content tagged with Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines extends flight suspension to Ukraine, Moldova

Turkish Airlines extends flight suspension to Ukraine, Moldova

The flag carrier will not operate flights to and from Ukraine and Moldova until March 15.

28 February 2022

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

Turkish Airlines cancels flights to Afghanistan as Taliban takes over

The flag carrier had sent one last plane to Kabul for citizens of Turkey who wanted to leave the country.

Turkey to resume flights from the UK, Denmark

Turkey to resume flights from the UK, Denmark

Bilal Ekşi, the CEO of Turkish Airlines, has announced that the passengers who receive negative PCR tests 72 hours prior to departure will be allowed to enter Turkey.

Turkish Airlines suspends flights from UK to Turkey

Turkish Airlines suspends flights from UK to Turkey

While flights from the United Kingdom (UK) to Turkey have been suspended amid a new coronavirus strain, flights from Turkey to the UK and from the UK to other countries reportedly continue.

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 to put foreign national pilots on unpaid leave

Turkish Airlines to put foreign national pilots on unpaid leave

Turkish Airlines will put its foreign national pilots on unpaid leave starting from November 1, 2020. While it is still not yet certain whether the citizens of Turkey will also be affected, the decision will be reviewed after six months.

26 October 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.

Lynch Attempt Against Fashion Designer Barbaros Şansal at Airport

Lynch Attempt Against Fashion Designer Barbaros Şansal at Airport

Deported from Northern Cyprus due to post he had shared on the social media, Barbaros Şansal was has been subjected to a lynch attempt after leaving the plane in Atatürk Airport in İstanbul.

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.

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Faces Ambargo From Turkish Airlines

Cumhuriyet Newspaper Faces Ambargo From Turkish Airlines

YAY-SAT, the distributor of Cumhuriyet, sent a letter to the newspaper, saying that their issues will no longer be allowed on flights operated by Turkish Airlines.

15 January 2015

Snow Covers Turkey

Snow Covers Turkey

While it is snowing in several cities in Turkey, Weather Forecast Institute announced that heavy snowfall would affect 18 cities.

30 December 2014

Turkish Airlines Bans Red Lipstick For Flight Attendants

Turkish Airlines Bans Red Lipstick For Flight Attendants

The administration of Turkish Airlines, a state-run company flying to more than 200 destinations worldwide, banned the usage of red lipstick and hair buns.

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.

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

Nine Dead as Turkish Airlines Plane Crashes in Amsterdam

Early Wednesday morning, a Turkish Airlines plane said to have been flying from Istanbul crashed at Amsterdam's airport. Nine are reported to have died, while fifty are injured, 25 of them seriously.

25 February 2009