And on my flight, service from the crew felt indifferent and not particularly distinguished.

There's no question that Turkish's 777s have a dated business-class cabin. And from a passenger experience perspective, Turkish has a reputation for fantastic onboard catering. There is an extensive route network and a gorgeous (albeit slightly soulless) new airport in Istanbul. The in-flight chefs looked slick, but other than taking the meal orders, they essentially disappeared on my flight. Meals were served pre-plated and with a cover. I was hoping for the crew to not only be a bit more personable but also to just stay by my seat long enough to hear my drink order before leaving.įinally, without the trolleys and individually-plated service, I didn't entirely understand the point of having onboard chefs. While this could be due to a lack of command of English, I didn't see the crew interact much with Turkish-speaking passengers, either. The crew often seemed in a hurry to finish their tasks, with few pleasantries or even words spoken.įor instance, whenever I made a request, the crew would be so quick to depart that I often didn't even finish saying what I wanted. With fewer flights due to the pandemic and a lull in frequencies during this hour, I didn't have to contend with many people until standing at the gate area at boarding time. While the terminal houses a number of international carriers, T1 was fairly quiet late in the morning on a weekday.

Turkish Airlines operates out of Terminal 1 at JFK.

United MileagePlus (transferable from Chase).Air Canada Aeroplan (transferable from Amex, Capital One, Chase).Singapore KrisFlyer (transferable from Amex, Capital One, Chase, Citi).Avianca LifeMiles (transferable from Amex, Capital One, Citi).You can transfer Citi ThankYou points or Capital One miles to Turkish at a 1:1 ratio, too.Īlternatively, you can book with other Star Alliance partners, which may be a better option if you have points with another currency such as Amex Membership Rewards or Chase Ultimate Rewards.

This is one of the lowest non-promotional award redemptions to Turkey. A one-way business-class flight from North America to Europe (including Turkey) is a fantastic 45,000 miles. If you're using miles, one of the best options is to book directly with Turkish's Miles & Smiles program. (Screenshot courtesy of Turkish Airlines.)

Boeing 777 300ER Operated By Air Canada