Tag: Turkish Airlines

İstanbul, 21April 2025Turkish Airlines proudly marks a historic milestone in Türkiye’s aviation journey as iGAIstanbul Airport becomes the first in Europe to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations, effective as of April 17. This remarkable advancement reinforces the airport’s role as our global hub and solidifies Türkiye’s strategic position at the heart of international air travel.Initiated by Türkiye’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, AbdulkadirUralogluwith the attendance of, General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI) Chairman of the Board and General Director Enes Çakmak,​Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. AhmetBolat, iGA Istanbul Airport Board Member Mehmet Kalyoncu and other notables, launch of this pioneering ...

İstanbul, 11 April 2025Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, and Galataport Istanbul, home to the world’s first and only underground cruise terminal, participated together in the Seatrade Cruise Global Fair which took place in Miami between 7-10 April and considered asone of the cruise tourism industry’s most prestigious events.These two strong brands shared a joint booth to support Türkiye’s position as a global hub for cruise tourism. Visitors of the booth were introduced to Istanbul’s unique experiences, new flight destinations, and investments in cruise tourism. This collaboration aims to contribute to Türkiye becoming an even more prominent player in global cruise tourism, encourage more cruise companies to include Istanbul in ...

Istanbul, March 2025Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has renewed its title sponsorship of the Turkish Airlines Open through a partnership with the Turkish Golf Federation. After a six-year hiatus, the tournament will once again be part of the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai. The tournament will be held at Regnum Carya Golf & Spa Resort in Antalya between May 8-11, 2025.The sponsorship signature ceremony was held at the Turkish Airlines Headquarters, with the participation of Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi, Turkish Golf FederationDeputy Chairman of the Board of Directors Nihat Özdemir, and DP World Tour Director of Tournament Business Mark Casey along with other senior executives.On the agreement, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşistated...

Istanbul, 24 January 2025. Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has resumed its flights to Damascus, which were first started on February 1984 and suspended since April 2012.Starting from 23 January, Turkish Airlines will operate three flights per week to Damascus on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.On the resuming of the Damascus flights, Turkish Airlines CEO, Bilal Ekşi stated: “As Turkish Airlines, we are excited to recommence our flights to Damascus, capital of Syria. With the historical ties we share between the two countries, we believe that the return of Turkish Airlines will further reinforce these bonds and contribute to trade and cultural potential of the region. As we continue to diversify the Middle East’s gateways to the wo...

Istanbul, December 02, 2024.Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, hasannounced its sponsorship for the 3rd World Sport Tourism Congress (WSTC), organized by the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism)and the Government of the Region of Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid). Under the theme ‘Tourism and Sport Creating a Lasting Legacy for Destinations’, the event is being held at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on 28-29 November, bringing together leaders and experts from around the world to promote sport tourism as a driver of sustainable development.WSTC, which brings together representatives from governments, sports organizations, tourism companies and other key players, will explore innovative ideas, best practices and knowledge on the ...

Istanbul, December 02, 2024.Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has launched its longest flight with the addition of Sydney flights. The flag carrier landed on Sydney soil for the first time on November 29th, marking a monumental milestone as it expands to its second destination in Australia, reaching 351 destinations across six continents within its global network.Flight between Istanbul and Sydney will be operated with the airline’s new, modern fleet of Airbus A350-900 aircraft which is designed for long haul comfort with 32 flatbed seats in business class, and 297 recliners for economy travellers.Set to be operated four times a week via Kuala Lumpur, flights will take 19 hours with its9,300-mile flight path.Thenew route will not only bolste...

Istanbul, November 28, 2024.Premiered at Art Basel in Basel, Turkish Airlines’ art project with media artist Refik Anadol,Inner Portrait, featuring captivating portraits that reflect the inner world of individuals, is meeting art enthusiasts in Türkiye for the first time. Inner Portrait will welcome visitors at Istanbul Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM) until December 1, 2024.Created in collaboration with the internationally renowned media artist, Refik Anadol, the project delves into profound desire to travel and its impact on human biology, as seen throughthe impressive experiences of four individuals from four different continents who have never traveled before. Additionally, the project’s documentary, directed by BAFTA-awarded Jennifer Peedom and cinematographed by Renan Ozturk, f...

Istanbul, November 06, 2024.                                                                                                                                                                   Despite ongoing global geopolitical tensions, bottlenecks in aircraft production, and engine problems, Turkish Airlines continued its growth uninterruptedly thanks to its agility and extensive flight network, increasing passenger capacity by 5.4% in the third quarter of 2024.In the July-September period of 2024, Turkish Airlines’ total revenues increased by 4.9% year-on-year to 6.6 billion USD, even with the high base effect from the same period in 2023. Passenger revenues, which accounted for 84% of the total, increased to 5.6 billion USD driven by the strong contribution from the Far East...