Turkish Airlines A350-900 Business Class Review: Istanbul (IST) to Chicago (ORD) 

I flew business class round trip Chicago to Istanbul a couple years ago. It was fantastic in every respect, especially the wonderful cabin crew and amazing catering. The seat area was very comfortable and secluded. I highly recommend Turkish Airlines.

Turkish is by far my favorite airline from the U.S. to Europe. Your voice and words are professional and soothing. I really enjoyed this review.

Turkish airline is one of the very best airlines if not the best. Amazing.

Turkish, Especially for long haul flights is worth every penny. Even the economy class. The food, the hospitality, staff, all 5 stars. Thanks for the great video.

Turkish is one of my favourite airlines!The service, food and entertainment is great even in economy

Hii 🙋🏼‍♀️ Flight Attendant here ☺️ it is really nice to hear that you enjoyed your flight ✈️ i always watch flight review videos this was my first time one of yours your voice is so calming 😊 For the troley part please take your time and do not feel to rush😌 or you can always ask for a mix plate for everything to taste😋 maybe we will fly together next time 💕

Absolutely worth it. The business lounge in Istanbul along with business class flight service is exceptional

Heres something off topic that you may find interesting. :) The name of my country has nothing to do with the interesting and delicious bird 'turkey'...... .....but the name of the bird does have a connection with the name of my country, let me explain. :) In the past 40 years 37 countries have changed their name, partially or fully. Obviously one can not change the name of an apple or an orange etc in other languages, but country names are like peoples' individual names, so if you're named John we don't call you Karen. :) Name of my country has always been Türkiye, it's been known as such since around the 1200's. The name it self has a suffix, '-iye', that is Turk-iye, where the -iye suffix means 'land of/belonging to', just like the Latin suffix of '-ia', which exists in such country names like Austr-ia, Austral-ia, Indones-ia etc. Basically, the use of '-iye/-ia' is the same as the the use of '-land' suffix in country names like Ire(Eire)-land, Po(le)-land, Eng(Anglo)-land and so on and so on. Many would remember the country Czechoslovak-ia which changed it's name to Czech Republic and a few years ago changed that to Czechia (that is Czech-ia). The Latin suffix -ia probably originates from Turkish -iye as Turkish been over 10,000 years is much older than Latin which is around 1300 years old. Spelled in different languages in different ways to phonetically resemble (to sound like) 'Türkiye' we got various spellings like; Turq-uía (in Spanish), Turch-ia (in Italian), Turq-uie (in French) Turk-ei (in German) Turk-ey (in English) Mind you this was way before the animal we currently know as turkey was found by the europeans when they explored the north americas. The bird was first sent to europe from north americas in the year 1519, so up until that point there was no bird named turkey.... ...they came across the bird and thought it was a specie of the fowl/chicken they had been buying from the country of Turkiye at the time, so they named the bird 'Turkey Fowl' to define 'Turkish Chicken'... ....just like how a dog breed is known as German Shepherd (because it's from Germany), American Bulldog, British Terrier, Greek Harehound etc etc. In time you don't get to call the harehound simply as Greek or you don't call the terrier Britirsh, or shepherd as simply German, but in time the Turkish Fowl started to be called just 'Turkey' and later 'turkey', and this went on for hundreds of years. Now in modern times, this caused confusion, especially when we have people across the world unable to point to their own country on an atlas. Basically we didn't change the name of our country, we changed the mistake made in the English language. : ) So, there's some tid bit information for you to have a great day, if you read upto this point you have a great night too, ohh just have a wonderfull life. : ) Best wishes. ;)

I have been flying Turkish airlines for some time now. it is great and the chef serving dinner is the high light of my flight. glad to see the new business class. the old ones were outdated. I would definitely recommend it.

Recently flew Istanbul-San Francisco in Biz on the A350 and Cape Town-Istanbul in Biz on the 789. Both were great flights. I believe Turkish Airlines will only get better and better. Already, they have ironed out past inefficiencies. And as per another comment, I have learned to study the menu carefully, so that when the trolly stops in front of me, Ive got my act together and I'm not uhhh-ing and sputtering, lol. Thanks for your great review. Easy to understand and good photography

As a Chicago native who also did the Istanbul to Chicago direct flight back in May (except it was in Business Class on a Boeing 777), this video made me so happy to watch. I was surprised your flight took an hour longer than mine did. I'm so glad you also chose the lamb shank for dinner. I've never eaten so well on a flight in all my life. I also still have my little fake candle. Good job making me want to return to Istanbul! 😁

Wow! Turkish Airlines for the win! Even their windows appeared clean!

Love your video. Almost like you are reading a book or telling a story. Turkish is one of my favorite airlines in business class long-haul and short-haul. They have some of the best food I've ever had in my thousands of flights I've taken. I love the trolleys, but like you, I feel pressure in making my choices. And, I agree service is very attentive, but not overly friendly. Very efficient.

I am thinking of flying Turkish in business class to Isranbul next year & have been watching RU-vid videos. This is by far the best review. So informative- everything I need to know. I think your 1st appetizer was caviar? And maybe your middle dessert was a merengue. Anyway, this was great!

The segments are perfectly-paced, and engaging. I'm enjoying your videos a lot.

Hi there! Here is a few tips about the meal that you had. On the appetizers plate the one on the righr side is "sigara böreği"(1on1 translation is cigar pastry) which is stuffed and rolled thin slice of dough fried in veggie oil. As far as I understand from your dessert plate the one creamy one on the left is "un helvası" means flour halva which made with flour, sugar, butter and sometimes milk.... I just wanted to let you know as soon as I hear you asked them on your video. Have a great next trip! Cheers from Istanbul

Turkish Airlines lives up to it's excellent reputation. And that new airport looks amazing. Ankara is a hub, and deservedly so.

Turkish Airlines is ranked 7th among the best airlines.

Love flying with Turkish Airlines. Always awesome experience! Will fly again from Atlanta to Germany via stop in Istanbul in a few days…

What a wonderful flight experience!

Firstly, a great trip report. Thanks 😊 I once flew TK on 4 legs in business class. They ran out of wines several times and I didn't encounter as much as 1 smile on any of the flight attendants on all 4 flights in business. Since then I have avoided TK and flown mostly Qatar, which in my opinion is light years ahead on all parameters 😊

At least someone can fly in the First Class with Turkish Airlines. They re stoling from us and still not even close to have a BC flight. I'm happy for you.

I Love Turkish Cuisine Aboard.Great Video And Info

Turkish Airlines is great. Service and catering are of top quality. Especially the business class. But even the economy class is great.

I love the way they droppd that one little piece of "Lokma" as desert like its the final piece of a masterpiece yet Lokma being the cheapest ever turkish desert. Yet as a Turkish uni student never had the chance to see bussiness class of Turkish Airlines (I dont think I need to see too tbh since I only fly for 2 3 hours) its a great review video that showcases anythink you'd wonder

Mel, rest assured, I too would have gone to the airport 4 hours early to visit the lounge. I think you're an avgeek at heart. There are certainly worse places to spend your time then in the premium lounges at different airports around the world. What stands out to me about your flight is that the last 3 Turkish business class reviews I've seen now, including yours, have mentioned a lack of friendliness from the cabin crew, with the other two wording it a bit more strongly than you did. One review I wouldn't notice, two, I make a mental note, three? and now it's a trend. Aside from the lack of congeniality from the crew, it seemed like a perfectly fine business class experience.

They are great

Wow your review is amazing You showed a lot of things that other reviewer are not showing like the leg room (zoom in). Thank you very much for your hard work

the appetizers you selected are : artichoke with olive oil, smoked eggplant and cigar pie(basicly a rolled pie with cream cheese) 😃

Always enjoy your videos. Call me crazy, but I actually liked the 777 seats more than the 787. More leg room. We were two, so I didn’t mind the lack of separation between seats. Our layover was so long we were eligible for a room with bed inside the lounge! One of our flights was a late night departure. After takeoff the cabin crew did turndown to the whole cabin all at once. It was an awkward and disruptive ordeal with many passengers standing trying to get out of the way. That was the only weird moment. Otherwise TK was a very nice experience! 31.5k from KUL to NAP, and another 31.5k from VIE to SEA. So sad it’s hard to impossible to get those deals anymore. ✈️🌍

Nice TR. Thanks for taking us along. Like 200 from your newest friend👍❤️

amazing experience!!

Felicidades, me encanto la descripción de tu viaje, sobre todo durante el viaje, el espacio de asiento, amenidades, eres genial!

You should have used the entrance number 5 which is specially reserved for Business Class and Gold Card, not the entrance 4.

Thanks for Lavatory tour at the back of Business Class..From same seat as yours 4k...ill move my seat to 8K as i frequent to Lavatory...Cant wait for this Trip from SFO to Asia...Mahaloz

The best airline ever

Turkish Food ❤

Great video, as always!!! 😊

Maybe I should consider Turkish!

your voice is very calming thank you

great review Mel. love the A350

Regarding the trolley, FWIW, I study the menu prior to its arrival then I have an idea of what I want, then if anything else catches my eye you can always add to your order.

Very nice

A M A Z I N G !

Im flying with them from Denver to Istanbul in October. My birthday is before the trip, and im asking my family to upgrade me to business class for my present.

Thanks for sharing your experience on Turkish Airlines A350. I really like that they have a chef onboard and the menu is extensive. Correct me if I’m wrong but I think the a350 on Turkish has an outside camera as well. I like the amenity kit offered to passengers. The seat design reminds me of another world class airline. When you get a chance, please do a review of Singapore Airlines A350 (business) and A380 (business and first) in the future. The staff at SQ are friendlier compared to Turkish.

Thanks nice as usual.

Always THY ❤

The entree you had selected looks like Turkish cheese borek, eggplant salad and -I think- olive oil braised celeriac, although it looks like artichoke to me that is in your plate. Sometimes, there are slight changes like that in the menu, so I am not very sure.

I flew Istanbul to Singapore recently when Singapore Airlines cancelled my flight. I can’t say I was impressed with their on board service, I had read so much about food etc, personally I found it below average. As for the business seats, it was a 2-3-2 configuration where people in a window seat literally have to climb over the other passenger to get to the aisle. Not at all impressed, no thank you…..

Turkish Airlines is the best imo, but their quality is worse today than it used to be. I feel like that applies to all airlines though.

Hi , I heard you can pre book the main course if you are flying out of Istanbul, do you know if it’s true?

The flying chef was invented bei the DO&CO headquarters in Vienna for Austrian Airlines/Lauda Air…

love your reviews you show every detail all products and whatever you eat I really appreciate one more thing even last time I asked it because it was interesting for me that much you lost for Iberia flight its good to know just in case If i decide to fly with them I want to know how much money I am going to loose just in case ? by the way I love Turkish cart service you can see the food and choose it maybe it was hard for you since you weren't familiar with Turkish food

I wish I flew business one day

Did Turkish pay for your ticket?

There ground staff are the rudest you can imagine, but staff on planes travelling to north america are great

Turkey is a poor country but we have all the top luxury available for everyone else in the world except for ourselves. :p

14:57 why didn’t you watch anything!

Such a disappointment by traveling Turkish airline Emirates Qatar airways and eithad airline are the best one

WTF is that tea?

0:31 you fell less because turkiyes economy so bad right now but i hope you enjoy iy :)

abla bayagi yedi yani ben sok oldum

Could you speak a little faster, i had to watch the video in 1.25x