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Turkey to require negative PCR tests from international passengers

COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Turkey to require negative PCR tests from international passengers

Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced that passengers flying to Turkey will be required to submit negative COVID-19 PCR tests as of December 30 amid concerns over a global rise in case numbers and a fast-spreading new strain of the novel coronavirus.

28 December 2020

2 citizens to be paid damages for their cat that got missing in cargo

2 citizens to be paid damages for their cat that got missing in cargo

A person in Turkey’s southeastern province of Antep wanted to send his daughter’s cat to her in İzmir by air and contracted a courier company. However, the cat got missing in the cargo. The father and mother will now be paid damages.

22 December 2020

Turkish Airlines Extends Flight Suspension, Pegasus Airlines Cancels Domestic Flights

Turkish Airlines Extends Flight Suspension, Pegasus Airlines Cancels Domestic Flights

Turkish Airlines has extended the suspension of domestic flights until June 4 and international flights until June 10. Pegasus Airlines has also announced that all domestic flights have been cancelled between May 28 and June 3.

Turkish Airlines Cancels Flights to New York

Turkish Airlines Cancels Flights to New York

Bilal Ekşi, the CEO of Turkish Airlines, has announced that the flights to New York have been cancelled. According to latest reports, 37 thousand 258 coronavirus cases have been confirmed and 385 people have lost their lives in the city so far.

Turkish Airlines Suspends Flights to China Until February 9

Turkish Airlines Suspends Flights to China Until February 9

Turkish Airlines has announced that it has suspended its flights to Chinese cities of Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai and Xian until February 9 due to coronavirus.

31 January 2020

Turkish Airlines Limits Alcoholic Beverage Service in International Flights

Turkish Airlines Limits Alcoholic Beverage Service in International Flights

Starting from this week, Turkish Airlines will not serve raki, gin and vodka to economy class passengers in international flights taking less than six hours. A single brand of whiskey will be served to passengers in flights longer than six hours.

5 December 2019

Affiliate of Turkish Airlines Terminates Contract with Water Brand of İstanbul Municipality

The contract between Hamidiye, the water brand of İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality, and Turkish Ground Services (TGS), an affiliate of Turkish Airlines, has been terminated.

Turkish Airlines Not to Give Out Agos Newspaper Anymore

Turkish Airlines Not to Give Out Agos Newspaper Anymore

Giving out Agos newspaper free of charge at its newspaper stands in international terminals since 2013, Turkish Airlines (THY) has unilaterally terminated its contract with Agos. The weekly newspaper will no longer be on the THY newspaper stands.

Several Countries Suspend Boeing 737 Max Flights Including Turkey

Several Countries Suspend Boeing 737 Max Flights Including Turkey

After Boeing 737 Max type aircraft which took off from Turkey have been diverted back in mid-air, Turkish Airlines (THY) has suspended the flight operations of 12 Boeing 737 Max planes in its fleet along with several other countries.

Treasury Hands Over Shares in 11 Companies Including THY, Halk Bank to Wealth Fund

Treasury Hands Over Shares in 11 Companies Including THY, Halk Bank to Wealth Fund

According to the Cabinet decision, the Treasury handed over its holdings in THY, Borsa İstanbul, Ziraat Bank, Halk Bank, BOTAŞ, PTT, TÜRKSAT, Turkish Petroleum, ETİ Maden, Türk Telecom, and Çaykur to a sovereign wealth fund.

6 February 2017

Turkish Airlines Urges Pilots to Marry to Prevent Accidents

Turkish Airlines Urges Pilots to Marry to Prevent Accidents

Turkish Airlines (THY) General Manager Kotil, recalling allegations that the Germanwings co-pilot crashed the plane on purpose killing 150 people, said they would encourage their pilots to marry.

All Acts of Protest Prohibited at Atatürk Airport

All Acts of Protest Prohibited at Atatürk Airport

The Atatürk Airport Security Commission decided to ban all demonstrations and acts of protest inside airport grounds. The move comes in wake of a decision by the Turkish Airlines (THY) to lay off 305 employees who had gone on a strike, while the head of the Turkish Civil Aviation Union (Hava-İş) also warned of safety hazards caused by a shortage of employees.

Indefinite Action Began at THY

Indefinite Action Began at THY

THY employees began a continious action until the draft law that banned airline strikes is withdrawn and the threat of dismissal ends.

Sacked Japanese Workers Protest THY

11 Japanese cabin crew, who were dismissed by the Turkish Airlines protest at Nakata Airport.

Plane Might Have Crashed Due to Altimeter Error, Say Dutch Officials

The head of the Dutch Safety Authority has announced that last week’s Turkish Airlines plane crash in Amsterdam may have been caused by a faulty altimeter.

Plane Crash: Dutch Officials Suspect Engine Problems

The leader of an investigative team on the accident site in Amsterdam has expressed suspicions that engine trouble is to blame for the accident. Of the nine dead, five are said to be of Turkish and four of US nationality.

28 February 2009