Pegasus Airlines
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Pegasus and Lufthansa Technik Expand Their Partnership
Lufthansa Technik has announced an expansion of its aircraft maintenance partnership with Pegasus Airlines, which dates back to 2012. According to the company, Lufthansa Technik Sofia in Bulgaria will provide maintenance services for at least 23 Airbus A320 family aircraft from the Pegasus fleet during the 2026–2027 winter season, using two dedicated maintenance lines. The partnership, which has seen more…
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Pegasus Airlines Carried 4.27 Million Passengers in September
Pegasus Airlines has announced its traffic results for September 2026. The airline carried 4.27 million passengers during the month, representing a 7% increase compared to the same period last year. According to data released by Pegasus, passenger numbers rose from 4 million in September 2025 to 4.27 million in September 2026. The number of flights operated during the month also…
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Pegasus Completes Acquisition of Smartwings Group for €142.3 Million
Pegasus Airlines announced that it has completed the acquisition of Czechia-based Smartwings Group. Following the receipt of the necessary regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of the conditions for the share transfer, the transaction was completed on October 1, 2026. According to the announcement, Pegasus acquired 70% of the shares in Smartwings Group, comprising České aerolinie (Czech Airlines), Smartwings and their…
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Czech Competition Authority Grants Conditional Approval for Pegasus’ Acquisition of Smartwings
The Czech Competition Authority (ÚOHS) has granted conditional approval for Pegasus Airlines to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings. The authority required certain commitments to be fulfilled, particularly to preserve competition on the Prague-Antalya route following the acquisition. In its review, ÚOHS assessed that the combined operations of Pegasus and Smartwings on the Prague-Antalya route during the summer season…
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Pegasus A321 Diverts to Bucharest After Medical Emergency Onboard
The Pegasus Airlines Airbus A321 (registration TC-RBG), operating flight #PC397 from St. Petersburg to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, issued a Squawk 7700 emergency signal shortly after takeoff. The aircraft diverted to Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport, where it landed safely. It has been reported that the emergency code was triggered due to a medical emergency involving a passenger on board.
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Russian Conductor Dies on Pegasus Flight
Sergey Stadler, the chief conductor and artistic director of the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, fell unwell on a Pegasus Airlines flight to Istanbul. The plane was forced to make an emergency landing in Bucharest. Stadler, aged 63, passed away during the flight. According to Russian media, Stadler felt unwell on board the Pegasus flight bound for Istanbul, which led to…
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Pegasus to Launch London Gatwick Flights
Pegasus Airlines will launch scheduled flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to London Gatwick Airport as of June 15. The new route is planned to operate daily. Pegasus already serves London Stansted Airport, while during the peak summer season the airline’s total London frequencies can reach up to 7 daily flights on certain days. With the launch of the Gatwick…
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Pegasus Airlines Receives “Airline of the Year” Award
Pegasus Airlines has been honored with the “Airline of the Year” award at the 2026 Air Transport Symposium held in Ekali, Athens. During the event, Pegasus’ Senior Director of Marketing and E-Commerce, Ahmet Bağdat, shared insights on the future of the aviation industry during the “Aviation4All – Next Steps” session. In his remarks, Bağdat highlighted the changing geopolitical environment, operational…
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Pegasus Releases 2025 Sustainability Report
Pegasus Airlines has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, covering environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) initiatives. Prepared in line with the Turkish Sustainability Reporting Standards, the report highlights the airline’s operational growth, emission reduction efforts, employee experience, and innovation activities. ➡️ As of 2025, Pegasus operates 158 destinations with a fleet of 127 aircraft, with an average fleet age of…
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Güliz Öztürk Leads UN Global Compact Türkiye
Pegasus Airlines CEO Güliz Öztürk has been elected Chair of the Board of UN Global Compact Türkiye, the Turkish network of the UN Global Compact that promotes sustainable business practices. ➡️ Öztürk took over the role from Ahmet Dördüncü, who served as chair for two consecutive terms, during the organization’s 4th Ordinary General Assembly held in Istanbul. In the new…
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