I flew on Turkish Airlines new A350 from Montreal to Istanbul after arriving on Air Canada B787 from Calgary.
Turkish Airlines premium passengers can use either Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge or Air France Lounge in Montreal. The Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounge has a great view across the ramp, and some decent snacks. However, it closes at 9:15 pm and Turkish Airlines flight board around 9:45 pm and departs at 10:45 pm.
![a room with chairs and tables in front of a large window](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_04.jpg)
![a man sitting on a couch in a lounge area](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_35.jpg)
![plates of food on a table](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_24.jpg)
![plates of food on a table](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_34.jpg)
Video
Turkish Airlines A350 Seating
![a plane at an airport](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_11.jpg)
The Turkish Airlines A350 Business Class cabin has an understated luxury silver/grey decor with all-aisle access.
There are 8 rows of Business Class on the new Turkish Airlines A350. They're the same seat as those on the B787 (the same seat is also used by Singapore Airlines regional/medium haul B787-10/A350)
![the inside of an airplane](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_13.jpg)
![a seat in a plane](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_08.jpg)
Row 2/4/6/8 are window seat, Row 1/3/5/7 are aisle seat. For the middle couple seat, try row 1/3/5/7.
![a seat in a plane](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_26.jpg)
![a seat in an airplane](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_19.jpg)
![a row of tvs in an airplane](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_28.jpg)
![a row of seats with monitors on the side](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_15.jpg)
![the seats with monitors in the back](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_06.jpg)
Turkish Airlines A350 Economy Class has a standard 3-3-3 configuration with the first few rows with extra legroom like Economy Plus. Row 28A and 28K has extra leg room due to no seat in front.
![rows of seats with monitors on them](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_25.jpg)
Seatmap of Turkish Airlines A350-900
The mask is no longer mandatory on Turkish Airlines unless the destination requires it.
![a man in a chef uniform holding a tray of drinks](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_22.jpg)
Turkish Airlines also provide slipper and a shoe bag, in addition to the amenity kit. The A350 seat has a locker for private storage and mirror.
![a pair of slippers on a carpet](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_32.jpg)
![a hand holding a bag with a picture of shoes](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_29.jpg)
![a hand holding a bag](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_20.jpg)
![a mirror in a seat](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_36.jpg)
![a close up of a car seat](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_03.jpg)
We departed on time out of Montreal and were one of the last in the evening to fly out. You can see the takeoff action on video here.
![an airplane wing with a city in the background](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_27.jpg)
![an airplane wing and engine in the air](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_05.jpg)
Food and Beverage
Economy Class has the option of fish or ricotta pasta.
![a plate of food on a tray](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_21.jpg)
![a plate of food on a tray](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_16.jpg)
![a group of bottles and cans on a table](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_14.jpg)
For Business Class, it is on-demand dining. I have the Turkish Mezze for the starter.
![a plate of food on a table](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_38.jpg)
![a tray of food on a table](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_23.jpg)
![a plate of food on a table](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_41.jpg)
![a plate of food on a table](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_07.jpg)
![a bottle of wine next to a glass](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_09.jpg)
![a plate of food on a tray](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_31.jpg)
![a hand holding a menu](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_30.jpg)
But I opted to get some sleep. The seat felt excellent in privacy from your own cocoon but it is narrow. My feet are restricted in the smallish footwell which makes it hard to turn.
![a black seat inside a black box](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_40.jpg)
After a few hours of trying, I could not sleep on this flight. I think the seat was a bit too closed in and the leg space was restricted. I hope this was just a one-off experience as I slept well in the past in similar configuration including on a 17 hour delivery flight from Charleston to Singapore on Singapore B787-10 with the exact same seat.
Turkish Airlines Business Class passengers, elite frequent flyers receive free Wi-Fi. The 1GB bandwidth is generous.
![a screenshot of a phone](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_39.jpg)
![a screen shot of a pink sign](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_10.jpg)
![the wing of an airplane](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_33.jpg)
![an airplane wing with a red and white logo](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_37.jpg)
![a plate of fruit and yogurt on a table](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_02.jpg)
![a plate of food with a bowl of food](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_12.jpg)
We landed on-time after 8 hours 20 mins flight. Istanbul Airport was huge, so we took some time to taxi to the gate. As usual, the camera tail view on the A350 is fantastic.
![an airplane on a runway](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_17.jpg)
![an airplane at an airport](https://samchui.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Turkish_Airlines_A350_18.jpg)
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- The food and beverage is the highlight on Turkish Airlines flight. There are some good elements of Turkish culture incorporated into the offering. There are no more cut back in service due to the pandemic.
- Wi-Fi up to 1GB size in Business Class.
- Mask is not mandatory on flights to Turkey. (Subject to destination rules)
Cons
- The Business Class seat while looks elegant and offer good privacy, it is narrow and feel closed in from the console in front. The legspace can be restricted in full recline.