Istanbul new airport.

[Fluke]

Not heard too many complaints so I assume operations are off to a good start ?

[APU_inop]

Considering the volume of the traffic that has been moved there in a very short time things seem to have gone quite smoothly. I've flown there a couple of times and it hasn't been too bad however most hangars, shops etc are still under construction and are yet to open.

[Aso]

Anything is great compared to the old IST from a pointy nose and a SLF perspective

[ZFT]

Originally Posted by Aso

Anything is great compared to the old IST from a pointy nose and a SLF perspective

​​​​​​Strange .I had no real issues there and found the THY lounge rather good . Admittedly I only ever transited through

[Aso]

Then they clearly didnt bus you around for hours

[GkzgA350]

A350 matters.

Hi guys,
Has any of a350 been landed there till now? If so how was your experience because I have heard something like that severe winds can be played a role during the operation.

[ZFT]

Originally Posted by Aso

Then they clearly didnt bus you around for hours

indeed not

[Alloy]

Passed through the new airport both as a passenger and operating crew recently, one thing that struck me, the walking distances to and from gates were ridiculous with few moving walkways. I felt sorry for those with young children or of reduced walking ability at the airport. The actual terminal size wise seems to be in a different league to anywhere else and must pose a threat to EK/QRs dominance.