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Of the more than 200 Turkish Airlines aircraft, Boeing 737-800 is represented by 58 units.

This is the most numerous type of aircraft in the airline, which is why it is quite common on flights to Russia.

The aircraft is available in two cabin configurations.

They are very similar and differ only in the number of rows and the quality of business class seats. Therefore, it makes sense to analyze in detail one plan, which is most often encountered, and we will briefly touch on the second type of aircraft.

1 row- legroom is slightly reduced due to the location of the partition.

Also, proximity to the kitchen may cause a slight inconvenience.

5 row- standard business class row, however, some passengers find that the proximity of the noisier economy class is not very comfortable.

6 row- This is the first row of economy class. There are no folding tables in these seats; flight attendants bring them when serving meals.

Also, you cannot place hand luggage on the floor; you will have to put everything on the shelf. Among the advantages, we note several significant details.

First, no one will throw their chair back at you.

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Secondly, a screen serves as a partition between classes. As a result, there may be a little more room for knees and legs.

7A and 7F- there is no porthole on these rows.

11 row- the backs of the seats in these places are blocked and have only a vertical position.

12 row- the backrests are also blocked, however, the distance to the front row is slightly increased. It will be much more comfortable for your knees and legs.

14 row- standard economy class seats with a fairly large advantage: the distance to the seats in front is increased. These are the most comfortable seats in the economy class cabin.

However, there are a number of restrictions: the passage to the emergency hatches cannot be blocked by hand luggage. Also, passengers with animals and small children, elderly people and passengers with disabilities cannot sit here.

28D- proximity to the kitchen can cause a little concern.

Rows 28 and 29- in the diagram they are indicated in red. The seat backs rest against the wall and do not recline. Proximity to toilets and galleys also negatively affects a pleasant flight.

There are always a lot of people here, they walk around and create queues.

The door to the toilets is constantly opening/closing. You can hear the sound of the tank being flushed and so on.

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There are only 200 aircraft in the Turkish Airlines fleet, of which 58 are Boeing 737-800.

The most numerous type of aircraft of the aviation company, which is why it is often seen on Russian flights.

The aircraft has two cabin configurations.

They are very similar and differ only in the number and quality of seats next to each other in business class. There is an essence to analyze in detail only one idea, which is seen much more often, and we will touch on the second type of aircraft indirectly.

Ask an airline employee for advice

If it is possible, carefully study the diagram of the aircraft on which you will fly.

Do not take seats where the seats do not recline or are limited in their ability to do so.

Do not take places near restrooms, kitchens and other technical rooms at the very end.

1 rub. - the legroom is slightly reduced due to the partition. The proximity to the kitchen can also cause a little inconvenience.

5 rub. - usual business sequence, but the proximity of a noisy economy is not very comfortable.

6 rub. - first row economy. There are no folding tables in these seats; the flight attendants bring them while the food is being served. Also, it is forbidden to place hand luggage on the floor; you will need to put everything on a shelf. We will see several significant details from the advantages. Firstly, no one will recline the chair. Secondly, a screen is a partition between classes. Based on this, there will be a little more free space for the knees and legs.

7A and 7F - there is no porthole on these sequences.

11 rub. - the backs of the seats are blocked in these places and have only a vertical position.

12 rub. - the backrests are blocked, but the distance to the front sequence is slightly increased. It will be much more ergonomic for your knees and legs.

14 rub. - standard economy seats with a big advantage: the distance to the seats in the front rows is increased. These are the most comfortable seats in the economy cabin. But there are a certain number of restrictions: you cannot block the passage to the emergency hatches with hand luggage. Passengers with animals and small children, passengers with disabilities and elderly people are also not allowed to board here.

28D - proximity to the kitchen will cause some concern.

28 and 29 r. - they are indicated in red in the diagram. The seat backs rest against the wall and do not recline. Proximity to the on-board kitchen and restrooms also has a very negative effect on a pleasant flight. There are always a lot of people here, they create queues. The door to the restrooms keeps closing/opening. You can hear the sound of the tank and everything. Register for these sequences at worst.

The second aircraft configuration is slightly different. There are only 3 sequences (6 seats) of business class, along with this, business appeared by blocking in the middle of increasing and sitting the step between sequences. There are no more comfortable seats available.

Economy starts with sequence 4. All sequences have access to portholes. And so everything is the same.

A few non-specialized points about the placement of seats in the Boeing 737-800 - their advantages and disadvantages.

1. Seats that are located next to the window have the advantage that it is possible to observe through it during the flight (this, of course, depends on the time of the weather and the flight). If you fly at night, this advantage does not count. Also, your neighbor will not disturb you if he wants to get up.

These places have one drawback - it is not very comfortable to leave it yourself. Therefore, if there is no need to go to the toilet quite often or you are going to sleep the whole flight, choose seats by the window.

2. The seats, which are located near the aisle, have their own advantage - it is very easy to get up from it if you need to go to the toilet. The disadvantages are that the neighbor may be disturbed if he needs to get up. Flight attendants with trolleys and passengers who pass through the cabin to the toilets and galley can also interfere. Based on this, if you are flying with a child, you will most likely have to go to the toilet quite often.

Or you yourself have a need to go to the restroom more often, then choose from the edge of the seat.

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The wide-body airliner Airbus A330 (Airbus A330) is used for medium and long-distance flights and has been produced since 1992.

The most common modifications in the fleets of Russian airlines are the Airbus A330-200 and A330-300. Capacity - from 253 to 440 passenger seats, depends not only on the modification (on the A330-200 the fuselage is shortened by almost 6 meters), but also on the cabin layout, which is determined by the airline.

The world's largest operator of Airbus A330 aircraft is Turkish Airlines. In Russia, these aircraft are operated on some regular flights of Aeroflot and Nordwind Airlines, and on I Fly charters.

Aeroflot

Aeroflot airlines use 4 layout options for A330-200 aircraft.

A330-200 interior diagram No. 1

Business class - rows 1-6 (exits are located behind row 4), number of seats - 34, arranged in groups of 2;
Economy class - rows 11-37;
The Space+ seats (more legroom) are the best seats on the A330 based on economy class alone. Located on row 24: A, C, H, K.

On which aircraft it is used (tail numbers): VP-BLX, VP-BLY, VQ-BBE, VQ-BBF, VQ-BBG.

Interior diagram No. 2

Business class - rows 1-6 (without separation, exit behind row 6), a total of 34 seats, arranged in groups of 2;
Economy class - rows 11-45;
Space+ seats are located on row 29, there are only two of them, and not next to each other - C, H.

The scheme is relevant for boards: VQ-BCQ, VQ-BCU, VQ-BCV, VQ-BEK, VQ-BEL, VQ-BQX, VQ-BQY.

Interior diagram No. 3

Space+ seats: row 29, C, H.

This layout scheme is implemented on the following aircraft: VQ-BQZ, VQ-BMV, VQ-BMX, VQ-BMY, VQ-BPI, VQ-BPJ, VQ-BPK, VP-BDD, VP-BDE.

Salon diagram No. 4

Business class - rows 1-5, number of seats - 28, located in groups of 2;
Economy class - rows 11 to 45;
Space+ seats: row 29, A, C, H, K.

The diagram below applies only on board VQ-BNS.

I Fly

The charter airline "I Fly" uses 4 layout options in its aircraft, each unique.

Seat map on the A330 at iFly No. 1

Classes are not highlighted. Total capacity - 387.

Seat chart No. 2

The first salon has 19 comfortable seats. The rest of the seats are standard, there are 268 of them.

Seats at emergency exits: 36 A, C, H, K.

Seat chart No. 3

The first 48-seat cabin has increased legroom in front of each seat. The rest of the seats are standard, 263.

Seats at emergency exits: 26 A, B, J, K; 39 B, J; 40 D, F.

Seat chart No. 4

The first cabin has a comfort class with 18 seats. The number of standard seats on the plane is 251.

Seats at emergency exits: 24 A, B, H, K.

Nordwind Airlines (Nordwind, North Wind)

On board the Airbus A330-200, Nordwind has a two-class layout with 279 seats. This is the only aircraft in the airline’s fleet; its tail number is VP-BYV.

Turkish Airline is one of the largest European airlines. It is the flag carrier of the Republic of Turkey. The head office of Turkish Airlines is located at Istanbul International Airport, named after Ataturk.
The route network of Turkish Airlines is represented by 220 destinations around the world. In addition, the company's aircraft also fly within the country. These are forty-two different directions.

In addition to the base airport, the company uses auxiliary passenger transfer points. These are so-called hubs, which are located in the same city as the head office. Turkish Airline uses Istanbul Esenboga Airport as such auxiliary points, as well as the capital's air harbor. Sabiha Gokcen.

Currently, the company operates 333 Boeing and Airbus aircraft of various modifications. The average age of Turkish Airlines aircraft is approximately 7 years. This indicator allows us to say that the company owns the youngest aircraft fleet of all European countries.

It is worth noting that it is not for nothing that Turkish Airlines usually receives only good reviews from passengers. After all, it has already been recognized as the best European company three times (in 2011, 2012 and 2013). In 2008, it became a full member of the largest global alliance, Star Alliance.

What characterizes Turkish Airlines today? Reviews from those who have used its services say that it is service and safety, quality and impeccable work of each employee. At the same time, it is worth emphasizing the fact that the cost of tickets for this airline can be compared with the prices offered by domestic carriers, and sometimes they are lower.

History of creation

The founding date of the Turkish Airlines company is May 20, 1933. It all began with the formation of the State Department for the management of air carriers, which began to function under the Ministry of Defense of the state. Already in August 1933, the company began to provide passenger transportation services. However, at first these were only domestic flights between Ankara, Eskisehir and Istanbul.

In September 1937, the airline added three De Havilland D.H. biplanes to its fleet. 86B. Three months later, a fourth plane appeared at her disposal. All aircraft operated on domestic routes. These were flights connecting cities such as Ankara and Istanbul, Eshisehir and Izmir, Adana and Diyarbakir, as well as Kayseri.

In June 1938 the company changed its name. It began to sound like Devlet Hava Yolları Umum Müdürlüğü - abbreviated as DHY.

Turkish Airlines entered the international market in 1947. Then passengers were transported from the shores of the Bosphorus to Athens. The next stage of the opening of long-haul flights took place only forty years later. Then the company began transporting passengers across the Atlantic and to the Far East.

After a major reorganization that took place on February 20, 1956, the company acquired the status of a corporation. It was then that it received its current name.

In the 60s - 70s of the last century, this air carrier experienced its rapid development. At the same time, Turkish Airlines acquired for itself the most advanced airliners that existed in those days. And ten years later, long-haul aircraft became the pride of its fleet, which made it possible to fly on long-distance international routes.

In December 1990, part of its shares, amounting to 5%, was sold. Somewhat later, the government decided to sell another 23% of the shares. This was done in December 2004. Two years later, the state parted with another 28.75% of the company's shares. Today he owns 49%. 51% of shares are privately owned.

Company today

What reviews can you hear about Turkish Airlines at the moment? This company is distinguished by increased attention to the technical condition of aircraft, excellent training of maintenance and flight personnel, as well as providing first-class service to passengers.

Today this air carrier is the third largest in Europe. At the same time, they operate about 1,000 flights daily to various destinations. It is worth saying that, according to experts, in the first half of 2012 this company captured almost 4% of the entire world market. At the same time, it rose to eighth place in the list of the largest air carriers on the entire planet.

The activities of Turkish Airlines remained at their best even during the financial crisis. On the contrary, while doing business in a tough recession, the carrier has managed to focus its operations and make some fresh decisions. This includes membership in the Star Alliance and increased attention to air transportation, including concern for the health of flight attendants and pilots.

Characteristics of routes

Airplanes of Turkish Airlines (Türkiye) land at two hundred and twenty airports in one hundred and eight countries around the world. Most flights, whose duration does not exceed three hours, are operated to countries in the Middle East and Europe. But besides this, Turkish Airlines has mastered transatlantic flights, the final destination of which is the largest cities of Canada and the USA, as well as a number of countries located in South America.

Turkish Airlines flights to Japan and Southeast Asian countries are considered a priority for the company.

Turkish Airlines carries out transcontinental transportation using wide-body aircraft A-340, A-330 and B-777. The company also operates in Russian directions. Its route network includes cities such as Voronezh and Kazan, Sochi and St. Petersburg. Passengers are also delivered to Moscow airports.

Classes of service

Passengers purchasing Turkish Airlines tickets can choose any flight comfort for themselves. In total, this carrier offers three classes of service, including:

1. Economy class. In salons of this category, the company offers comfortable chairs with an adjustable footrest. In addition, it is not surprising that passengers who bought Turkish Airlines economy class tickets leave the most positive reviews about the comfort of the flight.

After all, between the seats of such a cabin there is increased legroom of 78 cm. In addition, all seats can recline.

The footrest and headrest can also be adjusted. Economy class seats are equipped with power sockets. According to reviews from passengers, it is very convenient. After all, sockets make it possible to use gadgets throughout the flight. Such cabins also have an on-board entertainment system. Individual screens are connected to it. During the flight, passengers can choose from a huge list of any movie, show, game, and also listen to their favorite songs. During the flight, the company provides free set meals. Its menu includes a large selection of quality drinks and dishes.

2. Business class. Turkish Airlines provides its passengers who choose this category with salons equipped with comfortable chairs with massage modules.

In addition, the seats are equipped with a reading lamp. Turkish Airlines Business Class provides its passengers with the opportunity to close the partition, which allows them to create personal space. During sleep, these chairs can easily be transformed into a full-fledged bed.

In this case, the flight attendant will provide the passenger with bed linen, which also includes earplugs, an eye mask, lip balm, and socks. Everyone flying business class has a personal screen connected to the in-flight entertainment system. Using the touch panel, you can view various new music tracks, feature films and documentaries, the choice of which is huge. The entertainment system also provides the opportunity to relax by becoming a participant in your favorite game. The in-flight meals in such salons are developed by the best chefs in Turkey. The menu consists of dishes not only of national, but also world cuisine.

For those passengers who prefer business class, the company offers welcome drinks at the beginning of the flight. When serving lunch, porcelain dishes are used (in other categories - plastic).

In addition, the advantage of purchasing a ticket for a business class flight is the ability to use separate counters when checking in for a flight at the airport, as well as waiting for an invitation to board in a special lounge where meals are provided. Such passengers are the last to board the plane and the first to leave upon landing.

3. Comfort class. Anyone who has purchased Turkish Airlines tickets can fly in a cabin with comfortable seats (there is an extended interval between them). The main feature is the width of the seats. It is 49 cm. The seat backs can comfortably recline up to 22 cm. Individual touch screen monitors in comfort class salons have a diagonal of 27 cm. There is a function for connecting an iPad or iPod. Passengers are offered a wide selection of drinks and dishes.

Aircraft fleet

A distinctive feature of Turkey's civil aviation flagship is its constant and dynamic development. The long-term plans of this air carrier include the development of new long- and short-distance routes, improving the quality of service, as well as regular renewal of the aircraft fleet. Thus, by 2020, Turkish Airlines expects to receive one hundred and seventy new aircraft. This will make it possible not only to update the youngest aircraft fleet in Europe, but also to significantly expand the geography of routes, covering most regions of the planet.

The Turkish Airlines fleet, as of November 2016, consisted of 333 aircraft, the average age of which was less than seven years. As noted, this Middle Eastern carrier’s fleet includes aircraft from only two manufacturers. These are companies such as Boeing and Airbus. Thus, the company's air fleet includes:

14 Airbus A319-100 airliners operating flights to Europe and domestic routes;
- 29 Airbus A320-200 airliners, used in the same direction as the previous model;
- 66 airliners flying on domestic routes and in the Transcaucasus;
- 28 Airbus A330-200 airliners, flights of which are planned to Europe, the Middle and Far East, Africa and North America;
- 30 Airbus A330-300 Turkish Airlines aircraft landing at airports in the same countries as the previous model;
- 1 Boeing 737-700 aircraft, which is used on domestic flights;
- 76 Boeing 737-800 Turkish Airlines aircraft, which are used not only on domestic, but also on short- and medium-haul flights;
- 32 Boeing 777-300ER airliners delivering passengers to London and Singapore, Chicago and New York, Tokyo and Hong Kong, Beijing and Los Angeles, Sao Paulo and many cities in Europe, the Middle and Far East, Africa and North America.

In addition to passenger aircraft, the Turkish Airlines fleet includes ten cargo airliners of the Airbus A300-300F and Airbus A330-200F models.

Buying tickets

According to customer reviews, it is not for nothing that Turkish Airlines has the title of one of the best in Europe. Purchasing tickets for its flights will not be difficult. This can be done on the official website of Turkish Airlines. However, according to reviews from passengers, this is not always possible. And then, in order to fly on this carrier’s plane, you must personally visit the Turkish Airlines representative office. Its employees will help in difficult situations and solve a number of other problems that arise for clients. The company's representative offices are located in many cities of Russia, Ukraine, as well as other countries that were formerly part of the USSR.

Offers for regular customers

Turkish Airlines has developed a special program called Smiles. It is intended for regular passengers. Its main difference is the presence of club cards offered to holders such as Classic Plus and Elite Plus. Program participants are given a unique opportunity to earn miles with the help of those companies that are partners of Turkish Airlines.

Among them:

All Star Alliance member carriers;
- some hotels;
- a number of car rental companies.

Clients who own a Classic card can earn miles, choose a menu, register themselves, etc. Anyone who has accumulated 20 thousand miles in their account can use the Classic Plus card. With its help, you can carry additional unpaid baggage, as well as use CIP lounges during flights on domestic flights.

Those passengers who were able to earn 40 thousand points move to the next level, called “Elite”. Such a card provides such privileges as a significant 50% discount on a business class ticket for the second passenger, as well as double points accrual for those who purchase a business class ticket.

The pinnacle of such a reward program is the Elite Plus card. It is issued to those clients who were able to accumulate 80 thousand award miles during the year. Such a card has such advantages as issuing an “Elite” card for the client’s relatives and friends, as well as the right to upgrade the flight category without additional payment, which is provided twice a year.

Additional services and services

A day before the flight, the passenger has the right to order special meals for himself. This can be done on the Turkish Airlines website, where about twenty sets of various types of meals are presented. This could be a lunch for babies or children, a vegetarian menu, including Asian or Indian, which does not contain dairy products, as well as a lunch prepared only on a plant basis. The passenger has the right to order ethnic food for himself.

This could be a kosher, Muslim, Hindu meal, etc. The menu of this airline has a fairly large selection of food for those who have health problems. Thus, a passenger can order a low-purine, low-protein, and diabetic lunch. If desired, lunch is served during the flight, containing dishes without vegetable proteins, low in fat, as well as salt-free and lactose-free dishes.

For those flying long-distance or ultra-long-distance routes, the “Chef” service is offered.

Hand luggage and baggage

Every passenger inevitably faces the question “How much stuff can you take with you?” Turkish Airlines rations baggage allowance. A certain registered weight can be transported free of charge. Moreover, the specific norm depends on the transportation tariff and the route of the airliner. Information about this is usually indicated on the purchased air ticket, so you can familiarize yourself with the rules before your trip. For example, to all countries except Burkina Faso and Chad, Benin and Argentina, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon and Ghana, South America and Guinea, Canada and Cameroon, Nigeria and the USA, Senegal and Mali, Mauritania and Cote d'Etat Ivoire, the minimum you can carry:

In business class, up to 30 kg of luggage and take with you 2 pieces of hand luggage no more than 8 kg (each);
- in comfort and economy class up to 20 kg of luggage and up to 8 kg of hand luggage.

Baggage allowances also apply to children under two years of age. They do not exceed 10 kg, and hand luggage - 8 kg.

Currently, the company has changed baggage allowances for those passengers flying from Odessa to Portugal or Greece, Germany, Italy or Spain. For those who bought tickets in economy and comfort class it is 30 kg, and for business class it is 50 kg.

An interesting fact is that in 2014, the Turkish air carrier increased the baggage allowance for passengers who bought an economy class ticket to 50 kg for one week. Such generosity was due to the fact that at that time a shopping festival was taking place in Istanbul. In honor of this event, shopping centers offered 70% discounts on their goods and were open around the clock.

Plane crashes

Over the entire history of the existence of the Turkish carrier and its aircraft, there have been four crashes during international flights and eighteen during domestic transportation.

Some Turkish Airlines accidents are described below. The first of them happened on February 17, 1959. A Turkish carrier’s plane crashed at London Gatwick Airport. The cause of the incident was thick fog, which prevented a normal landing. There were 16 passengers and 8 crew members on board the plane. 10 people survived this disaster.

On March 3, 1974, the plane crash of flight 981 in France claimed the lives of 346 people. The cause of the crash was a design error.

On February 25, 2009, a Turkish Airlines plane crashed while landing at Amsterdam International Airport. The crash killed 127 passengers and 7 crew members. The cause of the tragedy was the failure of the radio altimeter.

The Turkish Airlines fleet consists of Airbuses and Boeings. A significant portion of the fleet consists of Boeing 737 aircraft, most of which operate on domestic routes.

Aircraft fleet Turkish Airlines aircraft

AIRBUS

A340-300

There are 4 airliners operating on the lines. The cabin capacity is 270 or 354 seats. Load capacity 257 tons.

A340-300 Seating plan

Airbus A330-300

In 2018, the airline operated 37 aircraft on its routes, configured for 289 and 305 passengers.

A330-300 interior layout Seating plan

Toilets are located near the exits, between the salons

Airbus A330-200

18 airliners with three cabin configurations: 250/250/281 seats for passengers.

A330-200 interior layout Seating plan (option with 250 seats)

The best seats on the A330-200 are, of course, in business class.
Economy class starts from row 5. The second half starts from row 22. Width layout 2 (AB)-4(DEFG)-2(JK)
Toilets are marked with the letter T

Airbus A320-200

Narrow-body.

In 2018, there were 20 aircraft with 150 or 159 seats in operation. For comparison, in 2013 there were 33 of them.

Cabin diagram of the Turkish Airlines A320-200 with six first class seats.

First class layout: three rows of four AC DF seats. Economy seat layout is ABC DEF.

Airbus A321-200

Medium-haul. THY has 69 of them. (2018) with four interior layout options: 178,180 and 194 seats for passengers.

Turkish Airlines A321-200 cabin layout

First class - AC CD, business and economy - ABC DEF. Toilets are at the rear of the cabin.

BOEING

Boeing B777-300ER

Wide-body aircraft for long-range flights with cabin capacity from 349 to 400 seats. As of 2018, Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 33 aircraft.

Cabin capacity is 349 and 400.

Boeing 777-300 Seating plan

Seats near the windows under the letters A and K. In the first class cabin, there is an additional seat on row 20, seats 20A, 20B, 20J, 20K.

Boeing B737-800

Flagship of Turkish Airlines. 105 vessels at the end of 2018. Works on short and medium range lines. The lines operate aircraft with different numbers of seats: 151, 165 and 189.

The diagram shows a salon with 165 seats.