Turkish Airlines newest arrival in Cape Town, the state-of-the-art Dreamliner
Cape Town has been announced as the first city on the African continent to welcome the prestigious Turkish Airlines 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Regarded as one of the most advanced aircraft for its fuel efficiency and range flexibility, the 787-9 Dreamliner offers refined and luxurious comfort for its passengers from South Africa to Istanbul starting from 1 April 2022. Turkish Airlines’ Dreamliner has a seating capacity of 300 passengers, including 270 economy class seats and 30 exceptional business class seats. The modern cabins provide the perfect setting to enjoy Turkish Airlines’ award-winning on-board dining and in-flight entertainment.
Within a spacious wide-body cabin featuring larger overhead luggage bins and extra-large windows, dimmable LED window shades give greater control over light entering the cabin. A new filtration, better air pressure and greater humidity help passengers feel less dryness and reduce fatigue. Meanwhile, the engines, interior, systems, and equipment all feature vibration isolation to create a quieter on-board experience.
For Business Class passengers, the 787-9 Dreamliner elevates this experience even higher. Forty-four-inch legroom and a 180-degree full flat 76-inch seat bed length are provided for each of the 30 seats. Suede-like Alcantara padding is used for the interior trimming of each Business Class seat, adding another welcome touch of luxury and refinement.
Adding to the experience, Turkish Airlines has added “Turquoise Waves” colour lighting, drawing inspiration from the colourful sunsets of Turkey and its idyllic turquoise beaches.
Turkish Airlines, Cape Town General Manager, Kenan Ince adds, “We are thrilled to reach new horizons with the addition of the 787-9 Dreamliner and even more proud that Cape Town has been selected as the first city on the African continent to welcome this prestigious aircraft. The aircraft’s advanced technology, fuel efficiency, and passenger-centric cabin design will provide our loyal flyers across the globe with a best-in-class experience for years to come.”
Turkish Airlines Dreamliner will service four flights per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday) between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Istanbul Airport.
With its centrally located hub at the new Istanbul Airport, Turkish Airlines flies to 334 destinations in 128 countries spanning five continentsand is strategically positioned to connect to more than 60 destinations within a three-hour flight from Istanbul.