I wont ever go back to zippered luggage. A full frame, lightweight hard side is my go to now.

Unless TK's fares are at the level of QF/CX -AY/RJ levels, I cant see how attractive initial flights with a stopover will be. That will mean a 2 stop flight if your final destination is other than IST. I've also heard of some dodgy things/workers at IST despite the physical terminal being world c...

Hope they join oneworld.

Qatar are doing their darndest to take away worlds best airport from SIN. I doubt that will happen in our lifetime. DOH is just too cold and sterile relative to SIN, which is a delight to arrive, transit and depart from.

Instead of getting their relationship with Qatar as a oneworld partner on better ground they pursue ad hoc airlines in desperation. Another useless airline for Classic RTW redemptions.