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 and airline business models.

Turkish Airlines Chief Financial Officer and Member of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee Assoc. Prof. Murat Şeker stated: “Turkish Airlines is glad to host the joint IATA WFS/WPS in Istanbul, our home city. As the airline that connects more countries than any other, we are committed to leading the transformation of passenger travel and stay at the forefront of the industry regarding innovation in finance, digital identity, and retailing which are central to offer smarter, simpler and more comfortable journey worldwide.”

IATA Senior Vice President, Corporate Services & CFO Sandrine Le Borgne said: “Aviation is on the cusp of a major transformation. New retailing models, disruptive payment technologies, and digital identity are reshaping how airlines serve customers and run their businesses. CFOs will be at the center of this shift, ensuring the financial strategies, systems, and investments align with the industry’s future. IATA WFS/WPS is a unique opportunity to take stock of these changes, learn from those at the cutting