Navjot Singh inside an Airbus A320 cockpit of British Airways at Heathrow Airport. 1991 begann Turkish Airlines eine Flottenerweiterung mit Flugzeugen. Zoom in Download Download high resolution Turkish Airlines firmed up its commitment to purchase 20 additional A321neo jetliners in late 2015, with this repeat order confirming the market trend toward larger aircraft models. Flights and airline tickets to more than 200 destinations worldwide via Turkis Airlines . Book/reserve your flight, hotel and car save money with our flight offers. THY TURKISH AIRLINES (Guangzhou Baiyun Airport to Istanbul International Airport, AIRBUS A3. BUSINESS CLASS - NAVJOT SINGH - WRITER & PHOTOGRAPHER . Since being formed on 2. May 1. 93. 3 with a fleet of 5 aircraft, Turkish Airlines has become a leading global airline company in its 8. Turkish Airlines is a proud member of Star Alliance, and operates from its global hub at Istanbul International Airport to 2. Turkish Airlines, which is a fully scheduled airline, carried 2. It employs more than 1. In 2. 01. 0, Turkish Airlines celebrated its 7. The initials 'THY' stand for T. Turkish Airlines now officially flies to more destinations globally than any other airline. The order was valued at $4. Turkish Airlines currently has 1. ERs and nearly 1. Boeing airplanes. The 7. 77- 3. 00. ERs seat up to 3. The airline invest a lot of money in working with big brands and prompting its own brand too. Recent announcements in 2. Europe’s Best Airline’s Partnership with global sports figures. For example, International soccer superstar Leo Messi was named Global Brand Ambassador for Turkish Airlines at a ceremony in September 2. Camp Nou Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, after signing the agreement. The FC Barcelona forward joins the ranks of Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and professional tennis player Caroline Wozniacki who have been brand ambassadors since 2. The Guangzhou (CAN) to Istanbul (IST) route is a successful route, having started in February 2. For this route, Turkish Airlines used to fly the brand new Boeing 7. ER aircraft, however for the moment the airline uses the Airbus A3. With the world’s major airlines focusing on cost cutting, it is no wonder that we are seeing a demise of the First Class cabin. So likewise, Turkish Airlines also has Business, Comfort Class (Premium Economy c. Class- not on this aircraft), and Economy Class. Many major flag- carriers around the world are replacing their First Class cabins with Business Class (Virgin Atlantic, Air China, Continental Airlines are prime examples), and intact replacing their Business Class with Premium Economy Class cabins. Which does make sense because there is hardly much difference between First and Business Class, especially when most Business Class seats transform into flatbeds anyways. Presently there are four flights a week from Guangzhou to Istanbul and vice- versa (the last time I did a review for the CAN- IST route, it was only 3 flights a week). The flight from Guangzhou leaves at 2. Istanbul at 5: 2. Istanbul at 2. 3: 5. Guangzhou the following day at 1. Most of the flights, including the one I took here (TK7. This gives the reader a strong indication of the strong partnership between Turkey and China, and the way the future of the aviation industry is going for these two countries. In China, apart from Guangzhou, Turkish Airlines also flies to Shanghai, Beijing, and Hong Kong providing 2. Another strong indicator of this is that because Turkish Airlines is a proud member of Star Alliance, whose members also include Lufthansa, United Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and Air China. So therefore, because of this link with Star Alliance, this flight was in code share with . The cabins and service are top- notch, and you’ll definitely travel in sheer comfort. Enjoy the flight experience! Route: GUANGZHOU (CAN) to ISTANBUL (IST) Departure date and time of flight: December 2. Guangzhou) Flight number: TK7. IACO Callsign: Turkish. Flight duration: 1. Hours 5 minutes. Class: BUSINESS CLASSAircraft type: AIRBUS A3. X (7 aircraft in service)Aircraft registration: TC- JDNAircraft’s name: ADANAAircraft Engines: 4 x CFMI CFM5. C4. Aircraft Test Registration: F- WWJUFirst flight: 1st August 1. Delivery Date: 1. August 1. 99. 7Aircraft manufacturing serial number: 8. Frequent flyer programme: miles & smiles. Seat configuration for this aircraft: Business class: 3. Economy class: 2. Comments on the check- in staff and any issues: Guangzhou airport can get very busy and confusing in the evenings. The check- in desks at Guangzhou are much better managed now than they were a few years ago when international airlines were rare at Guangzhou. Even though this flight was full, there was no rush, and no hustle & bustle from the passengers or the check- in staff. The best part of it was that the check- in staff can speak very good English, a skill that was rare to find a few years ago in South China among any local staff. Things have certainly improved, not just for THY Turkish Airlines but for other airlines at Guangzhou as well. The check- in procedure did not take a long time either with only around a short 5- 1. I was escorted by the airline station manager from the check- in desk to the gate. He allowed me to wander around the lounge (which is shared with China Southern Airlines), and then I met him again at gate A1. The check- in staff at the Turkish Airlines counters at Guangzhou Baiyun airport were very professional and helpful. There must have been thousands of passengers waiting to go through security, and board for the high number of flights that were departing that evening. While the security and customs queues were long, and equally managed properly, I do think that they could easily have been handled quicker (or perhaps they could have had the trainee staff stationed at a less busy time). All in all it took me around 1. Guangzhou Airport, security comes first, and then customs)Any baggage issues: No issues regarding the baggage. With Turkish Airlines, passengers travelling on Business Class can carry 2- luggage bags up to 3. KG in total, with two hand bags of 8 KG each. In Economy Class passengers can carry two luggage bags weighing 2.
KG in total. At the time of writing free baggage allowance is 3. Economy Class and 5. Business Class from Odessa to Italy, Spain, Germany, Greece and Portugal. Punctuality of the flight, and route taken: The plane, an Airbus A3. On-board Turkish A340, flight TK1986 from Heathrow to Istanbul on February 22nd 2013! This is the Full Flight video therefore includes a little bit of every part of the flight from boarding right through.A1. 03, surrounded by other international airlines (Ethiopian B7. Emirates B7. 77, Thai Airways A3. Cebu Pacific A3. 20, ANA B7. Qatar Airways B7. Egyptair B7. 77). Evenings are indeed busy at Guangzhou as the vast majority of the flights go to North Africa, and the Middle East. Normally from Guangzhou to Istanbul, it should take around between 9 and 1. However, this flight took 1. The Captain was kind enough to explain to me that there were two reasons for this. If we took the direct route, then we would experience heavy turbulence over the high terrain Sichuan and Yunnan provinces that particular evening, and 2. Due to heavy traffic in the area, and around the Central European air space, ATC (Air Traffic Control), had scheduled our flight to head back towards Macau and Zhuhai after departure, and then head back over Hainan Island, Vietnam, North Thailand, Burma, India, Pakistan and then eventually re- joining the main flight path that leads to Istanbul. The plane entered Turkish airspace at around 2 hours prior to landing (when breakfast was served!), and then made over the Black Sea and then finally turning over the waters of Marmara Sea to make a straight approach into Istanbul’s runway 0. In- flight magazine: Sky. Life Magazine. Comments regarding the pre- flight service: Upon embarking the aircraft, passengers in business class were offered welcome drinks consisting of fresh orange juice, strawberry drink, fresh lemon juice, Turkish mineral water, and champagne. Usually what you find is that most . Perfect quality and it tastes exceedingly good. Highly recommended that you drink it without the ice, as it tastes even better. There was also a selection of international and Turkish wines and beers. On the wine list menu one could see five options for red wine, 2 options for white wine, rose wine, champagne and various aperitifs: White wine options were: Prestige Narince 2. Turkish. Chablis Premier Cru Les Beauroys 2. France. Red wine options were: Doluca Karma Cabarnet Sauvignon Okuzgozu, 2. Turkey. Chateau Lamothe Pontac Medoc, 2. France. Bodegas Beronia Crianza, 2. Spain. Bodega Norton Privada, 2. Argentina. Graham’s Late Bottled Vintage, 2. Portugal Rose wine: Kavaklidere Egeo, 2. Turkey. Champagne: Gosset Brut Grande Reserve. Turkish beer: Efes Pilsen. Turkish liqueur: Tekel Ozel Uretim Turkish Raki: Efe ya. So, what does it taste like? A little bit strong with a hint of sweetness and spicy flavour to it. You can almost feel the sour cherry touching the top of your tongue. It’s best if you take the Turkish liqueur with plenty of hazelnuts. Indeed, the drinks were accompanied with a bowl of Turkish hazelnuts and a selection of canap. Turkish Airlines offers the hazelnut because it originates from Turkey, and forms part of Turkish cuisine. Comments regarding the first meal (dinner): Dinner was served around an hour after departure from Guangzhou- we must have been somewhere over the Hainan Island and making our way towards South- East Asia. Flying can be exciting yet also boring- depending whichever way you look at it. However, the fun and exciting part always comes when you are presented with the in- flight meal because at least you have something to do and keep yourself busy. Turkish Airlines has stylish menus, which they hand out to all the passengers in all the cabins prior to the meal service. Turkish Do& Co, the gourmet entertainment company, provides in- flight catering at Turkish Airlines with their colourful and inspiring menus containing equally sensational dishes. All the menus come written in both English and Turkish. A la carte menus were provided in Business Class while set meals were provided in the Economy Class. Now, that is just sheer luxury food that no one should take for granted- not even when you are cruising. Having grilled salmon as part of a five- star in- flight meal is a luxury, though perhaps it’s not the real experience as one would have if they were eating in a restaurant at ground level. All other cutlery in business and business class cabins is provided in fine bone china, again with the Turkish Airlines logo and black . Turkish Airlines Airbus A3. X ! This is the Full Flight video therefore includes a little bit of every part of the flight from boarding right through until arrival at stand at Ataturk! FLIGHT DETAILS: Aircraft: Airbus A3. XReg.: TC- JIHSeat: 2. AEngine Type: CFM5. Departure Time: 1. Actual 1. 6: 4. 0)Arrival Time: 2. On- time)Flight Duration: 3 hours 2. Cruising Alt: 3. 9,0. FL3. 90. Departure Runway: RWY0. RArrival Runway: RWY0. Route: LHR- ISTSuch a beautiful aircraft to fly on, service was fantastic, legroom was brilliant and entertainment was outstanding! BEST BITS: Take Off: 1. Breaking through clouds (looks fantastic): 2. Shadow of our own contrail on the wing!: 2. View of our contrail: 2. Sunset causing beautiful lighting on the wing!: 3. Landing: 3. 7: 3. Check out my 7. 77 departure from Istanbul on my way home!: http: //www. Wk. G3.. 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