Turkish Airlines

Hello, I believe I experienced multiple issues with Turkish Airlines (TK) on a recent trip and I’m trying to understand whether I have any basis for compensation or support. Issue 1: Boarding without a confirmed onward ticket I booked an LAX → IST → DXB round trip. At LAX, staff...

Hi everyone, I need urgent advice. I’m flying with Turkish Airlines from LHR → SIN with my cat in the cabin, including a 7-hour layover in Istanbul (I won’t be leaving the airport or transit area). My cat is: microchipped neutered up to date with all routine vaccinations The...

I’ve flown with Turkish Airlines multiple times and often transited through Istanbul, but recently I’ve noticed a decline in their customer service. On my last two trips, both in business class over the past couple of months, the overall experience felt underwhelming. The cabin...

I booked a round trip from Houston (IAH) to Amman (AMM) via Istanbul (IST), but Turkish Airlines cancelled the IST–AMM segment. They offered to rebook the flight without additional fees. I attempted to select an alternative Royal Jordanian (RJ) flight that appears to be...

We are flying from YYZ to DAM via IST in May with Turkish Airlines. The airline initially cancelled all flights to DAM for May and offered us either a refund or the option to change to a different destination. We chose an alternative destination (ALP), since rebooking everything...

I flew Turkish Airlines on April 26 from Nice to Istanbul and then onward to Mauritius. The total travel time was around 15 hours, and the layover in Istanbul was short and surprisingly calm, with no stress or crowding. The onboard experience stood out in a positive way. We were...

Travel route: Torino (TRN) → Istanbul (IST) → Izmir (ADB) on March 31. My checked baggage never arrived at the final destination (ADB), and a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) has been filed at Izmir Airport. Details: Bag is a bright red hard-shell suitcase (~32kg) Contains...

I recently had a very poor experience with Turkish Airlines and wanted to share it and see if others have faced similar issues. Issues experienced: Customer service felt unhelpful and lacked basic knowledge No access to supervisors or effective escalation channels during calls...

I’ll be flying Turkish Airlines for the first time next week and had a couple of questions before my trip. We’re flying a long-haul route from the US to Turkey (about 12 hours) and then connecting onward to Italy. 1. Seat assignment / sitting together I’m trying to decide...

Hi, I’m flying Sydney to Warsaw on a single ticket with Turkish Airlines, routing via Jakarta and Istanbul Airport (first leg with Garuda Indonesia, then Turkish). My connection time in Istanbul is 1 hour 50 minutes. Is that generally enough for a smooth transfer without...

My husband and I booked a Turkish Airlines itinerary from Seattle to Istanbul to Athens, and return, about nine months in advance. We paid extra specifically to sit together in adjacent business class seats (5E and 5F). At check-in, my seat was unexpectedly changed from 5E to...

I just received a message that our flights from Istanbul to Abuja and Luanda were canceled due to force majeure. When I checked which routes were being affected by the current conflict, it looked like most cancellations were focused on Middle East destinations, not Africa, so...

I paid $80 for a window seat, only for them to switch me to an aisle at the last minute. I’m definitely filing a complaint with Turkish Airlines and requesting a refund. Has this happened to anyone else? What was the outcome?

I have a connecting flight through Istanbul Airport with Turkish Airlines, and my layover is 1 hour and 45 minutes before my onward flight to the United States. Both flights are booked on the same ticket, but I am unsure if this connection time is sufficient, especially for a...

Hi, I’m flying with Turkish Airlines from Germany to Jakarta on 17 June 2026. My Hungarian passport expires on 14 December 2026, which means it is slightly under the 6-month validity requirement for Indonesia at the time of arrival (about 5 months and 26 days remaining). I...

My wife and I recently flew with Turkish Airlines from Seattle to Istanbul (continuing onward to Budapest) and decided to purchase the Extra Seat upgrade during booking. This add-on gave us an empty middle seat for each leg of the journey. Overall, the upgrade was worth it since...

All four of my flights scheduled for the end of May 2026 with Turkish Airlines have been cancelled today. The routes were between Istanbul (IST) and Beirut (BEY), with the stated reason being force majeure/operational issues. I’m wondering if this seems unusually early for...

I’ve read a few discussions already, but I’d like some clarity on handling a long layover at Istanbul Airport. I’m a US passport holder arriving in Istanbul at 2 PM in business class, with a 17-hour layover before a 7:30 AM flight to Athens. The plan is to stay at Yotel, leave...

I tried to check in for my flight from Kuala Lumpur to Istanbul shortly after online check-in opened, but the system wouldn’t allow me to proceed or select a seat. This is part of a long journey to Europe, including a lengthy layover in Istanbul, so securing a comfortable seat...

I have an Asiana Diamond Status (Star Alliance Gold) Turkish Airlines cannot link this to my Turkish Airline flights. They say that the fault is with ASIANA. Asiana say that the fault is with Turkish. The ticket and *Aliance accounts both have my First, Middle and Surnames,...