TG to Launch Daily Istanbul Flights in December; Signs MOU with Turkish Airlines



(10/08/23)
 
Thai Airways has signed a memorandum of
understanding with Turkish Airlines that will see the two airlines
work towards a joint venture operations agreement.

Thai Airways will launch a daily service to Istanbul
from its hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) near Bangkok in
December.

Thai Airways was founded in 1960 and is a founding member of Star
Alliance. The national carrier operates flights to 57 destinations in 19 countries with
a fleet of 67 aircraft.

Thai Airways A350 reg: HS-THE. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com Click to enlarge.

Thai Airways A350 reg: HS-THE. Picture by Steven Howard of TravelNewsAsia.com

Chai Eamsiri, Thai Airways’ CEO, said, “This cooperation
would enhance the efficiencies of THAI and Turkish Airlines in
terms of connectivity and route network. Our customers will be
able to conveniently travel between Thailand and Türkiye as well
as on to Europe and other points in Asia, making full use of the
extensive networks offered by THAI and Turkish Airlines.”

Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft,
Turkish Airlines, also a Star Alliance member, has today a fleet
of 425 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 344 worldwide
destinations as 291 international and 53 domestics in 129
countries.

Bilal Ekşi, CEO of Turkish Airlines, said, “This
agreement represents an important milestone for the cooperation
between Turkish Airlines and THAI as it brings together the rich
cultural heritage of Türkiye and Thailand. This collaboration will
enhance connectivity between the two regions, provide seamless
travel experiences, and offer passengers a wider range of
destinations and services through both airlines’ networks.”




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