I flew 9 hours in Europe's top-rated airline economy class. The food was the biggest surprise.

The Turkish Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the gate.

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• I recently flew long-haul on Turkish Airlines, which Skytrax named the best airline in Europe.
• The Boeing 787 economy cabin was modern, and the food was excellent.
• The deep-seat recline is great for sleeping, but could frustrate some travelers.

I've flown coach on most major European and North American carriers, and economy food rarely makes a mark. Air Canada, British Airways, and...