Inflight Editor Satu Dahl attended the Turkish Airlines media roundtable at the carrier’s two-story 300m² chalet area at the Farnborough International Airshow on 22 July.
The chalet showcases Turkish Airlines’ in-flight products, including the carrier’s impressive catering choices, as well as digital screens allowing guests to discover the flag carrier’s extensive global network.
At the event, the airline revealed details of its brand-new Business Class suite which the carrier says marks a new era for luxury air travel for business passengers and is the first from Turkish Airlines to feature an adjustable suite door and privacy panel for enhanced in-flight privacy.
The suites feature new seats with 23-inch seat width, increased footwell space with direct aisle access and with every window suite possessing full visibility, as well as lighter and warmer colours, marble-style table and rose gold finishes.
Adjustable ambient and reading lights, universal and Type C power outlets, wireless chargers, noise cancelling audio jack, adjustable mirror, closed stowage ergonomic seat cushion and a 22-inch IFE screen are also among the innovative and luxurious features.
Turkish Airlines’ subsidiary, TCI Aircraft Interiors, developed the seats to create a bespoke unique product with plush leathers and fabrics all sourced from Türkiye to emphasise flag carrier’s roots.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of The Board and Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat stated: “Our new Crystal Business Class suite will add a new chapter for our long-haul luxury travel and will carry the airline into the future with a new level of comfort and privacy across our extensive global network. The specially created design will complement our award-winning in-flight dining options for us to keep providing an unparalleled experience above the clouds for our guests.”
The new seats, set to be featured on the carrier’s transcontinental flights, will be gradually installed on airline’s Airbus A350s on order, as well as planned to be retrofitted on its fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft.
