Turkish Airlines to debut Crystal Business Class on Airbus A350

Turkish Airlines plans to introduce its new Crystal Business Class suite in November 2026. The new cabin concept, developed by subsidiary TCI Aircraft Interiors, features a 1-2-1 configuration with all forward-facing seats, sliding privacy doors, and 23-inch wide suites.

Passengers will have access to 22-inch 4K OLED Panasonic Astrova screens, USB-C ports, wireless charging, and standard electrical power. The interior design adopts a lighter, warmer color palette with rose gold finishes and marble-style surfaces, moving away from the airline's previous dark tones.

The Crystal suites will debut on newly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft. This includes 15 Airbus A350-1000 models, which are intended for ultra-long-haul routes. Turkish Airlines aims to launch direct flights from Istanbul to Sydney by late 2027, followed by service to Melbourne in 2028.