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Prologue:

Let's keep it short and go straight to the real topic here ! The new lounge and the new airport !

I just left the plane from DUB and the first reaction is WOW high ceiling it's huge in the good way. The feeling of space is real here.

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On the ground floor you have the arrival area where I did not go.

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Much easier layout

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As I'm leaving the lounge... I'm enjoying the view.

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Easy to get there.

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Our 330

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I'm in the right queue. Looks like the card design has changed.

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My seat for the next 3h.

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Wing view

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IFE where I got to finish the movie started on my previous flight.

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Take off

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Breakfast is served. It's always the same but good.

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Hello TU !

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There we are.

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Lounge agents helping in case of rebooking and if you have a guest they will add it on the system for your guest to come and go without you. Much brighter than the previous entrance.

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Same as before.

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Scan your BP to get the internet code.

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Lockers are great and easy to use.

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You will find few MACs and at end end you will have the concierge to request either a shower or a private room to sleep. Unfortunately restrictions apply.

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The old but still working automatic piano.

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Let's get some food !

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Open kitchen

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Hard to say no to such a delicious meat. I have added few seared veggies.

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A killing the only thing missing that I always add when I cook this meal it's the cheese on top.

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Cinema ?!!

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It's an improvement compared to the previous lounge. You have more choice.

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Thanks god I can eat the pides again... Once you try you're hooked.

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You can really appreciate how bright it is.

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Another atmosphere here.

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Different choices for your tea.

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Different channels. You have to use a headset to pick the right one.

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Another station this time it's either pasta or noodle. You can also customize your own.

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Some furniture are from the old lounge.

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The famous formula 1.

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GG 007 was worried about the choices

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For kids TK have also planned a playground.

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Leaving my fingerprint ;)

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When I asked for a shower all went out of service mais je devais revenir a 6:30am

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Daybed like CX in HK

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Meeting room that I used for 3h. You have 3 available.

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It's 4:15 am I go to check if the breakfast spread is set. It's the case for most items.

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Honey !

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Build your own Omelette ?!

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I can't resist it's such a fantastic taste.

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The real room for Business Class pax I managed to snap before heading to the shower.

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Luck-warm water...

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========== Istanbul Airport (ISL) - ==========



Security/Immigration efficiency: /10
Access and parking: /10
Services and activities: /10
General cleanliness: 7/10

========== Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles Star Gold ==========



Staff Service: 8/10
Entertainment: 8/10
Business Center: 10/10
Food: 9/10
Lounge Design: 9/10
Spa and Bathroom: 8/10
Wifi: 4/10

========== THY - Turkish Airlines - Airline ==========



Cabine comfort: 8/10
Crew: 7/10
Entertainment: /10
On-time performance: /10
Appetizer: 0/10
Starter: 0/10
Main Meal: 0/10
Main Meal-2: 0/10
Cheese: 0/10
Desserts: 0/10
Alcohols: 0/10
Mid-flight snack: 0/10
Breakfast or light meal before arrival: 7/10

========== Tunis Carthage (TUN) - ==========



Security/Immigration efficiency: 8/10
Access and parking: /10
Services and activities: /10
General cleanliness: /10

Summary:

I really enjoyed my time in the new lounge. Few things I miss from the previous one :
- Pool break game
- Video game station

Maybe there are both there but did not see them.
The food is as good as before and more quantity. Too bad we can't use sleeping room.

For the flight itself. Flawless.

13 Comments

  • GG_007


    Thanks for sharing this TR

    A comprehensive review of the new lounge

    "GG 007 was worried about the choices"
    And I'm still worried : the spirit choice is rather poor.
    No more wines ? (even if they were not really good)
    By the way it seems that the nuts station has disappeared

    And no more manti for breakfast :(
    A big lost to me !

    "before heading to the shower."
    So the showers are closed all night long and was it because of some issues ?

    According to the mark given to wifi I suppose that it was as poor as it was in Atatürk

    On board same breakfast as usual but as you said it's ok as long as it's good

    See you soon for a TR on your all times favorite company ;)


    Reply
    Thomas
    Hello Gilbert,
    Showers were under maintenance.
    In fact it was really poor that I used my phone wifi.
    Thanks
  • LoranLight


    Pour moi ce sera en Français... ça a l'air vraiment grand au premier abord.
    Pas de mal a trouver son bonheur en solide ou solide a ce que je vois.
    Un bien beau salon, merci du report ;-)
    A bientot

    Reply
    Thomas
    Avec plaisir Laurent, quand tu veux on t'invite !
  • GRMY


    Merci Thomas pour ce TR. L'aéroport semble grand et aéré avec visiblement une terrasse si j'en crois le panneau qui apparaît sur une photo. Que dire du salon ? C'est le nouveau temple des délices ! Tu m'as donné faim et surtout donné envie de le découvrir !
    A bientôt !

    Reply
    Thomas
    Meet-up la bas alors ?!!!
  • Emile


    Excellent TR, tu as du mettre un temps fou ! Super salon qui demande une visite ! Merci du partage.

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  • Casper


    Merci Thomas pour ce TR XXL. J'aime beaucoup le salon. L'un des meilleurs.

    Reply
    Thomas
    Doha est devant sur le cote premium, cote catering TK est devant.
  • jetsetpanda


    Thank you Thomas for sharing this much anticipated review of the new TK lounge. I find that this new location has a more "casual" atmosphere and less private corners as the previous one. While the other one was not as open and bright as this one, I miss the subdued and discreet elegance of the former. It seems that catering is just as good with even more choices. The open kitchen is an interesting concept but personally it reminds me of a food court in a shopping mall.

    It would be interesting to see how similar is the other Business lounge when it opens, supposedly for true "J" pax.

    Reply
    Thomas
    Oh well, since I'm not Elite plus nor flying J, I won't review it, we're counting on you VP !
  • Capoune


    Waooowwwww!
    Merci Thomas pour le partage! En plus des cabines et prestations en vol les compagnies européennes devraient largement s'inspirer de TK! Quelle offre salon à couper le souffle pour compléter une offre en vol déjà excellente.
    Merci et hâte de lire la suite!

    Reply
    Thomas
    Merci Seb, je serai ravi de te le faire voir !

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