Turkish Airlines News
Turkish Airlines load factor over 80 percent in May
Overcoming the negative effects of pandemic on the global aviation sector faster than any other airline, Turkish Airlines enjoys its successful days on the skies once again. Leaving behind the days where zero passengers were transported at various routes with entire sector at halt, flag carrier reached 80 percent load factor, carrying 6.3 million passengers during May 2022.
Turkish Airlines adds South Sudan capital Juba to network
Turkish Airlines continues to expand its flight network with flights to Juba, the capital of South Sudan. Connecting Africa to more destinations than any other in the world, the Turkish flag carrier has increased the number of destinations on the African Continent to 62 with Juba.
Turkish Airlines highlights sustainability as biofuel aircraft enters service
Turkish Airlines has adorned sustainability-themed livery on its Airbus 321 to highlight its commitment to developing environmentally-friendly aviation fuel.
Turkish Airlines invites guests to explore Istanbul
Turkish Airlines has re-launched a stopover service in Istanbul, allowing guests to explore the city during layovers. Originally launched in 2017, the service was suspended at the start of the pandemic.
Turkish Airlines adds two routes out of Manchester
Turkish Airlines will be operating direct daily flights from Manchester to Antalya starting from April 1st. A new daily route to Dalaman will start the following day.
Finnair signs Turkish Airlines codeshare deal
Turkish Airlines flies to more countries and international destinations than any other airline in the world, and currently operates to more than 300 international passenger destinations.
Turkish Airlines offers free accommodation for Istanbul stopovers
Passengers will have the chance to extend their trip and make the most with a stopover in Istanbul, a city that is brimming with delicious food, steeped in history and rich with culture.
Gulf Air expands Turkish Airlines codeshare deal
Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare expansion. The agreement will see Turkish Airlines place its ‘TK’ code on Gulf Air’s flights from Bahrain to Dubai, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot and Manila.
Turkish Airlines to add Xi’an to growing China route network
Turkish Airlines will add flights to Xi’an as it continues to grow its route network in China. Some two decades after the airline’s first flights to Beijing, the new destination will join the capital, Shanghai and Guangzhou in the flag-carrier’s portfolio.
Turkish Airlines plans five lounges for new Istanbul Airport
Turkish Airlines is planning to open five passenger lounges at the new Istanbul Airport. They will be targeted at guests flying business class, members of the Miles & Smiles Elite Plus and Elite programmes, Star Alliance Gold and Corporate Club passengers.
Turkish Airlines prepares to complete move to new Istanbul Airport
The process of moving to the new location began in October last year, with the final stage expected to take 45 hours and be completed just before midnight on April 6th.
Ridley Scott releases new short film for Turkish Airlines
Filmmaker Ridley Scott has teamed up with Turkish Airlines to direct a cinematic short film set in Istanbul, where east and west meet.