Review of Turkish Airlines Business Class on A350-900

Introduction

• Presenter: Mel
• First-time experience with Turkish Airlines
• Flight: Istanbul to Chicago (11.5 hours)
• Objective: Determine if the hype about Turkish Airlines is true
• Mention of flight cost at the end of the review

Pre-Flight

• Departure: Istanbul Airport at 7:30 AM
• Arrived early to experience Turkish Airlines Business Lounge
• Hotel-arranged ride to airport
• Utilized Turkish Airlines priority check-in lines
• No lines at check-in
• Explored Turkish Airlines business lounge

Boarding and Cabin Details

• Aircraft: A350-900
• Configuration:
  • Business Class: 32 seats (1-2-1 staggered configuration)
  • Economy: 297 seats (3-3-3 configuration)
  • No premium economy or first class
• Seating recommendations:
  • Solo travelers: Even row window seats for privacy
  • Odd row window seats are aisle-adjacent
  • Middle section: Odd rows seats together, even rows apart
• Cabin features:
  • Direct aisle access for each business class seat
  • Privacy options with adjustable screens

Seat and Amenities

• Seat 4k: Designed by Stellia Aerospace
• High-end materials and modern aesthetic
• Amenities: Slippers and pillow for lumbar support
• Seat comfort: Ample legroom, secluded feel
• Features:
  • 18" HD touchscreen IFE display
  • Storage spaces and coat hook
  • Adjustable tray table
  • Universal power outlet and lockable side compartment
  • Noise-canceling headphones and reading lights
• Individual air vents for temperature control

In-Flight Experience

• Award-winning food service with flying chefs
• Meal structure:
  • Breakfast after takeoff
  • Main meal service before landing
  • Turkish and international wine selections
• Amenity kit: Ferragamo products, socks, sleep mask, eco-friendly items

Restrooms

• Front cabin bathroom with Molton Brown amenities
• Automatic features for hygiene
• Handicap accessible bathroom: Spacious with bidet feature

Meals

• Breakfast:
  • Mix of starters, Poached eggs benedict, Strawberry smoothie
  • Enjoyed yogurt with fruits and granola
  • Honeycomb with clotted cream
• Nap: Seat converted to bed, comfortable setup
• Entertainment:
  • Various movie and TV options
  • Noise-canceling headphones provided

Main Meal

• Pre-meal warm nuts and wine
• "Candlelight" dining experience with battery-operated candle
• Appetizers and braised lamb shank
  • Lamb a bit dry, enjoyed side dishes
• Dessert trolley: Various dessert options

Final Thoughts

• Flight impression: Positive experience
• Clean and comfortable seat with good linens
• Effective temperature control
• Quality food and service, minor issue with dry lamb
• Pre-boarding and lounge experience positive

Cost and Booking

• Booked during Turkish Airlines business class award sale
• Price: 31,500 miles + 365 euros taxes and fees
• Route: Toulouse to Istanbul to Chicago
• Able to include a stopover in Istanbul
• Considered a great deal

Conclusion

• Overall satisfaction with Turkish Airlines business class
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