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Turkish Airlines

History

In 2006 to 2009, Turkish Airlines annually carried between 17 million and 25.1 million passengers. THY has been selected by Skytrax as providing the best economy class food services in the world and as Europe's Fastest Growing Airline.

Destinations:

It operates scheduled services to 127 international and 35 domestic cities (38 domestic airports), serving a total of 165 airports, in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

Departures from South Africa:

  • Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport)
  • Cape Town International Airport

General Turkish Airlines Information:

Fleet

As of 30 October 2010, the Turkish Airlines fleet consists of 143 passenger aircraft with an average age of 6.0 years, as well as 6 cargo aircraft.

Baggage

  • First Class – 60 kg
  • Business Class – 30 kg
  • Economy Class – 20 kg
  • Infant (Age between 0-2) – 10kg+1 fully collapsible baby stroller (for each piece maximum dimension is 115cm)

Weight allowed on board

  • Business Class – 2 pieces – 8 kg (each piece) – Dimensions: 23x40x55 cm.
  • Economy Class – 1 piece – 8 kg – Dimensions: 23x40x55 cm.

In addition to standard carry-on baggage allowance, every passenger may carry the following items free of charge in the cabin.

  • 1 overcoat or blanket
  • 1 lady’s small hand-bag
  • 1 small camera
  • 1 baby stroller
  • Baby bottle for feeding the baby in cabin etc.

If you would like to have baggage other than a handbag with you in the cabin, you should purchase an extra seat for it.

In-flight baggage restrictions

For safety reasons you may not carry these items in your checked or carry-on baggage

  • Briefcases and security type attache cases with installed alarm devices; or incorporative lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic material;
  • Explosives, amunitions, fireworks and flares;
  • Gases (flammable, non-flammable, deeply refrigerated and poisonous) such as camping gas and aerosols;
  • Flammable liquids such as lighter fuels, paints and thinner;
  • Flammable solids, such as matches and articles which are easily ignited; substances liable to spontaneous combustion;substances which on contact with water emit flammable gases;
  • Oxidizing substances (such as bleaching powder and peroxides);
  • Poissonous (toxic) and infectious substances;
  • Radioactive materials;
  • Corrosives (such as mercury which may be contained in thermometers, acids, alkalis and wet-cell batteries);
  • Disabling devices such as mace, pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance
  • Magnetized materials.
  • Personel medical oxygen devices

Seating

Turkish Airlines offers the following seating classes:

  • Economy Class
  • Business Class
  • First Class

Special Needs

Passengers with special needs should read more on Turkish Airlines’ page on Special Medical Services.

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