Thursday, February 24, 2011

Turkish Airlines Guangzhou Istanbul nonstop flights

Turkish Airlines start to operate nonstop flights to Guangzhou from its Istanbul Atatürk hub.
Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines add its third destination in China this winter with a planned flight to Guangzhou. It currently flies five-times a week to both Beijing and Shanghai.

Guangzhou is Turkish Airlines' fourth destination in China, following Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. The route is served by one of Turkish Airlines' newest Boeing 777 aircraft, and offers economy class, business class and the airlines' latest "Comfort Class" cabins. In addition, the flight also features Turkish Airlines' in-flight service like the Flying Chef.

Turkish Airlines Guangzhou to Istanbul flight Schedule

flights to Guangzhou leave at 23:05 and arrive at 14:50 the following day. Flights to Istanbul set off at 23:05 and land at local time 05:05 the following day.

The dignitries gathered to witness the landing of the new flight saw the opening of new service between Turkey and China in the broader context of the relationship between the two countries, which is growing rapidly. Ambassador Esenli noted that 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of bi-lateral ties between Turkey and China. He added that it was fitting that this year also marked the broadest expansion in direct links between the two countries and they looked forward to increasing cultural, economic and political cooperation with the help of this direct flight.

Turkish Airlines Istanbul Los Angeles nonstop flights

Turkish Airlines will launch nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Istanbul, Turkey four times a week beginning March 3, 2011.

The air service on brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft is expected to generate hundreds of millions of dollars annually in economic activity in Southern California.

I am very proud that Turkish Airlines has chosen LAX as its U.S. West Coast gateway," said Mayor Villaraigosa. "The nonstop route between LAX and Istanbul will strengthen business, tourism and cultural ties with one of the most desirable cities in Eurasia, while providing improved connecting service to more European, Asian, African and Middle Eastern destinations.

The flight from Los Angeles to Istanbul will operate with four weekly flights (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday) from LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal using new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with the latest technology and capacity of 337 passengers.Passengers will experience Turkish Airlines' high quality service and overall customer service excellence in Business Class, Comfort Class and Economy Class

The flight schedule was developed to provide Turkish Airlines passengers with convenient connections between Istanbul and major Turkish and Eurasian cities, as well as between LAX and important cities in the Middle East.

Los Angeles will be Turkish Airlines' fifth North American gateway, adding to New York, Chicago, Washington, and Toronto. Turkish Airlines is a Star Alliance network member that overall offers 19,700 daily flights to 1,077 destinations in 175 countries.

Ankara to London Stansted Airport direct flight

AnadoluJet the low-fare arm of Turkish Airlines – launched direct flights from Ankara to London Stansted Airport, by the date of January 28, 2011
Flights will operate three times a week (Wed, Fri and Sun) with fares as low as £102 one-way including tax, a generous 23kg luggage allowance, and many traditional services including complimentary in-flight refreshments and allocated seating.

“Flights between Stansted and Turkey have always been extremely popular and this new link will be welcomed by business and leisure passengers.
AnadoluJet flights to London will be as follows as the flights are planned to be increased during the summer flight schedule;

ANK STN Departure / Arrival
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 10:15 12:40
London – Ankara Departure / Arrival
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 14:00 20:00

AnadoluJet will be providing an active connection directly to 36 flight destinations with launching the long-awaited London flights after its current services from Ankara to Amsterdam, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Cyprus, Copenhagen, Cologne, Moscow, Stockholm, Damascus, Tehran and Vienna. The capital of Ankara will be connected directly to the new flight destinations abroad.

upgrade to Comfort Class Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines will begin to offer the “Comfort Class” on trunk routes Istanbul to Beijing, Shanghay, Narita, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Sao Paulo and Toronto on its the new B777 aircraft upon their arrival. Depending on delivery time of the new B777s to join the fleet the Comfort Class will be offered on the flights Istanbul to New York, Chicago, Washington D.C. and Los Angeles as well.

Using your miles, you can upgrade your flight class from Economy Class to Comfort Class or from Comfort Class to Business Class for our routes with Comfort cabin as of 22 February 2011.

You are required to have a valid and paid Economy Class or Comfort Class ticket eligible for mileage accrual with confirmed reservation (in Comfort or Business Class) to get yourself upgraded.


Upgrade Options
Eligible Upgrade Fare Classes Upgrade Class
* Economy Class to Comfort Class E,Q,T,L A
** Economy Class to Comfort Class
Y,B,M,K,H,S A
Comfort Class to Business Class
U,A J


The Comfort Class seats as the most important privileges that Comfort Class will provide for the passengers have been designed for this category while the knee space and sitting space are kept at its maximum range. The seat pitch of 116 cm and seat width of 49 cm are the leading features of the Comfort Class.

Having their own individual display screens with the 10.6“ in-arm screens embedded on each seats the passengers will be able watch as many films, serials, documentaries and cartoons as they wish while they can access the entire visual archives instantly. Passengers who want to rest their legs will have the apparatus of leg rest stowed beneath the seas.


Customers can book their travel at Turkish Airlines’ web site at www.thy.com , by calling Reservation Line at 444 0 849 or through the sale offices. Also to view the flight schedule and for any other enquiries about Turkish Airlines, please stay on our web site.

Turkish Airlines flights Accra Ghana from Istanbul

Turkish Airlines’ customers will continue having more opportunities to experience the various cultures with new services to the city of Accra in Ghana.
Turkish Airlines continues to increase its extensive network and will serve 127 international destinations worldwide. Roundtrip airfares begin at 498 Euros (including all taxes) between Istanbul and Accra until 15th August 2010.

The scheduled flight times for Accra flights as follows;
Istanbul – Lagos Departure/Arrival
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 14:15 / 19:15
Lagos – Accra Departure/Arrival
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 20:35 / 20:35
Accra - Lagos Departure/Arrival
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 21:45 / 23:45
Lagos - Istanbul Departure/Arrival
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday 01:05 / 09:15
All times are in Local Mean Time (LMT).

Customers can book their travel at Turkish Airlines’ web site at www.thy.com , by calling Reservation Line at 444 0 849 or through the sale offices. Also to view the flight schedule and for any other enquiries about Turkish Airlines, please stay on our web site.

Turkish Airlines Washington Istanbul Promotional fare

Turkish Airlines Promotional fare Washington - Istanbul flights (Economy)
Departure Arrival Flight no Days Fare
Washington
Washington 23:55 Istanbul 16:10 TK08 Tuesday, Wednesday (from 27 March 2011),Thursday, Friday, Sunday 699 USD
RT: Promotional round trip fare. All taxes are included.

Application Period:
Travel Dates: Valid for outbound travels until 30 Apr 2011 (incl.)
Ticketing Dates: No restriction.

Application Rules:
Maximum Stay: 3 Months
Minimum Stay: Must stay a Saturday night.

Special offer Washington - Istanbul flights (Business class)
Departure Arrival Flight no Days Fare
Washington
Washington 23:55 Istanbul 16:10 TK08 Tuesday, Wednesday (from 27 March 2011),Thursday, Friday, Sunday 3490 USD


Application Period:
Travel Dates: Valid for outbound travels until 04 Sep 2011 (incl.)
Ticketing Dates: No restriction.

Application Rules:
Maximum Stay: 12 Months
Minimum Stay: No restriction.

For Further Information And Bookings Please Call +90 212 444 0 849
This promotion is available for limited seat capacity.

Turkish Airlines JFK Istanbul first class review

Turkish Airlines offer only nonstop first-class service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport (IST).

The daily nonstop Boeing 777-300ER service features 312 seats in a three-class configuration - eight in First, 30 in Business class and 274 in Economy -departing JFK every day (seven days a week) at 4:15PM, and arriving IST at 9:25AM the following morning. The return flight departs Istanbul at 10:30AM, arriving New York at 2:45PM that day.

The frequencies of Turkish Airlines Istanbul – New York(JFK) flights will be increased from 7 to 10 flights per week as of March of 28th, 2011
and to 14 flights per week as of April of 25th, 2011.

TK 001 Istanbul 11:00 New York 14:45
TK 002 New York 16:45 Istanbul 09:25 +1
TK 011 Istanbul 17:00 New York 20:45
TK 012 New York 22:45 Istanbul 15:25 +1
TK 002 Saturday New York 16:45 Istanbul 08:25 +1


Turkish Airlines' Director in New York, Ihsan Baytan, cites Istanbul's status as an emerging regional business hub demanding tailored pre- and in-flight amenities for business travelers. "We're proud to pioneer this one-and-only service to fill what was a major gap in the marketplace," he said. "With the first-class option in place, we're offering a true best-of-class experience, providing maximum comfort and convenience for travelers flying between New York and Istanbul or continuing on to the Middle East, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, the Far East and Africa."

Exclusive airport services for first-class passengers include a dedicated private lounge and a check-in counter, and in Istanbul "meet and greet" from check-in to boarding. Travelers kick back and enjoy the trip across the Atlantic Ocean in their own 26 sq. ft. suite whose sliding door ensures total privacy. Seats recline to a fully flat 180 degrees and 6.8-foot length with massage from eight different points. Exclusive in-flight offerings include: unlimited caviar; an assortment of authentic Turkish meze and hors d'oeuvres from international cuisines; a choice of meat, fish, and vegetable dishes as a main course; a complimentary Bvlgari® amenity kit, with razor blades and shaving foam for men on request. Entertainment options abound with more than 200 hours of movies, music and games on a 23-inch flat screen in-seat monitor.