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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 to Use A350-1000ULR Aircraft on Nonstop Istanbul–Sydney Flights
Turkish Airlines aims to launch nonstop flights between Istanbul and Sydney by the end of 2027, making it one of the longest routes in the airline’s history. Speaking to Simple Flying during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker, said the route will be operated…
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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 Doha Flights
Turkish Airlines has announced that it will resume its Doha services on June 8 after temporarily suspending flights due to developments in the Middle East. ➡️ Istanbul–Doha flights operated under flight number TK780 will be conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Return flights from Doha to Istanbul under flight number TK781 will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
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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 Gradually Suspends 18 International Routes
Turkish Airlines Gradually Suspends 18 International RoutesTurkish Airlines has implemented a significant network adjustment for the 2026 summer season as part of its flight schedule update conducted this week. According to the planning, the airline will gradually suspend operations to 18 international destinations effective May and June 2026.📍🇯🇴 Aqaba (Jordan)📍🇩🇰 Billund (Denmark)📍🇬🇼 Bissau (Guinea-Bissau)📍🇺🇿 Fergana (Uzbekistan)📍🇸🇱 Freetown (Sierra Leone)📍🇨🇺 Havana…
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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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