Turkish Airlines seat reservation. How to check in for a Turkish Airlines plane. What is a boarding pass?

Turkish Airlines is the largest air carrier in Turkey, operating regular flights to 120 countries, including Europe, America, Asia and Africa. In total, the carrier has 292 destinations. Turkish Airlines occupies a leading position in this indicator; no other airline in the world can boast of such a route network.

The home airport of Turkish Airlines is Ataturk International Airport (Istanbul). Additional hubs are Esenboga International Airport (Ankara) and Gokcen International Airport (Istanbul).

History of the airline

Turkish Airlines has been in existence since 1933. At that time, the carrier's main flights were between three major Turkish cities: Istanbul, Eskisehir and Ankara.

In 1937, the company's fleet was replenished with new aircraft, and the route network was expanded to 4 more cities in Turkey. And 10 years later, in 1947, the carrier made its first international flight to Athens.

Turkish Airlines began operating long-haul flights across the Atlantic Ocean and to the Far East only in 1987.

Since 2008, Turkish Airlines has been a full member of the Star Alliance.

During 2012-2015. the carrier was one of the ten best airlines in the world.

Today Turkish Airlines has 3 subsidiary airlines: AnadoluJet, SunExpress And North Cyprus Airlines.

Flight Destinations

Turkish Airlines flies from 42 airports in Turkey, including a very large number domestic flights. Flights on the Istanbul - Ankara route alone operate more than 100 times a week.

Majority international flights The carrier operates from Ataturk Airport in Istanbul.

IN Europe regular flights are organized to the following countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Great Britain, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania , Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Montenegro, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Ukraine, Sweden, Switzerland.

Turkish Airlines planes can be used to reach CIS countries: Belarus, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan.

Transatlantic flight with Turkish Airlines

Using the services of Turkish Airlines, you can fly across the Atlantic to North America(US and Canadian cities: Atlanta, Boston, Washington, Havana, Los Angeles, Miami, Montreal, New York, Panama, San Francisco, Toronto, Chicago and Houston) and in South America(Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Panama, Cuba, Venezuela).

Eastern (Asian) direction Turkish Airlines includes flights to India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, China, Afghanistan, Vietnam, Philippines, Mongolia, Nepal, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, Syria, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Yemen.

Turkish Airlines planes fly to Africa, you can fly to the following countries of the African continent: Algeria, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Egypt, Libya, Cameroon, Congo, Morocco, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Tunisia, Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa.

The airline operates regular flights to cities of the Russian Federation: Voronezh, Yekaterinburg, Kazan, Krasnodar, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Samara, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Ufa. Turkish Airlines also operates direct charter flights from Russian cities to the resort of Antalya.

Airplanes of Turkish Airlines

As of July 2018, Turkish Airlines' fleet consists of 310 aircraft, with another 216 aircraft on order (they will join the company's fleet between 2018 and 2023). The entire fleet of Turkish Airlines aircraft is represented by aircraft of the world famous and reliable Airbus and Boeing brands:

Airbus. Models: A319-100, A320-200, A321, A321neo, A330-200, A330-300, A340-300. The A321neo (91 aircraft) and A350-900 (25 aircraft) models have been ordered.
Boeing. Models: 737-700, 737-800, 737-900ER, 777-300ER. The 737MAX8 (65 aircraft) and 737MAX9 (10 aircraft), as well as the 787-9 (25 aircraft) have been ordered.

Schemes of the aircraft cabins of the Turkish Airlines carrier can be viewed on the official website of the airline in Russian. And in the publications of our portal you can get acquainted with the placement of seats and the best places on board aircraft and Turkish Airlines, which often operate flights to Russian cities.

Boeing 737-800 Turkish Airlines

Classes of service

Turkish Airlines offers passengers 2 classes of service:

Economy class. The seat backs recline 15 cm, there is a comfortable footrest, an adjustable headrest and a touch screen. During the flight, passengers are offered soft and hot drinks; on flights over 1 hour, hot meals are provided. For entertainment, 350 video programs and 600 music discs are available.
Business Class. The chairs fold out into a horizontal bed 188 cm long. There are built-in massage modules, power supply, and a reading lamp. Meals on board are served in porcelain, the menu changes weekly and features gourmet dishes that have won the Skytrax Award for Best Flight Catering in Europe. At the airport, business passengers check in at a separate counter, board the plane last, and leave early. Increased baggage allowances are also provided.

In different airline aircraft models, as well as depending on the main flight route of the airliner, the placement of the “economy” and “business” cabins differs. Find out in advance information about the cabin layout of the aircraft you plan to fly in order to choose the best seats for a comfortable flight with Turkish Airlines.

Flight rules for passengers

On international flights of Turkish Airlines, the carriage rules luggage and hand luggage depend on the route direction and flight distance.

Most often, economy class passengers can carry baggage weighing up to 20 kg and hand luggage up to 8 kg free of charge. For business class, the free baggage allowance is 30 kg, hand luggage - 2 pieces of no more than 8 kg each.

The maximum permissible dimensions of luggage are 158 cm in total dimensions, weight - 32 kg; for hand luggage, the total sum of three dimensions should not exceed 118 cm (55 * 40 * 23 cm).

Can be transported in luggage sports equipment. On domestic flights 1 set of equipment for many sports (kayaking, golf) can be carried completely free of charge. Special tariffs established by the air carrier for the transportation of sports equipment to international flights, range from 30 to 60 euros. More information about the conditions for transporting equipment on board the aircraft can be found on the official website of Turkish Airlines in Russian.

Pregnant women from 28 to 35 weeks before the flight, a medical certificate is presented stating that there are no contraindications to flights, and women from the 36th week of pregnancy are not allowed on board the plane.

For flights from small children Turkish Airlines has a system of discounts, separate check-in counters at airports, and special baby food on board. A baby stroller is carried on the plane free of charge.

The airline provides a paid service (from 7 to 12 years old) during the flight. You need to order the service and complete the necessary documents for such a child’s flight in advance.

Pets are approved for transportation and travel with Turkish Airlines comfortably and safely. Cats, dogs and some birds in cages are allowed into the aircraft cabin, provided that none of the flight passengers has provided a medical certificate indicating that they are allergic to the animals being transported. The permissible dimensions of the cage are 23*40*55 cm, and its weight together with the pet should not exceed 8 kg. It is also possible to transport animals in the luggage compartment of the aircraft. Due to international air travel regulations, some pets are not allowed on board, please check the list in advance.

The animal must have a veterinary certificate and passport, as well as other documents that may be needed at the destination.

You can find out more about all the nuances of transporting pets on board aircraft.

Miles and Smiles program (Miles&Smiles)

The Turkish Airlines Miles and Smiles program provides many benefits for frequent flyers, from award tickets to free upgrades.

Becoming a member of the program is very simple, you just need to fill out the Miles&Smiles membership form on the Turkish Airlines website. This is done absolutely free.

You can earn points by flying on Turkish Airlines and its partners (other Star Alliance airlines). The number of points will depend on the class of travel. You can also earn points when you spend with your Miles and Smiles card. And the miles accumulated on the Miles&Smiles credit card can be used to pay for tickets and other purchases. You can apply for a credit card on the airline's website.

You can earn miles in the Miles&Smiles program starting from your first trip. It is then possible to use them to obtain the following privileges:

spend your miles on award tickets for domestic and international Turkish Airlines flights for yourself, family and friends;
use your miles for a free upgrade;
accumulate and spend miles with program partners;
Use your miles to make purchases at Shop&Miles.

Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Cards

All Miles and Smiles program members receive privileged status and higher-class service: they book flights on the Turkish Airlines website or through the Turkish Airlines mobile app, use the Business class lounges and check-in counter for free (regardless of which class they fly), and enjoy increased free baggage allowance.

For more information about the program cards, see the airline’s official website in the section “How the Miles&Smiles program works.”

Checking in for a Turkish Airlines flight

The airline keeps up with the times and offers passengers online registration for the flight. This can be done on the airline’s website from a computer, tablet or smartphone, as well as using a mobile application. After completing the procedure on the website, you can send your boarding pass to your phone or print it yourself. Online check-in saves time by allowing you to arrive at the airport later and avoid queuing at the check-in counter. If you check-in online, you must arrive at the airport at least 1 hour before departure (for domestic flights) and at least 2 hours before departure (for international flights).

Online check-in begins 24 hours and ends 90 minutes before departure.

You can check in as usual at the airport. In this case, you should arrive early and remember that check-in at the airport ends 45 minutes before departure (for domestic flights) and 60 minutes (for international flights).

Some airports have self-service kiosks, with which you can register yourself and avoid queues at the counters. Passengers with electronic tickets can use the kiosks. To do this, you must do one of the following:

insert your Miles&Smiles member card or bank card into the reader;
enter the electronic ticket number;
Dial the reservation code (PNR).

Self-check-in begins 12 hours before flight departure and ends 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 60 minutes before departure for international flights. The self-service kiosks allow up to 8 people to register simultaneously with the same reservation code (PNR).

After printing their boarding pass at the self-service kiosk, passengers without luggage can proceed directly to the boarding gate. If you have luggage, you should check it in at the check-in counter and then proceed to boarding.

Always time it right - after checking in at the counter or self-service kiosk, you must be at the gate at least 20 minutes before any flight departs! At some airports, it may take some time to get to the gate. Late passengers will not be allowed to board the flight.

Turkish Airlines website

Turkish Airlines has a convenient and very informative official website; most of the information is translated into Russian, but there are also sections available only in English.

The site allows you to view routes (it is possible to filter destinations by topic of interest), book and purchase tickets online, choose a seat, order services on board (special meals, accompanying minor children, transportation of animals, etc.). Using the company's website, passengers can use bonus program points, book hotels and rent a car.

Turkish Airlines is among the top 10 best airlines in the world. The company transports at least 20 million people annually. Departures are carried out to 120 countries, and the geography of flights covers almost the entire globe. Checking in for a Turkish Airlines flight has features that we will discuss in detail in this article.

Advantages of Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is based in Istanbul, the main hub is the Kemal Ataturk Airport. There are 50 flights from the airport to destinations, the flight time to which takes no more than three hours. Passengers flying through Istanbul can take advantage of the carrier's offer and reschedule their flight to the next day to give themselves a short vacation. In this case, Turkish Airlines will help you book a hotel room and provide a transfer.

The carrier's fleet is represented by Boeing and Airbus aircraft. By 2020, it is planned to replenish the fleet with an improved version of the Airbus 320neo.

Turkish Airlines operates regular and charter flights. The schedule includes many domestic routes and, of course, international ones. There are regular flights to Moscow (Vnukovo), St. Petersburg, Rostov-on-Don, Sochi, Ekaterinburg.

Turkish Airlines pays great attention to food on board. During the flight, you can choose a dish that is vegetarian, kosher, low-calorie, and so on - that is, for every taste.

All seats in the cabin are equipped with a footrest and a touch screen.

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Check-in methods for a flight

You can check in for a Turkish Airlines flight:

at the check-in counter or self-service kiosk at the airport;
on the company's official website;
via mobile application.

All information on the carrier’s website is conveniently structured, so the procedure does not cause difficulties. Online registration is available in Russian, you just need to select the appropriate menu. Despite the obvious advantages of registering on the site, you should remember that this service is not available at all airports. This information must be clarified at the help desk.

You can register online not only on the official website of Turkish Airlines, but also in the mobile application, which allows you to do this procedure anywhere without being tied to a computer, and at the airport at the service or self-service counter.

Online

Electronic check-in for Turkish Airlines has the following advantages:

no queues;
saving time;
independent choice of location.

Registration becomes available one day before the flight, which makes it possible to complete the procedure at home.

Thus, the passenger can check in in a relaxed atmosphere, choosing a suitable seat in the aircraft cabin, and then go to the airport without haste.

Let's look at how to register for Turkish Airlines step by step:

Go to the website page for online registration and go to “Personal Account”.
Enter your ticket number (E-Ticket Number) and your first and last name (Fist name and Last name, respectively).
Click the Continue button.
On the flight selection page, indicate your citizenship in the Nationality column. Flights available for check-in are usually highlighted and marked Available to Check-in.
An inscription will appear at the bottom of the form, highlighted in green. To continue online check-in for Turkish Airlines, check the box and confirm your action by clicking Continue.
If all information is filled out correctly, the site will redirect you to a page to select a location.
The last option is to print your boarding pass. Once you click the Print button, you will no longer be able to change the location.

At this point, registration on the official website of Turkish Airlines is completed. Printed sheets must be presented at the airport check-in counter.

It is quite difficult to fail online check-in because the airline maintains feedback with its customers. Failure is possible in two cases:

contact or personal information is incorrect;
the airport is not yet included in the carrier's electronic database or is not serviced on the Turkish Airlines website.

The first situation can be corrected by contacting the customer service center. In the second, you will have to register at the airport in the usual manner.

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Via mobile application

This registration form is convenient for those who can use the mobile application. In general, the procedure via a smartphone is similar to that which must be completed on the website. So, electronic check-in for a Turkish Airlines flight through the application is the following procedure:

Open the start page and select Check-in.
Indicate your first and last name and ticket number.
Choose a location.
Receive your boarding pass with QR code on the application page.
Present the code at the service counter as a boarding pass.

When using the application, there is no need to print out the ticket; you just need to show it on your smartphone.

This method of online registration for Turkish Airlines is easier than through the official website of the carrier.

In an Aeroport

You can also register at special counters in the terminal.

Check-in at the airport begins 45 minutes before departure for domestic flights and 60 minutes for international flights.

To undergo the procedure, you must:

Approach the check-in counter, where passengers are greeted by a ground service employee.
Show your ticket, ID, doctor's recommendations (if available). If the ticket was purchased at a discount, you must show a document confirming your right to the discount.
After checking your baggage, receive your boarding pass and head to the boarding gate.

If you have checked in for a Turkish Airlines flight online, you should go to the self-service counter at the airport.

Passengers traveling in business class have additional privileges. They can skip the line and register at one of the special counters.

What is a boarding pass?

A boarding pass is a document issued by an airport employee after successful check-in for a flight. If the passenger registered via the Internet, the document is printed on a printer. The pass is marked by security and customs control, and it is also checked when boarding the plane.

The document contains the passenger's personal information, flight number, route, takeoff and landing times, boarding gate number, row number and seat in the cabin. The boarding pass consists of two parts: the first is torn off by the airport employee, the second remains with the passenger. In some cases, you can use an electronic boarding system using a barcode.

It is important to know how to print a Turkish Airlines boarding pass. This must be done immediately after registering on the site by clicking Print. If you don’t have a printer, the coupon can be downloaded to a flash device and printed somewhere else. It is better to do this in advance so as not to waste time at the airport. If the ticket was received via a mobile device, you can board using a special terminal that reads the barcode. To do this, you need to bring your smartphone with an open coupon to the screen.

How to book a seat

The question remains how to buy a Turkish Airlines ticket. Despite the fact that various travel agencies and intermediary websites offer to purchase travel documents, it is recommended to book tickets on the carrier’s official website or at sales offices.

You can reserve a place on the start page of the site. All you need to do is change the language, and then you need to enter the data into the active windows. So, booking seats on a Turkish Airlines plane proceeds according to the following scheme:

Enter points, dates and times of departure and arrival.
If there are several options, the appropriate one is selected.
Enter personal data.

You must purchase your ticket 12-24 hours before departure or at the specified time for a specific flight.

You can also select a specific location during online registration. At one stage, the system will redirect to a page where a detailed diagram of the arrangement of seats in the cabin is presented. By right-clicking on the seat you like, the passenger will see his last name appear opposite the seat icon. You can change the location only before clicking Print.

Baggage rules

The weight included in the Turkish Airlines ticket price is determined by the class of service and destination. For example, if there are flights to Europe and Asia, restrictions are imposed on the weight of luggage, and the number of bags does not matter. The cost of each extra kilogram is also not fixed; it depends on the route.

For a child under two years of age, the baggage allowance is 10 kg. It is also additionally allowed to take the baby stroller in disassembled form.

Carry-on baggage allowance is the same on all flights and depends only on the class of service. Thus, business class passengers can take two bags weighing 8 kg each into the cabin; for economy class passengers can carry one bag weighing 8 kg. Additional hand luggage space must be reserved when purchasing a ticket.

Baggage and hand luggage of Turkish Airlines are mandatory checked by airport employees for the presence of prohibited items.

Bottom line

Travelers who plan to use the services of Turkish Airlines in 2019 can check-in for their flight at the airport, on the website or through the mobile application. To register on the carrier’s official website, you should go to Turkish Airlines’ “Personal Account” and follow a few simple steps. The system itself will redirect to the required pages.

Before boarding, you must print your boarding pass. When registering through the application, the coupon can be presented on your smartphone. Passengers who have completed online check-in go to the self-service counter at the airport.

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Baggage includes clothing, personal items and necessary equipment to provide the passenger with comfort and convenience during travel. Before registering, please check that there are no prohibited items.

How much baggage can I take on board for free?

Turkish Airlines considers baggage allowance to be packaged items whose weight must correspond to:

economy class – 20 kg;
business class – 30 kg;
baby (infant) – 10 kg.

Please note that the weight of one unit should not be more than 32 kg.

When flying to the USA or Canada, different rules apply:

economy class – 2 items / 23 kg each with a total size of 273 cm;
business class – 2 items / 32 kg each, dimensions of 1 item based on the sum of three sides no more than 158 cm;
for a baby (infant) – 23 kg, total size less than 115 cm.

For a child under 2 years of age, without allocating a separate seat, a fully disassembled baby stroller is allowed (the size of the components should not exceed 115 cm).

What size carry-on bags are allowed?

Turkish Airlines considers hand luggage to be luggage that is taken into the cabin and has dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm. The weight for free transportation depends on the class of ticket purchased:

economy class – 1 seat / up to 8 kg;
business class – 2 seats / up to 8 kg each.

What can you carry in excess of your carry-on luggage?

For Turkish Airlines, the following can be carried in excess of the carry-on baggage allowance:

women's / men's bag;
small camera;
baby carrier;
laptop/tablet;
umbrella (without pointed tip).

Is it possible to transport an animal on airline planes?

Yes, Turkish Airlines allows pets. Cats, dogs and birds can be transported if they have a valid health and vaccination certificate/permit to enter the destination country. They can be taken into the salon in a separate cage. Animals not mentioned above may be transported through a freight service. The following rules apply for their transportation:

Advance booking is required for cabin transportation.
Animals must be kept in special containers measuring 23 x 40 x 55 cm, and passengers are expected to take care of their own storage. The total weight of the animal and container should not exceed 8 kg.
Dogs that assist blind and deaf passengers can travel free of charge in the cabin outside of their cages.
The cage must have a tag identifying both the passenger and the animal.

The holiday season is beginning, so people are rushing to choose the most favorable places to relax. Many people often dream of spending their summer holidays in Turkey. However, in order for the flight to this country to be successful, it is necessary to use the services of a proven and reliable carrier. This is exactly what Turkish Airlines is. It is the flagship Turkish carrier and operates many flights to different destinations. Let's find out what this company is, what flights it serves and what services it offers.

This air carrier is based at the main airport of Turkey - Istanbul. It also cooperates with Ankara Airport and others. Regularly operates 220 international and 42 domestic flights. The airline serves over 20 million passengers per year. It should be noted that this is a relatively old company, having been built in 1933.

At the beginning, flights were operated between Istanbul, Ankara and Eskisehir. Over the years, the airline's fleet of aircraft began to increase, so it began to serve flights to other destinations. In 2008, Turkish Airlines became a member of the Star Alliance, and a few years later it was awarded the title of one of the best airlines in the world. Today, this carrier operates regular flights to New York, Atlanta, Washington, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phuket, Beijing, Shanghai, as well as to such Russian cities as Sochi, St. Petersburg, Moscow, Stavropol and others. Thanks to this airline, you can get to your desired destination using the most convenient route.

Contact details

Many people are interested in: how to contact Turkish Airlines? Note that it has its own official website, which provides all the detailed information about flights, services, etc. You can find the official resource at www.turkishairlines.com. Those who wish to resolve all issues in a personal meeting do not have to fly to Istanbul, since the airline has its own branch in Moscow, which is located at st. Valovaya, 35. There are other ways to contact the carrier in Russia:

Email - [email protected] ;
hotline number - +7 495 980 52 02;
fax - +7 495 956 46 08.

As you can see, there are many ways to communicate. But the most profitable is, of course, the official website, where you can get acquainted with any information and choose a suitable flight. Reviews about Turkish Airlines show that the company's employees always get in touch quickly and clearly explain all points of interest.

Home page of the Turkish Airlines website

Airline services

Each air carrier strives to create comfortable conditions for its passengers. This is exactly what Turkish Airlines does. The company is doing everything possible to ensure that passengers use its services more often. Reviews about Turkish Airlines are completely different, but no one denies that the carrier offers many profitable services that anyone can take advantage of. Let's look at the main features offered by Turkish Airline:

Food on board. It is much more convenient to eat delicious food on the plane than to take food with you and unpack it in front of everyone. It is much better if cold appetizers and hearty hot dishes are served ready-made, with all the cutlery and napkins. In this regard, Turkish Airlines has thought through everything to the smallest detail. Absolutely all passengers can choose their favorite food and drinks and try them during the flight. The airline offers a wide range of dishes to suit every taste.
Entertainment centers. Many of the airline's aircraft have entertainment centers where you can play video games, watch movies, listen to music, etc.
Internet access. As you know, some carriers prohibit passengers from using electronic gadgets with the Internet during the flight. However, this does not apply to Turkish Airlines. The company allows its passengers to chat online, send SMS, talk on the phone, read news online and much more.
Possibility to recharge electronic devices. Some airliners have sockets with which you can charge your gadgets.
Ability to monitor takeoff and landing. Thanks to special cameras that are mounted in the tail and nose of the aircraft, you can monitor how it takes off and lands.
Choosing a location. Turkish Airlines offers its passengers the choice of seats on their planes. However, you must pay for such a service. There is also the possibility of choosing a seat for group passengers.
Car rental. Upon arrival at the destination, a person is faced with the problem of finding transport to get to the place. Thanks to the Turkish Airlines service called “car rental”, you don’t have to worry about this, since for an additional fee a car will be waiting for you upon arrival and will take you to the right place.
Transport of minors. For those parents who, for certain reasons, cannot accompany their minor children, there is a service according to which the flight attendant will be responsible for the child during the flight. To do this, just write an application and draw up an agreement with the airline.
Special services for passengers with disabilities. Turkish Airlines has everything thought out for this group of people. They have the right to skip check-in, check in luggage, board, etc. They can also choose their seats and bring medical equipment with them: a stroller, crutches, etc.

Of course, the list of Turkish Airlines services does not end there. Passengers can also count on medical assistance on board. You can learn more about this service by contacting the airline directly.

Economy Class Turkish Airlines

Check-in and baggage allowance

Every passenger who uses the services of Turkish Airlines must know the check-in and baggage rules so that no problems arise at the airport. So, those interested can register for a flight either online or directly at the airport before departure. Online check-in is available one day before the flight, and it ends 1.5 hours before the flight. During this time, you can choose a seat convenient for you, print out your boarding pass, etc. In addition, passengers have the right to check in for the flight using electronic terminals. It is very important to arrive at the airport on time and have time to go through all the necessary procedures, since the air gate staff will not serve late arrivals.

As for baggage allowances, Turkish Airlines has standard ones. In economy class, passengers are allowed no more than 20 kg of luggage per piece, and for those traveling in business class - 30 kg.

Also, luggage must be securely packed, otherwise it will not be accepted at the airport. You can pack it yourself at home or at the airport for an additional fee. The size of the cargo should not be more than 158 cm in all respects. Hand luggage must be no heavier than 8 kg and no larger than 23x40x55 cm. For extra-heavy luggage, passengers must pay according to the established tariffs, which are indicated on the official website. You can also find out in a personal conversation with airline employees how much you will need to pay extra for excess cargo.

What can and cannot be carried on board?

This airline does not impose any special restrictions on the carriage of items. Those who wish can always take on board their favorite books, magazines, personal hygiene products, clothing, electronic devices, dishes, children's toys, photographs, haberdashery, etc. The list of prohibited items includes:

flammable substances;
radioactive materials;
poisonous and poisonous substances;
magnetized objects;
toxic substances, chemicals;
weapons of any kind;
sharp and piercing objects;
corrosive and oxidizing substances.

If a passenger dares to take such things with him, he will not be allowed on board and his flight will end there. It is very important to follow the rules and act according to established standards.

Turkish Airlines pilots and flight attendants

Turkish Airlines: reviews

Thanks to reviews, you can understand what a particular airline is like. On forums, people massively share their impressions after the flight, and also talk about what they liked and what they were outraged by. They also make proposals that may be of interest to the air carrier's management. As for Turkish Airlines, this company has a lot of reviews from passengers, because every day it serves millions of people. Based on them, we can conclude that the carrier has many advantages, namely:

talkative and polite flight attendants;
tasty food;
free and spacious salons;
interesting films offered in entertainment centers;
fast arrival on site;
issuance of various disposable kits: eye masks, dental kits, etc.;
inexpensive tariffs for extra-heavy cargo.

However, there are some disadvantages that upset passengers. This includes: a strong feeling of turbulence, problems with changing airline tickets, lack of conditions for flying infants. It is likely that these shortcomings will soon be resolved, and passengers will be even more happy to use the services of this carrier. It is very important to leave reviews so that those who are going to use the company's services know what to expect. A passenger's review of Turkish Airlines is a real opportunity to understand what the airline is like, how it treats passengers and what conditions it offers. Don’t forget to leave your opinion on the carrier’s official website, which will help future customers make their choice faster.

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In this article I want to clearly look at registration for Turkish Airlines aircraft. I recommend that you go through this process via the Internet, without any queues and in a relaxed atmosphere. This will not only save time at the airport, but also be one of the first to choose your favorite seats on the plane, which is very important, especially on long flights.

It is worth noting that, unfortunately, online check-in for a flight is not available at all airports. So, for example, when flying out of Sarajevo, I was not able to take advantage of this opportunity. In other cases, she helped me a lot: you don’t have to rush and don’t stand in line. This option can also be considered irreplaceable if you do not have checked luggage, but only hand luggage. Then, upon arrival at the airport, you need to immediately go to the check-in and security counter.

Okay, let’s leave the theory aside for later, let’s look at everything using a specific example.

1. Online check-in for regular Turkish Airlines flights begins 24 hours before departure. This is very convenient; you register at home, even if you then have to go to the airport by train or bus across the country. Slowly, in a calm environment, and not rushing around the nearest cafes in search of WiFi.

Attention! If the flight consists of several flights, check-in will become available 24 hours before the departure of the last one!

To begin the registration procedure, go to the TK website, where you will be asked to indicate the electronic ticket number ( E-Ticket Number) or PNR code ( Booking Reference), as well as name ( First Name) and last name ( Last Name) passenger, then click Next >> ( Continue).

In this case, pay attention to the “ To start online check-in only for mentioned passenger please click.“. This is a function for those who have several people on their ticket and want to complete the check-in procedure only for the passenger whose first and last name you just entered. By default, the checkbox is not checked, and in most cases we do not need it.

Please keep your booking reference and e-ticket number confidential for your own security – Please keep your e-ticket number confidential. for your own safety.

2. If you entered all the data in the first step correctly, you will be directed to the next page. It is used to select a flight for check-in, indicate the bonus account number of Turkish Airlines or another airline member of Star Allians ( Frequent Flyer Card Number) and your nationality ( Nationality). Please note that the Turkey Card ID field ( Republic of Turkey ID Number) can only be completed by citizens of the Republic of Turkey. Then click the Next button.

Please note that flights for which check-in functionality is already available are marked as Available to Check-in.

3. A new inscription will appear at the bottom. You need to check the corresponding box in the green box indicating that you agree with their rules and click again Continue.

I accept the above conditions and would like to continue check-in –I agree to the airline's rules and would like to continue checking in online.

4. We have reached the step where you need to specify a seat for yourself and the other passengers. You can read about which seat is best to choose on the plane in a separate article.

As you can see, we have a diagram of the plane and a schematic representation of all the passenger seats in our class. White, empty squares are free spaces, and we can choose them. We select, click on them with the mouse and the corresponding place will appear opposite your last name. After this procedure, click next. If the flight has connections, you will be asked to select seats on other planes. Do it.

Once we have secured our seat on all segments of the flight, we can move on to the next page.

5. This concludes our registration. At this step, you can still go back and change seats, but not until your boarding passes are printed.

So now you need to print ( Print) all boarding passes ( Boarding Pass) in the corresponding column. You will need to come directly to the flight with these sheets. Try not to crumple it, as I did, putting it in my trouser pocket; at the Donetsk airport during security, the scanner only read the security code from the boarding pass 5 times, I had to be nervous.

Please note that without a Boarding Pass you will not be able to board the plane! Please don't lose these papers. To be on the safe side, I recommend printing out several copies and placing them in different places, plus taking one with you on a flash drive in electronic form (I recommend studying this in my article on documents on a trip).

6. Printing your boarding pass is done in this way: after clicking on the Print button for the corresponding flight, a pop-up window will pop up (make sure that they are not blocked by your browser!)

Click here Please click here to print the boarding pass to send to the printer for printing, and be sure to save it on the computer with the item Please click here to download the boarding pass. We repeat for each landing flight.

If the passengers have made the ticket payment via internet or call center, main credit card is required to be presentes during the boarding time – If a passenger purchased a ticket online or by telephone, they will be required to provide their credit card used for payment as proof of its physical presence at the time of boarding. I’ve never seen it in practice, but just in case, I don’t buy through a virtual credit card, but only pay with a physical one.

7. That's all, actually! Congratulations and have a safe flight!

Any questions? Ask in the comments!

Answers to frequently asked questions

What to do with your luggage?

If you have checked baggage, you will have to check it. As a rule, to do this you need to stand in line with those who are checking in for the flight (even if you have boarding passes). And only some airports have a separate counter and even a self-service baggage check-in machine for such passengers. If you only have hand luggage, go straight to boarding.

I checked in for the flight, but I can’t print out the boarding passes; instead of the print item, there is Info.

There are a number of reasons why the service does not allow you to print your boarding pass. In such cases, you will be able to receive them during check-in at the counter, along with everyone else.

I bought a ticket at a travel agency and online registration is not available to me. This is true?

Yes indeed. Travel agencies buy places in “blocks”. You will only be able to check in at the airport.

Can they ask me for the card with which I paid for the tickets?

Yes, but only if you purchased directly from that airline's website.