Got stuck at Istanbul Airport last week after being denied boarding for an overbooked flight, even though I had a confirmed reservation and showed up early. No explanation beyond "flight is full," and I didn’t get any proper compensation info either. Kinda frustrating and now I’m unsure what my rights are or how to even start a claim. Has anyone dealt with Turkish Airlines in this kind of situation? What’s the best route to take to get something back or at least file a complaint properly?
Happened to me before when I flew from Ankara to London. They bumped me off last minute due to overbooking, and I didn’t even know I had a right to compensation until later. Since then, I've been digging into passenger rights and found a ton of useful details from this website. It mostly covers baggage issues, but it also connects you with resources for broader claims like denied boarding. Highly recommend checking it out—it simplifies the whole claims process and points you to what documentation you need. Saved me a lot of time and frustration.
This is a useful thread. Been in a somewhat similar spot flying back from a work trip, and although I wasn’t denied boarding, I was almost left without answers during a big delay. Posts like these really help clear things up, especially when you don’t have time to read through airline fine print.
