Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines Denies Claims Regarding Aircraft Donation to Albania
Turkish Airlines (THY) issued a statement to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) regarding reports in various media outlets alleging that an aircraft in its fleet was donated to the Republic of Albania. The Incorporation stated that these allegations do not reflect the truth. The statement emphasized that the aircraft in question never entered Turkish Airlines’ ownership and only provided service…
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Turkish Airlines Delivers Strong Performance in Chile
Turkish Airlines has successfully completed the first year of its flights to Santiago, Chile, which began on December 18. By the end of the year, the airline is expected to have carried approximately 77,300 passengers, achieving a 2.75% market share in its first year of operations in Chile. This performance places Turkish Airlines ahead of established carriers such as British…
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Altitude Dispute Between THY Pilot and Muscat Air Traffic Controller
During Turkish Airlines flight TK774 operating from Istanbul to Muscat, an Airbus A321neo experienced a communication dispute between the flight crew and Muscat Approach Control while on approach. Despite the tension, the THY pilot maintained a calm, solution-oriented attitude and completed the landing safely. The disagreement began when the Muscat approach controller instructed the aircraft to descend to 2,200 feet.…
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Turkish Airlines Temporarily Returns 8 Weekly Heathrow Slots to PIA
Turkish Airlines is preparing to temporarily return eight weekly slots it holds at London Heathrow Airport to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as part of the 2026 summer schedule. The arrangement is reported to cover the summer season and to be temporary in nature. With the slot return, Turkish Airlines will suspend operations planned for certain Heathrow arrival and departure times…
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Southwest Airlines–Turkish Airlines Transatlantic Partnership Set to Launch in January 2026
Southwest Airlines (LUV) announced that it has entered into a transatlantic partnership with Turkish Airlines, with the program planned to begin in January 2026. Under the partnership, passengers will be able to combine Southwest’s U.S. domestic network with Turkish Airlines’ global network out of Istanbul on a single ticket. According to the company’s statement, Turkish Airlines serves more than 350…
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Turkish Airlines Aircraft Suffers Tire Burst During Landing in Paris
The Boeing 777 aircraft registered TC-JJT, preparing to operate Turkish Airlines’ Paris–Istanbul flight #TK1822, experienced an unknown issue during takeoff at Charles de Gaulle Airport. ARFF teams quickly responded to the aircraft, while passengers were safely and orderly disembarked.
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Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye have signed a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national flag carrier of South Africa. The agreement, which will take effect on 1 March 2026, was signed in Geneva by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat and South African Airways Prof. CEO John Lamola…
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Turkish Airlines and Samsung Introduce Smart Tagged Baggage Service
Turkish Airlines has announced a new partnership with Samsung to roll out a Smart Tagged Baggage Service designed to improve baggage tracking for passengers. Beginning December 1, travelers will be able to monitor their luggage through SmartThings Find when using baggage equipped with Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag. The flag carrier becomes the first airline globally to apply SmartThings technology to passenger…
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Statement from Turkish Airlines on Airbus Notice
Following Airbus’ announcement earlier this evening regarding a software issue, Turkish Airlines Communications Director Yahya Üstün issued the following statement: “Airbus has published an Operator Transmission (AOT) concerning all A320 aircraft worldwide. Eight A320 aircraft in our fleet have been evaluated within this scope, and after completing the procedures in line with the relevant instructions, they will be safely returned…
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Maduro Regime Cancels Flight Permissions of Six International Carriers Including Turkish Airlines
According to Reuters, the Venezuelan government has permanently revoked flight permissions previously granted to six airlines — Iberia, TAP Portugal, Avianca, Latam, Turkish Airlines, and GOL. The decision was formalized after the deadline for the airlines to resume flights to Venezuela expired. The official decree was published on Wednesday, accusing the airlines of “failing to comply with the state’s security…
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