Turkish Airlines News
Expansion for Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Lounge Istanbul has added another 2400m2 to its existing 3500m2, increasing the size by over 40 per cent in order to meet the needs of growing passenger numbers. Located in the departure area of Ataturk Airport, Istanbul, the expanded lounge adds a second floor to the existing space and connects them with a spiral staircase that integrates a global sphere, representing the worldwide reach of Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines creates and builds its first aircraft seat
Created and built by a partnership between Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic Inc. and Assan Hanil, Turkish Seats Industries (TSI) debuts the first locally produced airline seat as it enters passenger service.
Sabre inks deal with Turkish Airlines
Global technology company Sabre has announced it has renewed a multi-year technology agreement with Turkish Airlines to market its products and services in the Sabre global distribution system. Under this agreement, Sabre and the airline plan to work together to make Turkish Airlines’ comprehensive range of content in fares, schedules and inventory, available in the Sabre global distribution system, its travel marketplace.
Turkish Airlines signs exclusive three-year deal with SDL
SDL today announced that Turkish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline group, has chosen SDL to help drive international sales by providing the best possible online customer experience for new customers across 10 additional key markets.
Turkish Airlines opens business class lounge in Istanbul
Turkish Airlines continues to enhance the travel experience for its international Business Class passengers with the inauguration of its new Istanbul Arrival Lounge. Designed to provide a space where inbound guests may refresh themselves before exiting Ataturk Airport, the airline considered this its most recent innovation directed at making Business Class travel on Turkish Airlines a uniquely pleasurable experience.
Turkish Airlines adds a new route to the Asia Pacific Region
Turkish Airlines has added another city and country to its Far East network, with the capital and largest city of Nepal, Kathmandu now served by the carrier. The city is joining the network on September 1st and will be the 29th destination served in the Far East by the flag-carrier.
Turkish Airlines launches additional Eid flights from Saudi Arabia
Turkish Airlines, has announced additional flights from Riyadh and Jeddah in response to increased demand from the Kingdom to Istanbul for Eid holidays following the Holy month of Ramadan.
Turkish Airlines selects ‘most powerful technology’ from Sprinklr
Sprinklr, the leading social relationship platform for enterprises, today announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Turkish Airlines. Under the terms of the agreement, the fourth largest carrier in the world by number of destinations will now leverage Sprinklr’s Social@Scale(tm) product to ensure a consistent online presence across over 30 social media channels.
Turkish Airlines continues its expansion in Austria
With existing services to Vienna, “The Best Airline of Europe”* Turkish Airlines added flights to Salzburg as its 2nd destination in Austria. Beginning from today, roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Salzburg are operated 4 times per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Boeing completes $6.9bn Turkish Airlines deal
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, ten 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at list prices. The order, originally announced as a commitment last month, also includes options for an additional 25 737 MAX 8s and is the largest Boeing order in Turkish Airlines’ history.
New aviation partner for Avis Budget
Avis Budget has joined forces with Turkish Airlines to create an exclusive new service to make it easier for customers to organise their travel arrangements. The new partnership will see the launch of Fly & Drive, an online service that will enable both business and leisure travellers to buy flight tickets and arrange car hire with Avis Car Rental and Budget Car Rental through Turkish Airlines’ official website.
Turkish Airlines starts flights to Kuala Lumpur
Turkish Airlines has now started flights to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from Istanbul. 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.