Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines will become the fourth largest airline in the world with 810 airplanes in the next 10 years, says Ahmet Bolat, chairman of the board of directors.

In 2005, when the flag carrier had only 65 airlines, big European airlines considered Turkish Airlines a "boutique airline," Bolat said.

The number of passengers Turkish Airlines carried in January-July increased by 2.5 percent from a year ago to 57.4 million.

The international passenger tally rose by 2.9 percent year-on-year in the first eight months to 36.3 million, while the domestic passenger tally increased 1.8 percent annually to a little more than 21 million.

A Bulgarian tourist has died following a confrontation with hotel staff in the Turkish resort town of Kusadasi. Turkish media reported that the man, who was intoxicated, became agitated and began shouting at the hotel staff.

Two pivotal meetings held in Istanbul and Ankara have laid the groundwork for a major prisoner swap between the United States, Russia and other countries, according to security sources.

The earlier meetings, involving representatives from all relevant countries, were crucial in coordinating the exchange of 26 individuals at Esenboğa Airport in Ankara, the sources told Turkish media.

The number of passengers Turkish Airlines carried increased by 3.5 percent year-on-year in January-July to 48.94 million.

The international passenger tally was up 3.6 percent in the first seven months of 2024 from a year ago, reaching 30.9 million. Domestic passengers grew by 3.4 percent to more than 18 million.

Turkish Cargo aims to boost its revenues to $10 billion by 2033, Ali Türk, chief cargo officer at Turkish Airlines has said.

Turkish Cargo, flag carrier Turkish Airlines' cargo brand, increased its share of global market in the first half of 2024 to 5.8 percent, while its share hit an all-time high of 6 percent in May this year, according to Türk.

The National Intelligence Agency (MİT) said on Aug. 1 it has coordinated an extensive prisoner swap between the United States, Russia and other countries.

The exchange of 26 individuals took place in Esenboğa Airport in the Turkish capital Ankara on Aug. 1. Both countries have deployed their planes to Esenboğa Airport through the mediation of the MİT personnel.

Turkish Airlines (THY) has become the first airline outside the People's Republic of China to finance aircraft with Chinese yuan. 

According to a statement from the company, three Airbus A350 aircraft, which joined THY's fleet in May and July, were financed in Chinese Yuan through AVIC International Leasing and CCB Financial Leasing.

Turkish Airlines has sealed a compensation deal with International Aero Engines LLC (IAE) regarding the engines of some Airbus aircraft.

Flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) and Boeing have announced an order for four 777 Freighters to further strengthen the airline's position in the global air cargo market.

With this order, THY will operate 12,777 Freighters.