Turkish Airlines--My New Favorite Airline

We flew Turkish Airlines from SFO to Istanbul then connected to Athens. I was hesitant when my husband booked the flight but Turkish Airlines is now my new favorite airline.

Turkish Airlines was voted best airline in Europe for the last 4 years.

The economy seats are much wider than those on US carriers and there's more leg room. There's also a foot rest. Each seat has its own entertainment system with more than 50 movies, a variety of TV shows, music and games. I watched 3 movies on the flight to Istanbul!

After boarding, we were given a bag with slippers, socks, eye mask, earplugs, toothbrush/toothpaste and lip balm. This is in economy class.

After taking off, we were given a hot washcloth then a Turkish delight.

There was a chef when we boarded and our meals were served on china. There was also real silverware. Apparently, business class got served course by course.

On our 53-minute flight from Istanbul to Athens, we were served a full meal as well. You had to eat fast to finish.

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