Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is the flagship carrier of Turkey. The airline is Known for its commitment to providing exceptional on-ground and in-flight service with a touch of Turkish hospitality. With the popularity of Turkish Airlines bookings on the rise, the carrier continues its endeavors to expand its fleet and network to new destinations. In short, Turkish Airlines guarantees a comfortable and memorable experience. 

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Historical Highlights

• On May 20, 1933: Turkish Airlines was founded with only 5 aircraft and less than 30 employees.

• In 1947: The first Turkish flight to fly overseas took off from Istanbul to Athens. 
• In 1951: Turkish Airlines fleet reached 33 aircraft. Also, new destinations were added, which are Cairo, Beirut, and Nicosia. 
• In 1958: 5 Viscount 794 aircraft joined Turkish Airlines fleet as the airline switched to jet-powered aircraft.
• In 1961: Captains Zihni Barın and Nurettin made history for being the first to cross the Atlantic Ocean on an F-27 aircraft from USA to Istanbul. 
• In 1972: Turkish Airlines capital doubled to reach 400 million. 
• In 1973: Turkish Airlines added the first DC-10 European aircraft to its fleet. 
• In 1983: In 50 years of operation, Turkish Airlines carried 2.5 million passengers. 
• In 2008: Turkish Airlines joined Star Alliance.

Turkish Airlines Fleet

Turkish Airlines owns the youngest and most advanced fleet in Europe. With 388 aircraft, the airline operates from Istanbul Airport to 129 countries worldwide. The fleet includes the following models: 

• Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
• Airbus A350-900
• Boeing 777-300 ER
• Airbus A330-300
• Airbus A330-200
• Airbus A321neo
• Boeing 737-900ER
• Airbus A321-200
• Airbus A320-200
• Boeing 737-800
• Airbus A319-132/100
• Boeing 737 MAX 9
• Boeing 737 MAX 8

Turkish Cargo 

Turkish Cargo is the fastest-growing air cargo brand in the world. IATA statistics for 2021 indicated that Turkish Cargo increased its market share to more than 5% as it transported 1 in every 20 air cargo worldwide. It, thus, earned the title, "Fastest Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year".

Turkish Cargo delivers a wide range of shipments, including pharma, live, fresh, valuable, and funeral. All are supported by real-live tracking. 

Turkish Airlines Recognitions and Awards

(Awards & Recognitions)

Turkish Airlines Codeshare Partners

Since a codeshare agreement is one way to expand services to more destinations,Turkish Airlines has partnered with the below airlines:

(Partners Source)