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It's Istanbul, not Constantinople: A report on TK's New 77W in First Suites SIN-IST
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Originally posted by Kiwi View PostDid you manage to book this? When are you travelling?
I did manage to come up with an itinerary that had availability on ANA, but was quite hesitant because of the extremely high combined cash+tax. And eventually got sidetracked by a house party.
I suppose the JCL awards are still bargain value. We're now trying to plan next Easter around C awards instead, and attempting to reduce +++s by booking as much NZ, OZ and NH awards as possible.Last edited by KeithMEL; 1 May 2009, 05:20 PM.All opinions shared are my own, and are not necessarily those of my employer or any other organisation of which I'm affiliated to.
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Originally posted by Kiwi View PostRaki was available on my TK shorthaul flights.
Well, to be totally correct, it's Rakı
Originally posted by StarG View PostIt looks quite a bit wider than CX version.
Originally posted by KeithMEL View PostThat TK F is only bookable up till Oct this year also threw me off.
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Originally posted by SQflyergirl View PostMaybe it's my lousy photography skills, but aren't the herringbones all pretty much the same?
Originally posted by SQflyergirl View PostKinda makes sense - the purser told me there was a reason when specifically mentioned that. He said that TK's own 77W's won't have F. When the 9W ones go, F goes with it. Loads are poor, according to him. Based on my lousy sample size - I'd tend to agree.
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Originally posted by SQflyergirl View PostMaybe it's my lousy photography skills, but aren't the herringbones all pretty much the same?
NZ & VS should be very similar seats because NZ got a license from VS to use. I understand there are some minor tweaks (eg with ottoman and table).
Some other airlines - eg CX, DL (not sure about 9W and AC) opted to copy the design rather than license it and thus there are many differences...
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Originally posted by stargold View PostI think on NZ and VS, the seat flips forward to make a bed, whereas AC, CX, DL, 9W etc all have the seat that reclines backwards until it turns into a bed.All opinions shared are my own, and are not necessarily those of my employer or any other organisation of which I'm affiliated to.
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Originally posted by SQflyergirl View Post4) Sleepwear and Blankets - I'm still in awe at the comforter (note, I didn't say blanket. Blankets are what other airlines give out. Goose down filled comforters of a really good size are what TK gives out, along with a gorgeous set of PJ's -In this area, TK is a class leader. The "First Class" logos are a bit naff, so that's my only complaint. Could have been a tad more discreet
Don't have the heart to wear it, so I don't know if it's particularly comfortable or not
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Kinda OOT, but it's related to TK66 F IST-SIN.
Managed to get a confirm redemption booking on F on TK66 IST-SIN for 24Sep as part of Star Alliance redemption few days ago But when I want to issued the ticket, the KF agent couldn't issued them Quite took a long time for them to sort the problem, in the end they told me that they couldn't issued the ticket because of the TK66 flight It couldn't be issued on F redemption because TK don't offer F for redemption How on earth that I got a confirmed F class redemption booking on the first place if they don't offer F class redemption??
But my argument no used for them, because they still couldn't issued the whole ticket because of this TK66 flight.
Sorry SQFG for hijacking your threat.....
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Originally posted by Dent@SUB View PostKinda OOT, but it's related to TK66 F IST-SIN.
Managed to get a confirm redemption booking on F on TK66 IST-SIN for 24Sep as part of Star Alliance redemption few days ago But when I want to issued the ticket, the KF agent couldn't issued them Quite took a long time for them to sort the problem, in the end they told me that they couldn't issued the ticket because of the TK66 flight It couldn't be issued on F redemption because TK don't offer F for redemption How on earth that I got a confirmed F class redemption booking on the first place if they don't offer F class redemption??
But my argument no used for them, because they still couldn't issued the whole ticket because of this TK66 flight.
Sorry SQFG for hijacking your threat.....
I have a strange feeling that TK is withdrawing it. Heard it somewhere, but I don't know effective when.
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FAB report, SQFG, once again!
Re. the parquet floor, EK has this in its F Suites on 777.
This I noticed on my OB DXB-JNB..... and the reason my heart sank on the IB leg, when I noticed the lack of parquet as I stepped aboart door 1....as I entered the cabin my worst nightmare (everything's relative!)was confirmed: equipment swap to old F (no suite).
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SQfg, what were the must-dos and must-sees in IST? IST is part of my RTW and I don't know how many days I should allocate to the city. I believe kyo+ and N_Architect would be able to chip in with some suggestions too.
(Planning at the moment because I'd need to work out how many cheap Hyatt stays I'd need to do first. )
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Originally posted by phaleesy View PostSQfg, what were the must-dos and must-sees in IST? IST is part of my RTW and I don't know how many days I should allocate to the city. I believe kyo+ and N_Architect would be able to chip in with some suggestions too.
(Planning at the moment because I'd need to work out how many cheap Hyatt stays I'd need to do first. )
Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque are musts. I guess ladies have to cover up a bit when going into a mosque.
Check out also the Grand Bazaar. Heaps of heaps of trinkets. You gotta get yourself one of those evil eye protection bracelets or necklaces. Very nice.
Have a nice turkish breakfast or something
I guess a good alternative is to get Kyo+ Istanbul office to take you around. I have the number for the General Manager of the Istanbul office, Kemal, if you want. He'll take you around
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Originally posted by SQflyergirl View PostKyo+ and N_Architect would do much better than me, I'm the kind of girl that sits in hotel rooms throwing up
I guess a good alternative is to get Kyo+ Istanbul office to take you around. I have the number for the General Manager of the Istanbul office, Kemal, if you want. He'll take you around
I'd get Kemal to take me around. There are some places I'm happy to potter around by myself. IST is not one of them places.
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