Turkish Airlines
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Turkish Airlines’ Flight Diverts Following Passenger Fatality
A passenger became seriously ill on board Turkish Airlines flight #TK186 from Chicago to Istanbul, operated by a TC-LLJ registered Boeing 787. According to information obtained by@havasosyalmedya, the passenger sadly passed away despite efforts on board. The flight crew decided to divert the aircraft, which is expected to land shortly at St. John’s International Airport (YYT).
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Turkish Airlines Eyes Major Expansion Across the Americas as Widebody Deliveries Accelerate
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker spoke to HavaSosyalMedya during the IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, outlining the carrier’s expansion plans across the Americas and its future network growth strategy. “We are looking at the Americas as an entire continent, not only North America or the United States. We have significant growth…
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Turkish Airlines Resumes Dubai Flights
Turkish Airlines has announced that it will resume its United Arab Emirates services, which had been temporarily suspended due to developments in the Middle East. ➡️ The airline’s Istanbul–Dubai flights will resume on June 8 and will operate daily in both directions.
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Turkish Airlines Reports Net Profit of $226 Million in First Quarter
Turkish Airlines reported a net profit of $226 million in the first quarter of 2026. The company had posted a net loss of $41 million in the same period of 2025. According to the company’s summary income statement, net revenue reached $5.9 billion in the January–March 2026 period. In the same period last year, this figure stood at $4.0 billion.
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Turkish Airlines Reduces Istanbul-Balkans Flights for the Summer Season
Turkish Airlines has made a new update to its flight schedule in the region. The carrier is reducing frequencies on its Sarajevo, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Pristina routes for the 2026 summer season. 🇧🇦 Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina)An average reduction of 3 weekly flights is planned for the July-October period. Flights are expected to decrease from 93 to 80 in July,…
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Turkish Airlines Increases Extra Legroom Seat Selection Fees
Turkish Airlines has raised the fees for extra legroom seat selections on its flights from the US to Turkey. Previously priced at $159, the new charges have increased to $179 and $199. This change is also considered to be influenced by the ongoing situation in Iran.
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Turkish Airlines Suspends Billund Flights
Turkish Airlines will suspend its weekly four flights between Istanbul and Billund (Denmark) after May 1. While the airline has not made an official statement on the matter, the suspension is believed to be due to the recent increase in fuel prices.
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Leadership Change at Turkish Airlines – Murat Şeker Appointed Chairman, Ahmet Olmuştur Named CEO
A leadership reshuffle has taken place at Turkish Airlines. Murat Şeker has been appointed as Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, while Ahmet Olmuştur has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO). According to the company’s disclosure to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), Chairman Ahmet Bolat and Board Members Bilal Ekşi and Mecit Eş have resigned from their positions. Following…
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Turkish Airlines General Assembly Tomorrow
Turkish Airlines General Assembly Tomorrow | Leadership Changes Expected Turkish Airlines will hold its Ordinary General Assembly Meeting for the 2025 fiscal year on April 9. According to a report by Notbir, changes in the airline’s leadership are expected. The report claims that Murat Şeker will be appointed as Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, while Ahmet Olmuştur is…
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World’s Top 20 Airlines Lose $53B After War
Since the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, the combined market value of the world’s 20 largest publicly traded airlines has fallen by approximately $53 billion. The decline is being described as the most serious financial shock to the global aviation industry since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Financial Times, airspace restrictions…
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