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Category Archives: Turkish Airlines

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Business Class Upgrades on Turkish Airlines at the Airport

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 28, 2017December 28, 2017 20 Comments
Turkish Airlines Business Class Upgrade

If unsold seats remain, Turkish Airlines will sell you an upgrade at the airport. While checking in for my Los Angeles to Istanbul flight last week, I noticed a small sign in the Star Alliance Gold check-in line: The...

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Awakened by a Barking Dog Halfway Over the Atlantic

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 27, 2017December 27, 2017 13 Comments
Dog Barking Midflight

I’ve flown with a lot of dogs over the years, but recently experienced a loud one for the first time. This was once again my Turkish Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul last week. I did not mention...

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Bye, Bye Mr. Turkish Guy, Drinking Rakı and Rye

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 26, 2017December 26, 2017 12 Comments
Turkish Airlines Drunk Passenger

Forgive my pun playing on Don McLean’s famous American Pie in my title…I could not resist. Nor could a Turkish man resist his own bottle of Rye Whiskey at LAX last week. If you recall, my Turkish Airlines flight from...

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First Impressions of Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 22, 2017December 22, 2017 14 Comments
Turkish Airlines 777 Business Class

You already know what happened after the flight…but here are my first impressions of the flight itself, a 13-hour journey from Los Angeles to Istanbul in the comfort of Turkish Airlines 777-300ER Business Class. The business class seats were...

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Trapped in Istanbul Airport!

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2017December 19, 2017 51 Comments
Istanbul Airport Transit

I had a very pleasant flight to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines, but I’m not pleased with them now… My flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul was delayed by over two hours (mechanical), causing me to miss my connection to...

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Next Stop: Istanbul in Turkish Airlines Business Class

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 19, 2017December 18, 2017 4 Comments
Turkish Airlines 777 Business

I’ve flown Turkish Airlines many, many times over the years, but now I finally get the chance to fly the 777-300 in business class. Yesterday evening was a beautiful winter day in Los Angeles. It was brisk outside…like 52ºF....

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50% Off Turkish Airlines Awards to Eastern Europe and Balkans

Matthew Klint Posted onDecember 1, 2017December 1, 2017 1 Comment
Turkish Airlines Discount Awards

Turkish Airlines is discounting awards by 50% from its Istanbul hub to destinations in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Through May 31, 2018 all tickets to the following destinations are 50% off in economy or business class. Bookings must...

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Meal of the WeekTurkish Airlines

A Turkey Dinner from 37,000 Feet Over Iraq

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 23, 2017November 23, 2017 Leave a Comment
Turkish Airlines Turkey Dinner

I realized something while searching through my massive archive of airline meal photos today. I’ve had steak, chicken, lamb, pork, fish, lobster, crab, octopus, and even reindeer as a main course on an airplane. But never have I had...

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Aeroplan Change Fee: Unethical or Fair?

Matthew Klint Posted onNovember 16, 2017November 16, 2017 21 Comments

Aeroplan charged me a change fee that I believe was unconscionable. I am heading to Germany for Christmas this year with my family. We booked tickets via Aeroplan on Turkish Airlines months before the diplomatic spat that has effectively...

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Meal of the WeekTurkish Airlines

How Turkish Airlines Plays Politics with Airline Meals

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 21, 2017October 21, 2017 18 Comments
Turkish Airlines Meal Politics

For this week’s Meal of the Week, I share a delicious little snack I enjoyed on a Turkish Airlines flight from Ercan (ECN) in occupied Northern Cyprus to Istanbul (IST) in 2011. The snack has a deeper political meaning...

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NewsTurkish Airlines

UPDATE: Turkish Airlines Offers Refunds, Assures Transit Passengers

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 9, 2017October 9, 2017 16 Comments

Right in the middle of the diplomatic row between Turkey and the United States is Turkish Airlines. The carrier serves nine U.S. cities and is the clear loser in the mutual decision to suspend visa issuance, essentially halting tourism...

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The Best Program to Credit Cheap United Airlines Flights

Matthew Klint Posted onOctober 2, 2017October 2, 2017 10 Comments

Where you credit your miles is like a game of chess. Singapore Airlines has cut earnings on discount economy class fares on United Airlines. Fares that used to earn 100% of miles flown will now earn as little as...

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Turkish Airlines Orders 40 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 22, 2017September 21, 2017 Leave a Comment
Turkish Boeing 787

So much for the A380 or 747-8. Turkish Airlines will order 40 787-9s from Boeing, a deal valued at $11 billion on paper. Tourism in Turkey has been hit hard by terrorism in the last two years, but the country...

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Turkish Airlines Considers 747-8i

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 11, 2017September 11, 2017 6 Comments
Turkish Airlines 747

Turkish Airlines is reportedly in talks with Boeing to acquire eight 747-8i jets for use on passenger flights. We’ve heard rumors for years about interest from Turkish Airlines in acquiring 747-8s (and A380s) but past 747 rumors centered around...

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Two Reasons I May Start Collecting Citi ThankYou Points

Matthew Klint Posted onAugust 31, 2017August 31, 2017 3 Comments
Citi ThankYou Turkish Qantas

Up to this point I have resisted collecting Citi ThankYou points. But two unique airline transfer partners are causing me to rethink the decision. Citi partners with Turkish Airlines and Qantas. Both provide narrow value and yet may nevertheless be...

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Emirates, Etihad, Turkish Electronics Ban Lifted: What’s Next and Why

Matthew Klint Posted onJuly 5, 2017 Leave a Comment

Good news for travelers to the United States: the electronics ban has been lifted on Etihad, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines. The ban will be lifted on flights from Saudi Arabia in the next couple weeks as well. So what was that...

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Trip ReportsTurkish Airlines

Review: Turkish Airlines 777-300 Economy Class from Istanbul to Los Angeles

Matthew Klint Posted onMay 10, 2017May 10, 2017 56 Comments
Turkish Airlines 777 Economy Class Review

Turkish Airlines excels in business class, but what about economy class? My verdict: a solid flight, but nothing truly special. You’ll be impressed by many of the amenities, but economy class is economy class. Still, a positive verdict overall....

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Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: April 23, 2017

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 23, 2017April 23, 2017 1 Comment
Turkish Airlines Electronics Ban

Another week, another onboard airline altercation gone viral. I’ve spent most of the day offline today. My goal is to take one day off per week–not always possible, but my wife puts up with a lot during the week so...

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Photo Guide: How Turkish Airlines Protects Your Banned Electronics

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 19, 2017 46 Comments
Turkish Airlines Electronics Ban Guide

Ever wonder how the in-flight electronics ban works in practice? Last week I flew from Istanbul to Los Angeles on Turkish Airlines, in part to experience the new in-flight electronics ban. How did Turkish deliver? See my step-by-step guide below....

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Meal of the WeekTurkish Airlines

What Kind of Food Does Turkish Airlines Serve in Longhaul Economy?

Matthew Klint Posted onApril 14, 2017April 15, 2017 34 Comments
Turkish Airlines Economy Class Meals

With the United passenger ejection story dominating headlines this week, I did not get a chance to put up the weekly Meal of the Week segment on Wednesday. This week, I’ll share pictures of the two meals and one...

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