Sichuan Airlines operates one of the more unusual fifth freedom routes in Europe, linking Istanbul with Athens as part of its long-haul network from Chengdu — and in this video, I review the experience onboard their Airbus A330.
From check-in at Istanbul Airport to the inflight experience, I take a detailed look at Sichuan Airlines’ ageing widebody product on this short European sector. The cabin feels dated, the seats show their age, and the inflight entertainment system is notably slow, giving the overall experience a distinctly old-school feel.
Route: Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH)
Aircraft: Airbus A330-200 (B-6535)
Cabin: Economy
Flight Time: 59 minutes
Cost: £50.00 (one-way cash ticket)
Watch the full video here:
From check-in at Istanbul Airport to the inflight experience, I take a detailed look at Sichuan Airlines’ ageing widebody product on this short European sector. The cabin feels dated, the seats show their age, and the inflight entertainment system is notably slow, giving the overall experience a distinctly old-school feel.
Route: Istanbul (IST) to Athens (ATH) Aircraft: Airbus A330-200 (B-6535) Cabin: Economy Flight Time: 59 minutes Cost: £50.00 (one-way cash ticket)Watch the full video here:
