Turkish Airlines Cuts 11 Routes, Exits Five African Capitals Amid 737 MAX Order
The carrier has permanently dropped 11 routes, including five African capitals, as it takes delivery of 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets.
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The carrier has permanently dropped 11 routes, including five African capitals, as it takes delivery of 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets.
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Aviation & Connectivity
Middle East capacity fell as much as 54% year on year in March 2026, but IBA forecasts a Q4 recovery led by domestic growth, with Europe flows still lagging.
Hotels & Investment
Consultancy estimate covers Riyadh, Makkah, NEOM and the Red Sea; rival counts and ministry targets use different scopes and cannot be reconciled directly.
Aviation & Connectivity
New memorandum of understanding adds seven weekly frequencies on the Istanbul-Manila route and grants unlimited rights beyond the two cities.
Aviation & Connectivity
Turkish Airlines has removed 11 destinations from future schedules, while Corendon will cut its UK network from six airports to three for summer 2027.
Aviation & Connectivity
Damascus approves the L602 corridor as part of efforts to improve air connectivity and capture Gulf–Europe overflight traffic.
Hotels & Investment
Knight Frank puts the Kingdom's existing stock at 171,650 keys, with religious and leisure demand both expanding under Vision 2030.
Policy & Market Data
Official data shows travel revenue rose to $25.75 billion in the January–June period, with per-visitor spending also climbing.
Aviation & Connectivity
New agreement replaces 2000 pact, allows more airlines and up to 35 weekly flights between the two countries.
Aviation & Connectivity
Turkish Airlines chairman says flights to Australia will start between March 15-25, 2024, with Margot Robbie in talks for promotional role.