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SITA’S BAGJOURNEY – INDUSTRY CHOICE FOR 100% BAG TRACKING

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20 airlines sign up to use SITA’s technology in just six months Global air transport IT provider SITA has announced that its technology, BagJourney, is managing baggage for an increasing number of the world’s airlines. In the first six months of this year alone, more than 20 airlines have chosen the solution. SITA BagJourneyis one of the key technologies helping the industry meet the IATA Resolution 753 requirement to track every stage of every bag’s journey. To meet the conditions of Resolution 753, airlines must track every item of baggage at four key points in the journey: at check-in, loading … Continue reading SITA’S BAGJOURNEY – INDUSTRY CHOICE FOR 100% BAG TRACKING

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Turkish Airlines started to directly fly between Bodrum, one of the most famous tourist destinations in Turkey, and London during the 2018 summer season.

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Having increased its capacity for many destinations with the arrival of summer season, Turkish Airlines now enables its passengers to directly fly between Bodrum, and London.The flights have been introduced as Turkey is tipped to be ‘the’ holiday destination for Brits seeking sun, sea, sand, and peace in 2018. Bodrum-London flights, which started by June 13th, 2018, will be operated two times a week, as on Wednesdays and Saturdaysduring this summer season. Turkish Airlines, who made its first flight to the United Kingdom with its London flights on September 9th, 1961, now operates totally 90 flights per week to the … Continue reading Turkish Airlines started to directly fly between Bodrum, one of the most famous tourist destinations in Turkey, and London during the 2018 summer season.

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Yet another strategic step from Turkish Airlines before moving to the Istanbul New Airport

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Turkish Airlines, ZTO Express and PAL Air Ltd. SIGN FOR A GREAT PARTNERSHIP The media briefing and signing ceremony of the joint venture between Turkish Airlines’ Turkish Cargo successfully representing Turkey all around the world, Chinese cargo giant ZTO and Hong Kong based PAL Air Ltd. took place today in Istanbul. The partnership regarded not only as a huge strategic step for Turkey prior to the opening of the Istanbul New Airport but a game changer for the global express transport business, was sealed and signed by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Mr. M. İlker … Continue reading Yet another strategic step from Turkish Airlines before moving to the Istanbul New Airport

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Turkish Airlines was chosen as the “Turkey’s Most Valuable Brand” in all sectors.

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Brand Finance, one of the world’s leading independent organizations in brand valuation and strategy consulting, announced the results of 2018 evaluation. According to the announced results, Turkish Airlines was declared as the “Most Valuable Brand” of Turkey in all sectors.The national flag carrier, who was awarded this title once more again in recent years, now reinforces its leading position in its country with these results. Commenting on the results, M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, “This year, once again, Turkish Airlines was declared as the most valuable brand of Turkey in all sectors. … Continue reading Turkish Airlines was chosen as the “Turkey’s Most Valuable Brand” in all sectors.

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Boeing and Turkish Technic Announce Global Fleet Care Supplier Agreement.

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Boeing and Turkish Technic Inc., the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Turkish Airlines, announced signing of a Global Fleet Care supplier agreement. Turkish Technic is now a strategic Boeing supplier for line maintenance, heavy maintenance of airplanes, component service and repair. Boeing and Turkish Technic will collaborate together in the training and certification of technicians from different parts of the world. “We provide a broad portfolio of MRO services in 50+ International Line Maintenance locations as well as our existing base maintenance facilities in Istanbul and Ankara. In addition to the current services we provide, more will be … Continue reading Boeing and Turkish Technic Announce Global Fleet Care Supplier Agreement.

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Turkish Airlines Celebrates the success of its travel agents during an iftar event in UAE

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Over 250 attendees gathered for iftar and celebrated the winners of the “Turkish Airlines Agency Travel Awards”  In line with the 35thanniversary of operations in Dubai, Turkish Airlines held its annual Agency Awards ceremony during an iftar, at the Four Seasons Hotel, Dubai where the carrier celebrated its successful relationships with valued partners and guests. The airline that flies to more countries than any other awarded 10 trusted agencies whom they have worked with closely over the past 35 years. Turkish Airlines also celebrated their most recent results of the first quarter and looked back over the last year over … Continue reading Turkish Airlines Celebrates the success of its travel agents during an iftar event in UAE

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Emirates celebrates inaugural flight to London Stansted

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Travellers now have a choice of 10 Emirates flights a day to 3 airports in London Emirates celebrated the inaugural flight of its new daily service from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN). The Emirates Boeing 777-300ER touched down just before 1400hrs local UK time yesterday, and marked London Stansted as the 7th airport in the UK from which Emirates operates. This brings to 10 the number of daily flights between Dubai and three different London airports, with Stansted joining Gatwick and Heathrow. The aircraft deployed on the route is Emirates’ new three-class Boeing 777-300ER, featuring its state-of-the-art, fully-enclosed private … Continue reading Emirates celebrates inaugural flight to London Stansted

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Solid Profits Despite Rising Costs

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its expectation for airlines to achieve a collective net profit of $33.8 billion (4.1% net margin) in 2018. This is a solid performance despite rising costs, primarily fuel and labor, but also the upturn in the interest rate cycle. These rising costs are the main driver behind the downward revision from the previous forecast of $38.4 billion in December 2017. In 2017 airlines earned a record $38.0 billion (revised from the previously estimate of $34.5 billion). Comparisons to this, however, are severely distorted by special accounting items such as one-off tax credits which … Continue reading Solid Profits Despite Rising Costs

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ACJ debuts Harmony cabin concept for VIP widebodies

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Provides productive practicality for the longest flights Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) has created a new cabin design concept, called Harmony,which combines the comfort and space of a widebody cabin with the practicality to suit the longest of flights. Harmony seamlessly … Continue reading ACJ debuts Harmony cabin concept for VIP widebodies