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La classe affaires Turkish Airlines A350 figure parmi les meilleures expériences long-courriers offertes au départ de Montréal. À l’occasion d’un retour de voyage, nous avons testé le vol TK35 entre Istanbul et Montréal à bord de l’Airbus A350-900. Ainsi, ce vol direct relie le Canada à l’un des hubs internationaux les plus stratégiques du monde, avec une cabine moderne, un service signé Do&Co et une réservation possible avec les points Aéroplan.
De plus, la liaison TK35 ouvre la porte à une multitude de destinations en Europe, en Afrique, au Moyen-Orient et en Asie via Istanbul.
Pour opérer le vol TK35, Turkish Airlines déploie l’Airbus A350-900, l’un des avions long-courriers les plus modernes en service. En effet, cet appareil est reconnu pour son confort en cabine, sa pressurisation améliorée et son éclairage d’ambiance qui réduit le décalage horaire.
For travelers who collect points, Turkish Airlines A350 business class represents a particularly attractive option. Turkish Airlines is a Star Alliance member, which allows you to book this flight through the Air Canada Aeroplan program.
Additionally, the route between Montreal and Istanbul falls within the Europe zone of the Aeroplan program. This often provides excellent value per point in business class. To explore other attractive routes, consult our guide on business class sweet spots with Aeroplan.
Istanbul is a strategic hub for continuing to many regions of the world. For example, from IST airport, you can reach:
La cabine affaires de l’Airbus A350-900 de Turkish Airlines adopte une configuration 1-2-1. Ainsi, chaque passager bénéficie d’un accès direct à l’allée. Contrairement à certaines nouvelles cabines comme Allegris chez Lufthansa ou SWISS Senses, Turkish Airlines a opté pour une approche plus simple et plus homogène.
The cabin does not multiply configurations. All seats are similar and the experience remains consistent from one row to another. Black and anthracite tones give the overall space a classic and elegant appearance.
The business cabin comprises 8 rows, for a total of approximately 32 seats. Seats alternate between two positions: near the window or near the aisle. This alternation allows you to choose your desired level of privacy.
Even though we often travel as a couple, we generally prefer window seats in the so-called “privacy” configuration. In this configuration, the seat is positioned near the fuselage, while the armrest is on the aisle side. This creates a true individual bubble. For this flight, we chose seats 4A and 6A, which allowed us each to enjoy our own space while remaining close.
Le siège de classe affaires Turkish Airlines A350 est très contemporain et bien conçu. Ainsi, le hard product est clairement très solide. De plus, le siège se transforme en lit entièrement plat à 180 degrés, ce qui demeure essentiel pour un vol de 10 heures.
I am 5 feet 11 inches tall and still had space at the feet and head. Furthermore, in bed mode, the armrests can be lowered, which further expands the available surface. The bedding provided is also of good quality.
A particularly interesting feature is the Do Not Disturb function. A button near the seat activates this mode. A small light then illuminates in the aisle to indicate to the crew that the passenger does not wish to be disturbed. It’s simple, but very effective on a long-haul flight.
The seat offers several lighting options. The intensity adjusts according to activity: reading, dining, or resting. The table is also well-designed. It stores under the screen and consists of two flaps, which allows you to use it at 50% for working on a laptop or at 100% to enjoy a large space during meals.
While the seat is excellent, what truly distinguishes this flight is the onboard service. Turkish Airlines is one of the few airlines to offer a chef onboard in business class. These chefs are trained by the Do&Co catering group and participate in preparing and presenting meals during the flight.
The service operates on an eat on demand model. Passengers can eat when they wish. In practice, most follow the rhythm of the main service, but this flexibility is highly appreciated.
Additionally, meals are not served on a pre-assembled tray. A display cart circulates in the aisle and passengers choose the items they want. Each plate is then prepared individually. The service becomes much more personalized.
The level of attention to detail is impressive. For example, you’ll find:
The beverage menu is also very comprehensive. Notably, it includes Taittinger champagne, several premium whiskies, quality gin, and a refined selection of red, white, and rosé wines from French and Turkish estates.
Turkish Airlines propose des trousses d’agrément haut de gamme en partenariat avec des marques reconnues comme Lanvin et Diptyque. Surtout, le clin d’œil culturel est apprécié : certaines trousses prennent la forme miniature d’une mosquée, hommage au patrimoine turc.
Each business class passenger receives 1 GB of free Internet during the flight. This is more than sufficient for checking emails, sending messages, and browsing the web. The connection is easily activated via a QR code displayed on the screen.
The entertainment system meets expectations for this type of aircraft. The screen is large and easy to use. Additionally, the content includes movies, series, music, and documentaries about Turkey.
The aircraft also offers several external camera angles, which I always appreciate. You can choose the forward view, underside view, or side view. This is particularly interesting during takeoff and landing. Furthermore, an interactive map allows you to track the flight’s progress in real time.
Even though the flight lasts approximately 10 hours, neither Véronique nor I saw the time pass. Our flight was divided between movies, meals, a few glasses of whisky or wine, and a short nap. We each slept about 2 hours, which is highly appreciated on a daytime flight.
The cabin crew also deserves recognition. Throughout the flight, the crew was attentive, professional, and very friendly. Notably, the flight attendants called us by name for a good portion of the flight. Additionally, one attendant spoke to us in French, which is obviously appreciated on a flight to Montreal.
Voici une synthèse de notre expérience en classe affaires Turkish Airlines A350 sur le vol TK35.
Pour réserver la classe affaires Turkish Airlines A350 avec 70 000 points Aéroplan, il faut d’abord accumuler ces points. Plusieurs cartes de crédit canadiennes permettent de le faire rapidement. Pour comparer toutes les options, consultez notre page Meilleures cartes de crédit ou notre guide spécialisé sur les meilleures cartes de crédit Aéroplan.
On the American Express side, you can also consult our comparison of American Express cards for earning Aeroplan points to choose the best option for your profile.
La classe affaires Turkish Airlines A350 est une excellente surprise. La cabine est élégante, le siège demeure confortable et l’expérience globale paraît très cohérente. Mais ce qui distingue vraiment ce produit, c’est le service à bord. La présence d’un chef, la qualité de la restauration et l’attention portée aux détails créent une expérience beaucoup plus personnalisée que sur la plupart des vols long-courriers.
For travelers wishing to reach Istanbul or use this hub to continue their journey elsewhere in the world, flight TK35 between Istanbul and Montreal is a remarkable business class option. At 70,000 Aeroplan points, the value per point is hard to beat.
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