Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines boasts an immensely diverse route network, serving more destinations than any other carrier worldwide. Flying out of its hub at the new Istanbul Airport, it has nearly 400 aircraft at its disposal which reach all corners of the world. A member of the Star Alliance since 2008, it uses its strategic location to offer key connections to and from Europe. (Featured Image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
- IATA/ICAO Code:
- TK/THY
- Airline Type:
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s):
- Istanbul Airport
- Year Founded:
- 1933
- Alliance:
- Star Alliance
- CEO:
- Bilal Ekşi
- Country:
- Turkey
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Australia Bound: Turkish Airlines Is Planning Boeing 787 Flights To Melbourne
They are due to begin in December, according to the carrier's Chairman.
Ill Child Passes Away After Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Budapest
The 11-year-old fell unconscious onboard and was unable to be revived.
Turkish Airlines Plans To Begin Detroit Flights This November
It will serve 13 destinations in the US.
IndiGo & Turkish Airlines To Begin US Codeshare This Month
IndiGo is making massive strides with the help of its codeshare partners.
Another Deal Signed: Examining Turkish Airlines' New Codeshare Agreement With Vietnam Airlines
Turkish Airlines continues its codeshare strategy by signing a new agreement with Vietnam Airlines.