Turkish Airlines

About Turkish Airlines

A pioneer in the field of aviation, Turkish Airlines began in 1933 as State Airline Administration with five aircraft and 30 employees. Its first international flight was in 1947 from Istanbul to Athens. The airline took on the name Turkish Airlines formally in 1955.

From the time of inception, the airline has grown globally and today travels to 120 countries in the world with an admirable fleet of 350+ aircraft. The airline's central hub is Istanbul Airport serving passengers around the globe. The airline is also a member of IATA.

Customer satisfaction has always been the prime focus of Turkish Airlines. It has won numerous awards in Skytrax World Airline Awards. It won the "Europe's Best Airline" award for six consecutive years. Besides it has also won awards for its on board catering and lounge dining.

For the satisfaction and comfort of its passengers, Turkish Airlines uses the best high-tech, fuel-efficient aircraft featuring smart technology features.

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Turkish Airlines Online Check-in & Boarding Pass

Turkish Airlines has come up with an online check-in facility. Now a passenger can save time by avoiding the queues at the airport check-in counters. The passengers can do online check-in for their Turkish Airline flight 24 hours -90 minutes before it takes off.  The boarding pass will be mailed to you. You can then take a printout for boarding the aircraft.

Turkish Airlines Services and In-flight Meals

Business and Economy are the two cabin classes that Turkish Airlines offers its passengers for their comfort, convenience and luxury during their flight. Passengers will enjoy the best traditional Turkish hospitality with a specially trained and attentive cabin crew always ready to serve. A specially designed amenity kit is offered to all passengers on long haul routes to ensure they feel refreshed when they arrive at their destination.

The in-flight entertainment facilities on-board Turkish Airlines are world-class. It has an exclusive in-flight music platform comprising of more than 750,000 songs. You can also watch a movie from a select range of classic movies put together by the airline. Children can either play games on the in-flight systems or pass the time with the play sets that Turkish Airlines has on board. The airline even offers Wi-Fi connectivity on board to keep the passengers connected.

The in-flight dining is where Turkish Airlines puts together its magical creations with the help of some of the best local and international chefs. Traditional Turkish and Intercontinental cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients awaits all passengers on board for a fine dining experience that will truly amaze your senses.

Turkish Airlines Baggage Policy

Turkish Airlines operates domestic and international flights, and it has different baggage allowances depending on region as per piece and weight system.

Middle East/Gulf/UAE Destinations, such as Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dammam, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, Kuwait, Medina, Taif and Tehran all fall under Region 4 of Weight System Definitions of Turkish Airlines.

• Checked-in Baggage (Weight System)
  • On the domestic sector, the airline offers passengers Business Class: 30 kg & Economy Class: EcoFly: 15 kg/ ExtraFly: 20kgs/PrimeFly: 25 kgs.
  • On the international sector, the airline offers passengers: Business Class: 30 kgs & Economy Class: 20 kgs.
• Cabin Baggage: Passengers can carry one bag up to 8 kg on both their domestic as well as international flights.
• Infants Baggage Allowance: Infants have a 10 kg baggage allowance on all flights, both domestic and international. Strollers / Prams cannot be carried in the cabin and have to be checked-in. Children between the ages 2 to 12 have the same allowance as adults.
• Turkish Airlines passengers need to use the airline’s baggage calculator to know their baggage allowance as per their flight route.
  • For piece system baggage allowance details, please check the airlines website.

Travel Classes on Turkish Airlines

Similar to all world class airlines, Turkish Airlines offer two different classes that feature well-known Turkish hospitality and charm. The passengers will make their journey a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Economy Class: Passengers can travel in comfort on both domestic and international flights thanks to the well-designed seats that recline up to 15 cm. With an adjustable head and foot support of seats and 79 cm legroom, passengers can comfortably relax and feel at home while on-board. The economy class seats also provide for the recharging of your portable devices through USB charging on select flights.

Business Class: Luxury meets comfort in the well-designed business class that features in-seat massage services, reading lamps, and the facility to create your own private area. The seats even open up into a full bed, one can ensure a comfortable sleep on long haul flights. The business class also offers a delectable world class cuisine served on the most elegant tableware.

Turkish Airlines Fleet Information

The airline has a mix of both Boeing and Airbus aircraft for its worldwide flight operations. Turkish Airlines boasts of one of the youngest and most modern aircraft in the aviation industry. The airlines have a total of 352 aircraft, carefully selected based on their technology, comfort, fuel efficiency, and eco-friendliness. It currently has the following aircraft in its fleet:

Airbus A321neo: A part of the airlines since 2018, the A321neo combines the best safety and high technology features, along with fuel-efficiency. It has a customizable mood lighting and in-flight entertainment system for the pleasure of the passengers.

Boeing 737-700: This long-range, comfortable aircraft is one of the most reliable planes in the air. It’s a fuel-efficient aircraft that enables smooth take-offs even on short runways.

Apart from these two exceptional performers in its fleet, the airline also has the Airbus A319-132, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A321-200, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900E and many more.

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Popular Flight Routes on Turkish Airlines & Offers by Cleartrip

In the Middle East, UAE, Gulf and nearby regions, Turkish Airlines flies to and from major cities in Afghanistan, Bahrain, Egypt, Israel, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Turkey. It also flies to the UK, Europe, Africa and the US. You can easily book on Cleartrip the Doha Casablanca flights, Doha Istanbul flights, Doha London flights, Doha Tunis flights, and Doha Cairo flights, which are some of the popular routes of Turkish Airlines.

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Turkish Airlines News & Updates

• January 2020, Turkish Airlines Crew to Wear Masks on China flights: Due to the outbreak of corona virus, Turkish Airlines flight attendants on China bound flights have been asked to wear protective gloves and masks.
• January 2020, AnadoluJet airline brand owned by Turkish Airlines will go global soon: From March 2020, the airline will launch its operations from Istanbul Airport and cover 26 international destinations.
• December 2019: Starting point of historical silk route added to Turkish Airlines network: Turkish Airlines adds Xi'an in China to the list of international destinations it covers, making it the 318^th destination in its network.
• December 2019: The Load factor was 82.3% for Turkish Airlines in November 2019: Turkish Airlines continue to increase its passengers which grew from 3.7 percent to 5.7 million in Nov 2019. International flight passengers also increased by 6.3 percent.
• December 2019: Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to the maximum destinations, adds another destination to its list: Istanbul to Rovaniemi flight by Turkish Airlines hopes to attract more visitors from the Middle East.