News from Turkey

Flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines has started to operate four weekly flights to Phuket as of July 17, 2017.

Istanbul is the 13^th cheapest city for taxi ride, with a cost of US $2.92 for a 3km ride, according to a new survey.

Albanian Prime Minister Mr. Edi Rama visits Turkish Airlines Headquarters in Istanbul. Albanian Prime Minister has attended a meeting with İlker Ayci, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.

The electronic ban concerning electronic devices that was implemented on US arrival flights since March 25 has ended today on July 5. This morning, Turkish Airlines passengers traveling to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport from Istanbul Atatürk Airport carried their electronic devices on the 6:45 a.m. flight number TK-3.

General Manager of Istanbul Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hicran Ozbuk has been named as the chairperson of ICCA Mediterranean Chapter for 2 years’ term.

The 24th Istanbul Jazz Festival kicked off with the opening ceremony and concerts at the Consulate General of Austria, Austrian Cultural Office Garden on Tuesday, 4 July. Fatih Erkoç, one of the veteran names of Turkish pop and jazz music, took the stage for the first performance of the 2017 Istanbul Jazz Festival. After Fatih Erkoç, electro swing band DELADAP from Austria energized the audience, let them dance with their music.

Following the new agreement, now citizens of Turkey and Ukraine can travel to each other’s countries without passports; with ID cards that contain a bio chip. As the passport free travel starts, Turkish travelers' search on flight tickets to Kharkiv and Kiev skyrocket.

Turkish Cargo, providing service to 120 countries in the world, continues to expand its cargo flights network to satisfy the expectations of its customers. Cargo flights, to be operated to Kano by Turkish Cargo, will be launched on July 4, 2017.

Turkish Cargo, providing services to 120 countries in the world thanks to its extensive transportation network, launches its scheduled cargo flights to Johannesburg, the biggest industrial and commercial center in South Africa, and Madagascar, the largest island of Vanilla Islands, on July 1st, 2017.

Turkish Airlines has expanded the scope of its Miniport service, which provides a special luggage transport opportunity to its passengers between Ataturk Airport and Taksim, a main tourist district of Istanbul.

Abu Dhabi Airports today welcomed the inaugural Pegasus flight arriving from Istanbul, Turkey. The maiden flight marks the commencement of a direct service three times a week between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) by Pegasus Airlines.

India’s SpiceJet selected Turkish Cabin Interiors (TCI). TCI, a global player in the aviation industry in design, certification and manufacturing of cabin interiors, will manufacture Galleys for their new 155 B737 MAX aircraft. The deliveries of the program will start in August 2018 and continue until 2024.

Turkish Airlines has been awarded by 4 titles at this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards. Turkey’s flag carrier awarded with: "Best Airline in Southern Europe", "Best Business Class Onboard Catering", "World's Best Business Class Lounge", and "Best Business Class Dining Lounge" awards.

Istanbul turns into a more attractive shopping destination as the city prepares for the 7th edition of Istanbul Shopping Fest (ISF).