that you get to work in a field you love. I went on a tour of the Airbus Factory in Toulouse, France (one of my reasons for wanting to go to Toulouse on this trip haha).The tour group was literally an entire group of aviation fans. I felt so at home 😂

[@guidebooktraveller]

Nice TR. Thanks for taking us along. Like 200 from your newest friend👍❤️

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks so much!! Glad to have you here! 😁

[@Kaschi11]

nice support from you

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@ivandevandeleen1071]

You should have used the entrance number 5 which is specially reserved for Business Class and Gold Card, not the entrance 4.

[@mingomo]

Hi , I heard you can pre book the main course if you are flying out of Istanbul, do you know if it’s true?

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I think so, but I'm not positive. I didn't preorder myself and was fine with the onboard options. Sorry I can't give you a more definitive answer!:)

[@TheMinecraftJRB]

Maybe I should consider Turkish!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

You should! 😄

[@joshuarey10]

Thanks for sharing your experience on Turkish Airlines A350. I really like that they have a chef onboard and the menu is extensive. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think the a350 on Turkish has an outside camera as well. I like the amenity kit offered to passengers. The seat design reminds me of another world class airline. When you get a chance, please do a review of Singapore Airlines A350 (business) and A380 (business and first) in the future. The staff at SQ are friendlier compared to Turkish.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for watching! The chef and food were definitely a highlight, and yes, there were outside cameras which I always enjoy. And I'll put Singapore Airlines on my list for future flight possibilities, so thanks for the suggestion! :)

[@robertgonzales3936]

love your reviews you show every detail all products and whatever you eat I really appreciate one more thing even last time I asked it because it was interesting for me that much you lost for Iberia flight its good to know just in case If i decide to fly with them I want to know how much money I am going to loose just in case ? by the way I love Turkish cart service you can see the food and choose it maybe it was hard for you since you weren't familiar with Turkish food

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I paid 50,000 points for the Iberia flight. And they have been very difficult about providing fair compensation. About the trolley cart, I definitely get the feeling everyone but me loves it haha. I was unfamiliar with the options and I'm also very indecisive 😂

[@robertgonzales3936]

@@MelsMilesandPoints ok now I got it let me tell you something airlines when they over book they always kick people who didnt pay cash for the flights or miles and cash but after that they have to return the mile and also cash but remember points upgrades are not guaranteed specially with European carriers another airline you must avoid is tap portugal I had nightmare with them even in business class

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@robertgonzales3936 I agree with you, but I think Iberia bumps people with cash flights too because I met a couple who had also been bumped and had paid cash. Iberia then just make it so hard to get compensation that most people give up. Thanks for the heads up about TAP. I've heard that before, so maybe I will just try to avoid them too 😅

[@robertgonzales3936]

@@MelsMilesandPoints with the cash it happens but usually the chance is lower also one question how was Turkish crew were they friendly?

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@robertgonzales3936 honestly, not overly friendly. They weren't rude and the service itself was good, but they were definitely more serious than friendly. I am flying Turkish again in October, so it'll give me a chance to see if this was typical or an anomaly. :)

[@mertersun]

The entree you had selected looks like Turkish cheese borek, eggplant salad and -I think- olive oil braised celeriac, although it looks like artichoke to me that is in your plate. Sometimes, there are slight changes like that in the menu, so I am not very sure.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@mertersun thanks so much for this!! I'm flying Turkish again in October so I'm hoping to be better prepared this time 😅😁

[@aycakutlu8889]

@@MelsMilesandPoints yes you had fried cigarette borek with cheese and baby artichokes cooked in olive oil and served cold. Sometimes they offer stuffed cold wine leaves also cooked with olive oil, you should definitely try them on your next experience :)

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@aycakutlu8889 I'll be looking for them for sure! Thanks for the recommendation!

[@nadinenadine9739]

Always THY ❤

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for watching!

[@kargadakuskartalda8572]

Did Turkish pay for your ticket?

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

At first I thought you were talking about Iberia who downgraded me, but I just realized that you're talking about my Turkish Airline's flight haha. No they did not pay for my flight in any way, and they didn't know I was reviewing. I always pay for my own travel (either cash or points) in an effort to be truly objective. Hope this clarifies things! :)

[@lordnat1968]

The flying chef was invented bei the DO&CO headquarters in Vienna for Austrian Airlines/Lauda Air…

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Thanks for that information! Very interesting!! 😁

[@Gray001-ef2ep]

DOCO's shareholders/founders are of TR origin and the DO possibly is the abbreviation for Doğudan, their last name.

[@classics39]

The founder of Do & Co was born in Istanbul, moved to Vienna at the age of 10. Attila Doğudan, now Austrian citizen.

[@ranjansamarakone6101]

You are showing the A350 (Only 24 in service) the new addition to the fleet on TK. A350's are equipped with their new interior, so you cannot judge the entire TK flight by watching this. Their 777 (34 in service, i think there are several from Aeroflot which i have not flown but seen on your tube which has a new cabin intereor) and 330 (49 in service) fleet has very old antiquated cabin interior. I flew JFK-IST-JFK half dozen times in their business class including a flight last month. Bins were falling apart, seats were not functioning properly and in really bad condition. I flew on 777 and 330 on those half dozen flights. Other than than, service, F&B and the IST airport is out standing. wish they upgrade those 777's and 330's to bring that extra touch. Am i the only one who is seen this? I am talking about business class on long haul not coach.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Yes, you’re right that this review only applies to a specific aircraft. That’s why I mention the type and put it in the title. I hope all their planes are eventually converted to a similar level. When I book, I do my best to always get this one 😄

[@kaantuna]

They are charging+100.000 miles for same route from its own Turkish clients.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Some of their flights require more points no matter where you live I think. I usually search for what they call saver award availability which can be tougher to find. I would think that might be an option for you too? I hope so 😁

[@claudian6257]

I wish I flew business one day

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I am only able to because of being able to pay with points, and I know how lucky I am to be able to. I hope you get to experience it soon too 🤞(maybe you can look into earning points)!

[@alvaroga1n]

14:57 why didn’t you watch anything!

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I watched a Turkish movie after dinner, but the food was so good that I was giving it my full attention throughout the meal 😋😂

[@MuratBayri-y4r]

How u can eat all this food in after 4 Hours snap… how its possible

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

😅😂

[@alialmasri6017]

There ground staff are the rudest you can imagine, but staff on planes travelling to north america are great

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

The flight attendants on my flight were helpful and definitely not rude, but they also weren't as friendly as I'm used to. But I'm guessing that probably varies depending on the particular flight you happen to be on.

[@ersoy47]

So ignor the grond staff. I do not imsgin what groun staff do, Staf on board is mutter.

[@IngeHartmann-p5g]

The worst seat I ever had, like a cage. No space for tall people. I could not sleep because it was to short.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@IngeHartmann-p5g I’m sorry to hear that. I’m short, so it worked well for me, but that definitely sounds uncomfortable if it was too short for you.

[@hyraolmayanhyra3882]

0:31 you fell less because turkiyes economy so bad right now but i hope you enjoy iy :)

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I heard the economy was suffering when I was in Istanbul. I was very sorry to learn that and hope things improve soon!

[@edikke]

THY on the ground is a real disaster-in the air : ok -dependeng what crew-bring your own drinks because drinks are minimum THY-experience from Istanbul to Seattle

[@FurkanCemTurfanda]

Turkish Airlines is the best imo, but their quality is worse today than it used to be. I feel like that applies to all airlines though.

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

Wow it must have been spectacular back in the day then ❤️

[@nikintinia1732]

I flew Istanbul to Singapore recently when Singapore Airlines cancelled my flight. I can’t say I was impressed with their on board service, I had read so much about food etc, personally I found it below average. As for the business seats, it was a 2-3-2 configuration where people in a window seat literally have to climb over the other passenger to get to the aisle. Not at all impressed, no thank you…..

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

@@nikintinia1732 I hate the 2-3-2 seating on any flight so I'm sorry you had to deal with that! And I'm surprised and sorry to hear the food and service wasn't good. I wonder if the route impacts that?

[@sebnemnisanci]

Turkey is a poor country but we have all the top luxury available for everyone else in the world except for ourselves. :p

[@ufukccelik]

WTF is that tea?

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

I'm pretty sure it was chamomile tea 😅

[@ufukccelik]

@@MelsMilesandPoints Pheew. Hope you had enjoyed it! I was a little triggered in case the Turkish tea was poorly brewed.

[@misttborn]

abla bayagi yedi yani ben sok oldum

[@MelsMilesandPoints]

😅😂

[@shujjatahmad991]

Such a disappointment by traveling Turkish airline Emirates Qatar airways and eithad airline are the best one

[@classics39]

?? I have the highest status with both Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines. While I get preferential treatment with Qatar even when flying Economy (often blocked seats next to me, personal welcome by purser, etc) none of that with Turkish, but quite often operational upgrades to Business Classs. The catering, food on Turkish is a different league altogether. Had my best lamb cutlets and best Red Snapper ever, breakfast is exquisite.. The same at the lounges. Qatar comes nowhere near that. Al Safwa lounge is fantastic but food is subpar... I've stopped flying Emirates a long time ago. Airport is dreadful.

[@TheFalseShepphard]

Could you speak a little faster, i had to watch the video in 1.25x