Turkish Airlines celebrates sustainability with “Tomorrow On-board” initiative – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines celebrates sustainability with “Tomorrow On-board” initiative – Business Traveller

Turkish Airlines has launched a new sustainability initiative called “Tomorrow On-Board”, which will involve a new cohesive set of principles through which the airline will govern its commitment to sustainability, along with sustainably-made inflight products. The announcement was made earlier this month in line with World Environment Day, with a special event held at Turkish…

Turkish Airlines and Air China sign new freesale codeshare agreement – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines and Air China sign new freesale codeshare agreement – Business Traveller

Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines and People’s Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare agreement, transitioning from their long-standing blocked space partnership. This agreement, initially covering flights between Istanbul and Beijing, marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between the two…

Turkish Airlines teams up with football legend José Mourinho for its latest advertisement – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines teams up with football legend José Mourinho for its latest advertisement – Business Traveller

The official sponsor of the UEFA Champions League, Turkish Airlines, has collaborated with one of football’s most esteemed managers, José Mourinho, by featuring him in their latest advertisement. As part of the campaign, in a short film, José Mourinho is seen experiencing Turkish Airlines’ in-flight services, emerging victorious in a challenging chess match, enjoying gourmet…

Turkish Airlines creates revolutionary pet passport – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines creates revolutionary pet passport – Business Traveller

In a cute new move that will have “pet pawrents” rejoicing, Turkish Airlines has officially become the first airline in the world to create a dedicated pet passport. kNown as the “Pawsport”, the groundbreaking initiative is designed to cater to the specific needs of passengers’ pets, ensuring the pets’ comfort and well-being during air travel….

Turkish Airlines increases number of flights to Italy – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines increases number of flights to Italy – Business Traveller

From 31 March 2024, Turkish Airlines will be expanding its flights to and from four locations in Italy through a total of 13 new flights. Turkish Airlines currently operates flights from Istanbul to eight cities in Italy, including Milan, Rome, Venice, Bologna, Naples, Bari, Catania, and Palermo. The newly-expanded service will see an increase in…

Turkish Airlines to increase frequency on Manchester-Istanbul route – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines to increase frequency on Manchester-Istanbul route – Business Traveller

Turkish Airlines is adding more flights from Manchester to Istanbul this summer, owing to increased passenger demand. The carrier, which currently operates three flights per day between the two cities, plans to add an additional four services (one per day on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) from 19 May. This will increase the number of…

Turkish Airlines launches customer translation devices at airports in Turkey and the UK – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines launches customer translation devices at airports in Turkey and the UK – Business Traveller

Turkish Airlines is rolling out dozens of SmartMic language translation devices to help improve communication between customers and staff. Passengers can speak into the devices in their native tongue, which will then translate what has been said into staff members’ first language. The devices feature seven-inch screens on either side, allowing both passengers and staff…

Turkish Airlines to launch Istanbul-Melbourne service on 15 March – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines to launch Istanbul-Melbourne service on 15 March – Business Traveller

Turkish Airlines has ended speculation by confirming that its new Melbourne service will launch in March. The carrier has been talking up the launch of flights to Australia for the last year or so, and earlier this month it announced plans to serve Melbourne via a one line “route announcement” on the Investor Relations section…

Türkiye extends visa-free entry to nationals of four GCC countries – Business Traveller
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Türkiye extends visa-free entry to nationals of four GCC countries – Business Traveller

Starting 23 December 2023, Türkiye extended its visa-free entry programme to nationals of four GCC countries including the UAE, Oman, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia. The decision, issued through a presidential decree by Tayyip Erdogan, President of Türkiye, allows tourists from these four countries to now spend 90 out of 180 days in Türkiye without a…

Turkish Airlines confirms Melbourne plans – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines confirms Melbourne plans – Business Traveller

Turkish Airlines has confirmed it plans to launch flights to the Australian city of Melbourne, via a one line “route announcement” on the Investor Relations section of its website. The carrier has been talking up the launch of flights to Australia for some months, with chairman of the board and executive committee recently briefing local…