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Pegasus Airlines CEO Güliz Öztürk Addresses Questions from HavaSosyalMedya Following the Historic Aircraft Order with Boeing
Pegasus Airlines CEO Güliz Öztürk Addresses Questions from HavaSosyalMedya Following the Historic Aircraft Order with Boeing: Are there plans to use Boeing 737-10 aircraft for long-haul or new international destinations? For example, do you aim to fly to regions beyond Europe?▶️ The Boeing 737-10 is a highly efficient aircraft model with a capacity of 230 passengers and a range of…
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Severe Rainfall Disrupts Istanbul Flights, Delays and Diversions Ongoing
Heavy rainfall in Istanbul and surrounding areas has disrupted flight operations, leading to significant delays. Numerous departing flights from Istanbul airports are experiencing delays, while arriving aircraft have been put on hold. Planes running low on fuel are being diverted to calmer weather destinations such as İzmir, Ankara, and Antalya.
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Water Quality in Istanbul Airport Water Dispensers
Istanbul Airport features 18 water dispensers providing free access to hot or cold drinking water. This practice, which has become standard in many airports worldwide, was introduced at Istanbul Airport approximately two years ago. Moreover, it is increasingly becoming common in various locations across Türkiye, and we’ll soon be sharing some positive news regarding this trend. Now, let’s get back…
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Turkish Technic to provide Component Support Services for Garuda Indonesia
Turkish Technic has recently signed a multi-year Component Support Agreement with Garuda Indonesia, the flag carrier airline of Indonesia, at the MRO Asia-Pacific event held in Singapore. This new agreement covers the Airbus A330 and Boeing 777 fleets of Garuda Indonesia, allowing the operator to benefit from Turkish Technic’s vast inventory of components and comprehensive solution services. Regarding the agreement Mikail…
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Turkish Airlines Named “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” in World Finance’s Sustainability Awards 2024
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, continues to set an example in the aviation sector with its pioneering sustainability initiatives. Once again, Turkish Airlines has been honored with the “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” award by World Finance, marking the prestigious recognition for the third consecutive year.Amid the significant challenges posed by the climate crisis to the aviation…
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Belgian consumers association files complaint against four low-cost airlines for illegal luggage surcharges
Testachats/Testaankoop, the Belgian consumer protection organisation, has lodged a formal complaint against Ryanair, Vueling, Wizzair, and EasyJet. The complaint addresses the airlines’ practice of charging passengers additional fees for carrying reasonably sized hand luggage, with surcharges ranging from 8 to 75 euros per bag. Unfair Commercial PracticeTestachats argues that this practice constitutes an unfair commercial tactic, as it obscures the…
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Middle East passenger numbers ‘will double to hit 530 million in 2043’
Kamil Al Awadhi, IATA’s Regional VP for Africa and the Middle East, was speaking to media on Sunday ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) in Dubai. Dubai: Middle East passenger numbers are expected to double and hit 530 million in 2043, an International Air Transport Association (IATA) official told media on Sunday ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM)…
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China’s C919 serves first overseas commercial chartered flight
A China Eastern Airlines C919 jetliner commenced its first overseas commercial chartered flight on Saturday, providing a round-trip service between Shanghai and Hong Kong. Flying from the Hong Kong International Airport to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Saturday morning, the jetliner carried more than 100 young Hong Kong talents. The 6. C919 joined the CEA fleet on Tuesday, indicating the acceleration…
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