In particular, Dubai to Istanbul?
Are they reliable? How's the services? What's the experience like in economy and in business?
TIA
Hi ladies! I've been a frequent flyer with Turkish Airlines for last 5-6 years.
Are they reliable? – of course they are! Strange question actually. They got several years in a row the best European airline award.
Their flights are always packed. It might be “uncomfortable” as we want to lie down to the whole raw but having empty seats on board is not a good sign for a carrier.
How's the services? – Food - the catering is really nice!
Approach - you’ll not be pampered as a queen on board for sure but all the needs and reasonable requests will be solved. I never had a bad experience with their service. If you are in business of course the expectations are higher and they not be met – it depends on WHAT do you expect but in economy – these girls and boys from crew are running around (maybe with some lack on English ) but they are not arrogant or rude. I saw many time their special assistance to the passengers with kids and babies. Guess these Turks are too sensitive to the kids…
I travelled with them a couple of times long haul (JFK) in comfort class as they call premium economy – verrrrry good!
They are not the best, no! But very very good. Solid, reliable, verrrry fast growing. Their network – oh!! Lufthansa will not take you to that German towns there TK flights!
I didn't go to Africa but I have some friends and they are happy that this is an European carrier which can take them from Europe/Americas to Africa. And again – the flights are packed!
And the last thing – airport in Istanbul – ladies please don't mix handling, customs and a carrier! These are all totally different companies! ;)
Take care
xxx
