Turkish Airlines weighs bid for Air Europa stake as deadline nears
Turkish Airlines is considering a bid for a minority stake in Spain’s Air Europa, joining Lufthansa and Air France-KLM in a growing field of...
Turkish Airlines to launch direct flights to Seville in September 2025
Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights to Seville, Spain, starting September 17, 2025, making it the airline’s sixth destination in Spain. The route will...
Turkish Cargo resumes operations at Maastricht Aachen Airport
Turkish Cargo has returned to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) with twice-weekly flights on the Quito-Miami-Maastricht-Istanbul route. The airline cited MST’s efficient ground handling, fast...
AJet to launch daily direct flights from Stockholm to Istanbul in Summer 2025
AJet, the low-cost subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, will establish operations at Stockholm Arlanda Airport with a new direct route to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport...
Turkish Airlines expands global reach with new routes (Minneapolis, Auckland) and innovations
Turkish Airlines (THY) is set to launch flights to Minneapolis, USA in April or May 2025 and Auckland, New Zealand via Singapore, solidifying its...
Manhunt launched after passengers flee plane that made emergency landing at Malta Airport
Authorities in Malta are conducting a manhunt after four passengers fled a Turkish Airlines plane following an emergency landing at Malta International Airport (MLA)...
Turkish Airlines launches Santiago-Istanbul route, connecting Chile to 352 destinations in 131 countries
Turkish Airlines has officially commenced operations in Chile with its new Santiago-Istanbul route. The airline, recognised by Guinness World Records as the carrier with...
Turkish Airlines sets record for most countries flown to by an airline
Turkish Airlines has officially set a Guinness World Record for flying to the most countries, reaching 120 destinations worldwide. The achievement was recognised on...
BOC Aviation places six Airbus A321NEO aircraft with Turkish Airlines
BOC Aviation Limited (“BOC Aviation”) has announced a new agreement to place six Airbus A321NEO aircraft with Turkish Airlines. These aircraft will be delivered...
AJet expands network with new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt
AJet, Türkiye's fast-growing airline, continues its rapid expansion with the launch of new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, starting October 2024. The airline...
Turkish Airlines pilot passes away mid-flight despite emergency landing at New York’s JFK
A Turkish Airlines pilot passed away during a flight from Seattle, Washington, United States, to Istanbul, Turkey, after falling ill mid-flight. The incident led...
AJet flight skids off runway in heavy rain; all passengers safe
A potentially dangerous situation unfolded on September 20, when an AJet (formerly AnadoluJet) Boeing 737-800 registered TC-JKU, operating flight VF4316 from Ankara to Hakkari...
New Turkish Airlines route to Santiago (Chile) expands connectivity to South America
Turkish Airlines has announced a new route to Santiago, Chile, marking its 26th destination in the Americas and its 10th in South America. Starting...
Turkish Airlines expands to Sydney with new flights starting December 2024
Turkish Airlines, known for flying to the most countries globally, has announced the launch of flights to Sydney, marking its first non-stop route to...
Six injured as severe turbulence strikes Turkish Airlines flight to Taiwan
Six passengers were injured when Turkish Airlines flight TK24 encountered severe turbulence en route from Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport.The...
Turkish Airlines to offer free unlimited in-flight Internet by 2025
Turkish Airlines has announced plans to provide free and unlimited internet to all passengers on its flights worldwide by the end of 2025. The...
Turkish Airlines unveils new Business Class Suite at Farnborough Airshow 2024
Turkish Airlines has introduced its latest Business Class suite at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 in Hampshire, UK. The new suite, dubbed the Crystal...
Turkish Airlines expands cargo fleet with four new Boeing 777 Freighters
Turkish Airlines has announced an order for four Boeing 777 Freighters, tripling its fleet of 777 Freighters to 12 and boosting its cargo capacity...
Turkish Airlines explores new mega aircraft order with Boeing and Airbus
Turkish Airlines is engaged in discussions with Boeing and Airbus for a potential order of up to 235 aircraft, as reported by Reuters. The...
SAS and Turkish Airlines terminate codeshare deal
SAS and Turkish Airlines have decided to terminate their codeshare cooperation, effective from September 1. This means that flights previously available for booking with...