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Title: Turkish Airlines
Post by: DianaJ on December 05, 2013, 18:36:36 PM
 Just contemplating booking Turkish Airline flights for hols next year Dublin Instanbul dalaman just wonder for any of you who have travelled with turkish airlines before have you booked directly on Turkish Airlines site or others that skyscanner bring up e.g Bravofly Travel Up Budget Air etc , bit nervous about some of them in case they disappear overnight along with my money and I have no tickets ...... Thoughts please !!! 
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: KKOB on December 05, 2013, 18:50:41 PM
When I've booked flights with Turkish Airlines I've always done it directly on their website without any problems.
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: marjo on December 05, 2013, 19:12:47 PM
Always book directly using their website, it is simple and quick to use. Once you have booked you can then check in online up to 24 hours before your flight & chose your seat at no extra cost. I fly on business and for pleasure with them frequently & they are one of the best airlines I have ever used   :)
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: Scunner on December 05, 2013, 19:21:36 PM
Same here, used to fly with them quite a lot, it's a very good airline. Better than BA certainly in my view.

I've only ever booked direct online too, very easy and I don't think it's cheaper booking elsewhere normally anyway.
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: DianaJ on December 05, 2013, 19:40:22 PM
Thanks for the replies , working out cheapest option for me from Ireland next summer working out about £1150 for 4 with bags instead of thomas cook £1520 no bags no brainer
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: Scunner on December 05, 2013, 19:55:38 PM
Depending on your wait at Istanbul, consider booking the TA VIP lounge at the airport. It's very pleasant indeed and a couple of Burger King meals would probably cost as much  :)
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: Hamlet on December 05, 2013, 20:47:05 PM
A couple of Burger King meals?
Have they got a 2 for 1 deal on then?  8)
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: DianaJ on December 05, 2013, 21:34:16 PM
4 hour 35  on way out and 3 hour 30 on way back so nay consider it too
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: KKOB on December 05, 2013, 22:06:20 PM
The Botanik cafe in the Domestic Terminal is well worth a visit if you like authentic Turkish food. It's where a large number of airport staff eat so it's good quality and reasonably priced.
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: Ray1951 on December 05, 2013, 22:44:28 PM
Always booked with them direct and have to say they are second to none for price and service.  Even the wait in Istanbul is pleasant and if you check the various options, you might not have long to wait between connecting flights. At the moment they are over £100 cheaper flying from Scotland to Dalaman, compared to other operators. In my opinion they are the best, especially as your luggage and meals are included in the advertised price, NO hidden extras.
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: kayakebab on December 06, 2013, 07:31:00 AM
Can't say enough good things about Turkish airlines.
Always been on time, food is fab, prices are great. No hidden extras when you book.
They even upgraded us to business class free on one occasion, one of the nicest meals I've ever had.
If you have certain Turkish credit cards you can use their lounges at Ataturk airport. We used our Finansbank card and had a feast!
I stupidly booked my mums ticket in her maiden name by mistake, and despite the fact they don't do name changes they asked for scans of her divorce and birth certificates and put a note on their system. Very impressive, they could have just refused to help.
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: Lotty on December 06, 2013, 08:22:15 AM
Our favourite airline to Turkey.
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: DianaJ on December 06, 2013, 08:23:29 AM
You,ve all convinced me just booked knew could rely on CBF members for the answer  8)
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: Somerset Simon on December 06, 2013, 09:05:53 AM
Totally recommended, remember you will be transferred at dalaman to the international terminal to collect your bags so book your transfer from there, not the domestic terminal.
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: tuzlachap on December 06, 2013, 14:43:40 PM
We always fly Turkish Airlines when we can.

I was lathered in a post a while ago when I mentioned the HSBC Premier lounge in Istanbul Ataturk airport, but I stand by using that and other lounges provided by other banks. After all, why have that kind of free facility and not use it?

TC  8) 8)
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: DianaJ on December 06, 2013, 18:06:26 PM
On the return flight do you check in at the domestic terminal .... Not there yet and already thinking about coming home lol
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: DianaJ on December 07, 2013, 16:44:25 PM
Tried looking to see how to book the TA lounge don't seem to be able to find a link anywhere ... Help!!!
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: Highlander on December 07, 2013, 16:58:37 PM
I'm not sure if this is what you're looking for DianaJ.....

Contact:
Phone:
     +90 212 444 25 75
     +90 212 463 30 00  / 2535 - 2527 - 2522
E-mail:
     primeclass@tav.aero

www.primeclass.com.tr

http://www.primeclass.com.tr/en/Pages/Reservation.aspx
Title: Re: Turkish Airlines
Post by: Hamlet on December 07, 2013, 18:15:36 PM
Just turn up & walk in  8)