The airline-ranking company Skytrax rated Turkish Airlines as the sixth-best airline in the world. These are my eight takeaways from my 14 hours aboard two Turkish Airlines flights.
When it comes to premium class, Emirates has quite the lead. It's not every day you get to sip on vintage Champagne in the sky. Having said that, Turkish Airlines serves more destinations and has a more customer-friendly loyalty program, so for the everyday traveler, this may be a better choice.
While much has changed in recent years, Turkish Airlines maintains a superior product and offers exceptional value for money. We will definitely fly with them again in the future. All the flights I took in 2022 were full to capacity, a testament to its success during and after the pandemic.
A five-star airline is one that delivers the highest level of service and the best in-flight experience. One of the companies that rates airlines is the UK-based research company, Skytrax, which has been awarding individual airlines with between one and five stars.
A graphic of Wallethub's 2023 airline ranking. In terms of other key findings, Delta Air Lines was named the most reliable airline, while the least reliable was Frontier Airlines.
Turkish Airlines definitely beats Delta in service, and they would be my choice. On the downside, for some reason there seems to be more emigrant families in Turkish Airlines flights, so the chance of having somebody's baby crying during landing seems slightly greater.
Due to our unrivaled flight network, young and modern fleet, comfortable seats and delicious treats, we have earned the title of the Best Airline in Europe. With great passion and ambition, we fly to almost all countries around the world. We thrive on the unique discoveries we deliver to our passengers.
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircrafts, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline today with a fleet of 329 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to over 303 destinations worldwide with 252 international and 51 domestic.
Turkish Airlines' affordability can be attributed to various factors, such as strategic routes, competitive pricing, and advantageous hub location. Safety and reliability are paramount to Turkish Airlines; it boasts a strong safety record and is a member of the Star Alliance.
Frequently voted as one of the best airlines in Europe, Turkish Airlines is a full-service flight that includes all meals and drinks, as well as a generous baggage allowance (30 kg on long haul and 25 kg short haul). TK flies to more destinations than any other carrier in the world.
The 3-Star Airline Rating is awarded to airlines delivering a fair Quality performance equating to an industry “average” of acceptable product and service standards. This global 3-Star airline rating signifies a satisfactory Product quality across different travel cabins.
The 4-Star rating represents where the airport / cabin staff service or product standards are meeting a good quality level (but not the best) for the relevant rating topic item. In some instances, a potential 5-Star rating may be lowered to 4-Star if the consistency is not being delivered.
Hawaiian Airlines is one of the safest airlines in the United States, which should come as no surprise given its sterling crash-free record. The airline has a fleet comprised entirely of Boeing aircraft and an average age of 12.8 years, the third-highest in North America.
As expected, most of the major airlines have all achieved seven out of seven stars. Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin are all on the list. But what's interesting is the number of smaller airlines who have a seven-star ranking. Jetstar, AirAsiaX and EasyJet all made the 7-star list.
Food and onboard serviceTurkish Airlines economy class is known for its high-quality food and a menu that emphasizes seasonal ingredients. On overnight flights to Turkey from the U.S., you'll get both dinner and breakfast. If you have special dietary requirements, put in a request up to 24 hours before your flight.