TURKISH AIRLINES 777 Business Class【4K Trip Report Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City】I'll Pass!

4K Trip Report on board Turkish Airlines' 777-300ER from Istanbul to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Hi there! My name is Kevin and today we will take a look at Istanbul's new massive airport, the business class lounge, our aircraft & seat, the food & amenities and of course plenty of views and graphics throughout- all wrapped up with The Flip Flop Score.

My Other Channels

✈️ Fare Details
Fare Category: Business Class (Paris to Istanbul to Saigon)
Total Fare: 31500 Turkish Miles & Smiles Points (30% off Sale December 2021)

📽 Next 5 Videos
⇢ 15 Sept: Vietnam Airlines A321 Economy Class Saigon - Jakarta
⇢ 17 Sept: Four Seasons Jakarta
⇢ 22 Sept: Raffles Jakarta
⇢ 24 Sept: Park Hyatt Jakarta
⇢ 29 Sept: Etihad Airways 787-9 Business Class Jakarta - Abu Dhabi

⏰ Videos posted at:
9:00 (New York), 14:00 (London), 20:00 (VN), 23:00 (Sydney)

---Video Chapters---
0:00 Flight Preview
00:23 Intro
00:34 Welcome to Istanbul
00:43 Walking through Departure Hall
02:19 Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge
02:57 Sad Lounge Food Offerings
03:51 All Night Long Drilling Noise
04:24 Smoking Lounge for “Fresh Air”
04:41 Walking to the Gate
05:09 Flights Stats Graphic
05:20 Boarding via Jetbridge
05:51 First Impressions
06:00 Seat Detail Graphic
06:30 Seat Tour & Amenities
07:07 Versace Eros Amenity Kit
07:30 Safety Video & Pushback
07:45 Turkish Airlines Rebranding
08:00 Taxi to Runway
08:22 Departure Route
08:27 Spool Up Growl
08:50 Take off & Service
09:26 Routing Across Middle East
09:42 Seat Covers & Fully Flat Mode
10:16 Full Menu
10:28 US Retail Prices for Wines
10:37 Disappointing Starter
11:07 Spinach Pie Main
11:18 Bouncy Engine, Snowy Mountains
11:25 Bathroom Amenities
11:36 Free Wi-Fi & IFE
11:56 Sunset Dinner Service
12:07 Cold Mezze & Pumpkin Soup
12:21 “Baby” Desert Chicken
12:51 Moist Turkish Desserts
12:55 Final Approach Routing
13:07 Beautiful Approach Over Saigon
13:46 Landing & Taxi
14:11 Final Thoughts
14:39 The Flip Flop Score

Music featured in this video is licensed under an Artlist Unlimited License.

This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that's the way I like it!

#turkishairlines #tripreport #businessclass

[brilliantbutblue]

For anyone watching that isn't familiar with the Channel the hosts name is Kevin not Sam so you get brutally honest, unsponsored reviews without the BS 😉

[alanarratoon]

This is incredibly honest and perhaps reflects a common sentiment about the rudeness of TK ground staff.

[Yves_Ka]

I was in the IST lounge 2 days ago and the situation has changed there dramatically. Nothing is pre/individually packed anymore. Breakfast and salad self service buffets are open and all the hot food is available 24 hrs. The omelette maker was very cheerful and friendly. The airport is buzzing and all sections are open.
Sadly the the A330 and 777 seats are seriously outdated. I was flying business within Europe in a 4 legged flight (2x 321 neo and 2 737 MAX) and with the exception of the same dry chicken on my trip back home, the rest of the food on all 3 legs was excellent. The aircraft were beautiful and the new BUS seats on these aircraft are top. All in all I think that THY has big deficits on their long distance but huge advantages on their narrow body Euro Business.

[markshilkrut]

I think you really nailed down the TK experience.

[raedmaklai]

your reviews are my favorite!!! I flew turkish just once in their economy. I have never been so infuriated with the crew in my life.

[mrtzak]

The thing you said about their lack of accountability and their distinct lack of hospitality is a very astute observation.

On each of my visits to Turkey, every layover, and even flights, I've noticed and felt their hostility and their unwelcoming demeanor from almost 95% of the people I've unfortunately had to interact with including crew.

[gosikh]

I bought a business class seat on TK leaving on March 23rd, 2020. Pandemic happened.
I asked for a refund as flights were cancelled. TK said that they will extend the ticket

Some random date they dropped the extension without notifying me.

So, no refund and no ticket.

So, NEVER Turkish Airline. EVER!

[yunjieangelli]

this review was amusing and validating b/c we had almost the same exact experience - delayed flight, rude ground staff, and the driest main dishes. we did get the chef and cart service but no amenities kit or dine on demand. i was also sad to have missed out on the TK lounge experience given many other rave reviews, but i feel better after hearing yours. i think it was lucky that this was our first business class experience, so it still felt very new and exciting. but i imagine a seasoned traveler would be less than thrilled

[bradw]

I absolutely love your brutally honest reviews. These are much needed and, hopefully, will result in the airline jacking up their service and showing a greater commitment to excellence overall. Looking forward to the next review.

[JEH]

Great report!
I fully agree with your observations. Did 4 business class sectors and was super underwhelmed by all of them. Since then been flying Qatar, and it is light years ahead of Turkish.

[GuiLeite]

From what I've seen, the experience with Turkish varies greatly depending on the aircraft. I flew GRU-IST on a A350-900, and it was not bad. Then the next leg, IST-MUC, was on a much older A330, and it was OK, not very different. On the way back, MUC-IST was on a A321 (looks like they use a variety of aircraft on that route), and even though it's a smaller aircraft, the experience in business was much better than on the A330.
I'm flying with them to Tokyo later this year, and even though I'd much prefer landing in HND, I went with NRT because the configuration for that route is better.

[johnmones]

Well, this is an eye opener. Based on positive critiques from other travel vlogers I committed to Turkish Airlines for my trip in late July NYC/BSL via IST and my return flight mid August from LON/LAX also via IST. The dye is cast. Hoping for the best. Thanks for the info. Stay well. 👍🙏😎

[kevinkelly]

I flew TK 8 times long haul business class and agree, never really liked the food, seat, or service, all just adequate, and always amazed by the people who gush over "the candlelit dinner" Unless the price is so much cheaper than the competition I gladly pay a little more to fly the competitor.

[shabbyshab]

The whole Turkish Airlines experience from when you first enter the airport to and during the flight is filled with some of the most indifferent, rude and unwelcoming employees I have never experienced at an international airport!

[tjittekamminga]

in the 1970s I regularly flew from the middle east/istanbul to and from amsterdam: at that time THY was only intended for guest workers and I had as a diplomatic person to fly with KLM in the then 'royal class'. well everything has changed (luckily). funny to see, that Turkish Airways seems to be much better then klm!

[aliakhter]

Wow I was about to book Turkish, thank God I saw this video before deciding, Turkish and Qatar were my top 2 for upcoming US trip and now it’s clear that I would go Qatar even though it’s a bit more expensive but Turkish airlines attitude with you and looking at Qsuits 😁 it’s clear for me

[treckerdude]

Brutally honest review of Turkish Airlines ..awesome ! As usual, well done !

[Michele-otbh]

Will never waist my money to fly them after the attitude of ground and lounge staff- unbelievable!

[emrefifty]

Im sorry, that you had a bad experience with them, personally I have flown with them many times and was always satisfied. Also I don’t think that your experience is the norm. Otherwise Istanbul wouldn’t be the second busiest Airport in the World and Turkish Airlines the Airline being regarded by most as one of the best.

[thomasmooreCQ]

Visiting Istanbul is on my bucket list. I'd love to try tk's 787.