Turkish Airlines News
Turkish Airlines sponsors Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
Turkish Airlines is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines and is currently the fourth biggest in Europe. The company is a member of Star Alliance, a leading international airline alliance. Istanbul, the geographically ideally placed hub, offers excellent connections to the Near and Middle East, Central Asia, the Indian sub-continent as well as to the Far East and Africa. The innovative Comfort Class, which fills the gap between the economy and business classes, has been available on long-haul flights since October 2010.
Turkish Airlines signs deal for 117 Airbus aircarft
Turkish Airlines has signed a deal for the purchase of 117 Airbus aircraft. The deal is the biggest of its kind in Turkish Civil Aviation history and reflects Turkish Airlines impressive recent growth figures.
Turkish Airlines global network expands with flights to Kuala Lumpur
Turkish Airlines has announced that it is adding flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Istanbul as of 25th April, 2013. The addition of this route is part of Turkish Airlines rapid global expansion. It is now the world’s 4th largest flight network, with 222 destinations in 99 countries.
Turkish Airlines outlines $6.9bn Boeing order
Turkish Airlines has confirmed a deal to buy 95 planes from Boeing. The airline revealed it would buy 20 planes in 2016, 20 in 2018, 15 in 2019, 30 in 2020 and ten in 2021 from the US aircraft maker.
ESPN and Turkish Airlines collaborate on new documentary series
ESPN and Turkish Airlines announced today an innovative production partnership and multi-platform sponsorship deal. The collaboration is centered on Basketball Capitals presented by Turkish Airlines, a new documentary series profiling the culture and passion for basketball within the world’s most iconic cities.
Turkish Airlines places its biggest order ever with Airbus
Turkish Airlines, the largest airline in Turkey, has signed a contract for up to 117 A320 Family aircraft (25 A321ceo, 4 A320neo, 53 A321neo and options for 35 additional A321neo aircraft). This order is the largest ever placed by a Turkish carrier. The engine selection will be made at a later date.
Air Astana and Turkish Airlines to establish codeshare agreement
Air Astana and Turkish Airlines have completed the first step towards a wide-ranging co-operation, including a codeshare agreement on routes operated by both carriers between Kazakhstan and Turkey. The Letter of Intent was signed at an event in Istanbul by Peter Foster, President of Air Astana, and Temel Kotil, PhD, President and CEO of Turkish Airlines.
Nikki Beach Resort & Spa set for Bodrum opening
Nikki Beach Hotels & Resorts, a division of Nikki Beach Worldwide, has announced the 2014 opening of Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Bodrum, a luxury lifestyle beach front boutique hotel imagined by GAD, the award-winning New York & Istanbul based architectural firm. Spanning over 40,000 square meters of peninsula, the property will offer unparalleled views of the clear blue Torba Bay, Mediterranean Sea and nearby islands.
Turkish Airlines continues expansion
In January 2013, Turkish Airlines continued to post impressive growth statistics as shown by the following metrics.
Turkish Airlines orders five additional A330 passenger aircraft
Turkish Airlines placed their first order with Airbus in 1984, and today operate 104 Airbus in total. The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from the Turkish Airlines hub in Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines adds to Libreville, Gabon to its African network
Turkish Airlines, which flies to the most countries in the world, today added its 97th country by commencing flights to Libreville, Gabon.
Turkish Airlines boosts Boeing with 777-300ER order
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised a firm order for 15 777-300ER airplanes worth $4.7 billion at list prices. The agreement, first announced in October as a commitment, also includes options for five additional 777-300ERs and is the largest order by value in Turkish Airlines’ history.