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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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Turkish Airlines Cancels Istanbul–Caracas Flights from November 24–28
Turkish Airlines announced that its round-trip flights between Istanbul Airport and Caracas will be canceled from November 24–28 due to operational reasons. In a notice sent to travel agencies, the airline requested that necessary arrangements be made to redirect passengers to alternative flights. The airline specified that only the Istanbul–Caracas route will be affected during this period, while flights from…
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Turkish Airlines Decides to Sell Its Entire Stake in Air Albania
Turkish Airlines announced in a disclosure to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that it has decided to sell its entire shareholding in Air Albania SHPK, in which it currently owns a 49 percent stake. The company stated that all significant developments related to the sale process will be shared with investors as the process progresses. Air Albania, founded in 2018…
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“Bomb Joke” Causes Panic on Istanbul–Batman Flight
A passenger caused panic on Turkish Airlines flight #TK2682 from Istanbul to Batman after joking, “It’s like I have a bomb on me,” on board an Airbus A321 registered TC-JRR. The passenger was removed from the aircraft by police. According to reports, the incident occurred after boarding was completed. Upon hearing the passenger make the comment “It’s like I have…
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Miami International Airport Celebrates 10 Years of Turkish Airlines Flights ✈️
Miami International Airport (MIA) has celebrated the 10th anniversary of Turkish Airlines’ flights to Miami. Launched in 2015, the Istanbul–Miami route has provided direct access from Turkey to the southeastern United States, maintaining continuous service ever since. In a statement, the airport highlighted Turkish Airlines’ contribution to Miami’s global connectivity and its commitment to high-quality service over the past decade.
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Turkish Airlines Increases Flight Frequency to the UAE 🇹🇷🛫🇦🇪
Turkish Airlines has announced that it will increase the number of flights to Abu Dhabi, the capital and second-largest city of the United Arab Emirates, starting from October 26. From that date, the airline will raise its weekly flight frequency from 10 to 14, with services operated during night and morning hours. Turkish Airlines has been operating scheduled flights to…
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Turkish Airlines Could Shift 150 Boeing Orders to Airbus if Engine Talks Fail
According to a Reuters report, Turkish Airlines (THY) Chairman Ahmet Bolat said that if negotiations with engine supplier CFM International do not progress, the airline may redirect its Boeing 737 MAX orders to Airbus. Speaking to Reuters in Stockholm, Bolat said that THY would continue its agreement with Boeing if CFM offered favorable financial terms but noted that disagreements over…
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Turkish Airlines to Host IATA’s World Passenger & Financial Symposium in Istanbul
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, is hosting the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) joint World Passenger Symposium (WPS) and World Financial Symposium (WFS), taking place on 5–6 November 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The event will convene global leaders from aviation, finance, retailing, payments, and digital identity to shape the future of passenger travel…
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