Turkish Airlines signed a significant global agreement with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT).

Turkish Airlines signed a significant deal with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), one of the world’s leading agencies for corporate travel. With this agreement, signed by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, M. İlker Aycı, and Amex GBT’s Board Chairman, Greg O’Hara, within today, Turkish Airlines expands its existing collaboration with AMEX to a global partnership, which was on  regional scale between 2014-2017 and including just Europe, North America and Asia / Pacific regions.The global carrier who has added the “South America” region to the new joint service area with Amex GBT, will also … Continue reading Turkish Airlines signed a significant global agreement with American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT).

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Boeing and Turkish Technic Announce Global Fleet Care Supplier Agreement.

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.

Russian Helicopters of Rostec Presents Light Multirole VRT500 Helicopter for the First Time

Russian Helicopters (part of Rostec State Corporation) presented for the first time the light multirole VRT500 helicopter developed by the VR-Technologies design office in cooperation with the international engineer team at HeliRussia-2018, the International Helicopter Industry Exhibition. The VRT500 will become the … Continue reading Russian Helicopters of Rostec Presents Light Multirole VRT500 Helicopter for the First Time

AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS TO SIX PER WEEK

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has announced that it will increase the frequency of its services between Seychelles and Johannesburg to six flights per week starting from Tuesday, 3 July, 2018. The new service has … Continue reading AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS TO SIX PER WEEK

Lufthansa Group and Travix announce NDC partnership

Lufthansa Group and Travix intensify longstanding partnership with joint approach on NDC under the Airline Group’s upcoming NDC Partner Programme  Travix customers will benefit from access to Lufthansa Group NDC Smart Offer  Improved display of all Lufthansa Group offers on Travix’ brands CheapTickets, BudgetAir, Vliegwinkel, Vayama and Flugladen in all countries   The Lufthansa Group and Travix have signed a multi-year agreement connecting one of the leading global online travel agencies directly to the Lufthansa Group’s own NDC Offer & Order Management System. The enhanced cooperation that will be part of the Lufthansa Group’s NDC Partner Programme will provide a … Continue reading Lufthansa Group and Travix announce NDC partnership