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Turkish Airlines Captain Became Suspicious of the First Officer’s Behavior: First Officer Tested Positive for Alcohol, #TK1938 Flight Cancelled
According to an exclusive report by Belgian newspaper Gazet van Antwerpen (GVA), Turkish Airlines flight #TK1938 from Brussels to Istanbul was cancelled after the operating First Officer (FO) tested positive in a pre-flight alcohol screening. According to the information we obtained, before the flight, the Captain became suspicious of the First Officer’s behavior and requested that an alcohol test be…
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Turkish Airlines Prepares New Widebody Tender: 777X and A350-1000 Under Consideration
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker has outlined preparations for a new widebody aircraft acquisition during an interactive press meeting held by the airline. Şeker said Turkish Airlines is preparing a new request for proposals covering the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000 as part of its additional widebody fleet requirements. The options…
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Turkish Airlines Flight Returns Due to Sick Passenger
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, registered TC-JJM, operating flight #TK7 from Istanbul to Washington, squawked emergency code 7700 while flying over Bucharest due to a medical emergency involving a passenger. The aircraft returned to Istanbul Airport and dumped fuel while airborne to reduce its landing weight before making a safe landing. ℹ️ What does squawk code 7700 mean? ⚠️🔺 Important…
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Turkish Airlines Reports Strong Revenue Growth Despite Sharp Drop in Q2 Profit
Turkish Airlines (THY) reported a 20.5% year-over-year increase in revenue for the second quarter of 2026, reaching $7.2 billion. However, net profit fell 71.5% to $197 million, as higher fuel costs weighed on the carrier’s operating performance. Passenger revenue rose 14.9% to $5.7 billion, while cargo revenue jumped 58% to $1.27 billion. The airline attributed the strong cargo performance to…
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Turkish Airlines to Resume Caracas Flights
Turkish Airlines will resume flights between Istanbul and Caracas on Tuesday, August 25, following a temporary suspension after two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela on June 24. The earthquakes caused damage to the terminal at Simón Bolívar International Airport in La Guaira state, prompting the airline to suspend services for technical and operational reasons. Turkish Airlines will operate…
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flynas and Turkish Airlines Sign Code-Share Agreement
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flynas and Turkish Airlines have signed a code-share agreement to expand their flight networks and offer enhanced travel options. Under the strategic partnership, passengers of both airlines will gain access to a broader route network, flexible travel choices, and seamless booking processes. The agreement aims to strengthen flight connections between the two carriers while streamlining the…
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Turkish Airlines to Create Dedicated A350-1000 Subfleet for Australia Flights
Turkish Airlines is expected to operate a dedicated Airbus A350-1000 subfleet with a different cabin configuration from its standard A350-1000 fleet on its nonstop services to Australia. These aircraft will also reintroduce a Premium Economy cabin after a long absence. They will additionally feature the airline’s new Business Class suites. According to industry sources, these aircraft will have a cabin…
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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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