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Turkish Airlines aims for 30 per cent growth

With more people from around the world flocking to Turkey, Turkish Airlines has announced that it wants to increase growth in some sectors by 30 per cent.Speaking in an interview with Express Travel World, Pramod Sahni, the airline's sales and marketing manager in India, said that he wished to see this growth come from the subcontinent.As more people from around the world invest in property in Turkey, Mr Sahni stated that he expects this to be reflected in increased flights from India: "We want to increase the frequencies and talks are on between the civil aviation ministries of the two...

18-05-2007 - read more...

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More foreign flyers choosing Turkish Airlines

The participation of Turkish Airlines (THY) in international airways union Star Alliance has led to a rise in the number of foreign passengers flying with the carrier.THY witnessed strong annual growth of 20 per cent and it is estimated that membership in the union will stimulate growth by an additional ten per cent. Business to Scandinavian countries alone has risen by 40 per cent and the airline is hoping to nearly double its number of weekly flights to the area. It has increased its air fleet from 65 carriers to over 100 in just three years.Commenting on the rising number of foreign...

17-05-2007 - read more...

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Bulgaria to Turkey flights to increase

Bulgarian tour operators are set to increase the number of flights to Turkey in the belief that there will be a large demand among Bulgarian tourists for holidays in Turkish resorts this summer.There will be a surge in the number of charter flights on offer between Bulgaria and Turkey from May to September. Marmaris, Antalya and Bodrum are among the most popular Turkish holiday destinations.According to Bulgarian daily Dnevnik, the increased demand is due to the range of competitive package deals currently on offer. With Bulgaria improving its own tourist industry in recent years, it is also...

11-05-2007 - read more...

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Turkish Airlines to codeshare

Turkish Airlines has increased its codeshare use, improving the number of flights between northern Europe and Turkey.In the Lufthansa deal, people jetting out to their investment property in Turkey will be able to take advantage of more frequent flights from Munich to Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir, building upon the flights that already operate from Frankfurt.Many people often find it cheaper and more convenient to fly to big hub airports on the continent to connect to more frequent flights abroad, as with the extra flights now available from Germany.Frequent fliers will be able to collect air...

08-05-2007 - read more...

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Antalya tipped to become Mediterranean hub

Antalya airport is being tipped to become a Mediterranean hub following a US$2.7 billion (£1.4 billion) expansion plan.Contractors will be selected soon to improve the coastal resort's airport and make it even easier for those with an investment property in Turkey to get there.TAV Airports Holdings, which already runs Istanbul airport, said it will bid, as will Germany's Fraport in partnership with Turkey's IC Holding.Celebi Airport Services was also in the running but was disqualified, though it has launched legal action due to this.The deal will help tourists as around 90 per cent of...

03-05-2007 - read more...

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Extra flights due to Bodrum demand mooted

An increase in demand for investment property in Turkey from foreign consumers could lead to additional chartered flights going directly to Bodrum.Currently flights only run to the area during the holiday season, but Parador Properties believes there could be enough demand to run flights through the winter for potential real estate owners.It has already approached tour operators Sunstop UK as well as TUI, a German company which owns a small air-fleet.Jack Hamilton, Parador managing director, said: "We are contemplating chartering flights to get our clients out to Bodrum throughout the...

01-05-2007 - read more...

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