Aviation & Connectivity
Turkey launches airline for Russian tourists to Antalya, defying NATO sanctions
Ankara backs new carrier and £240m in loans to travel firms to keep Russian sun-seekers flowing to Antalya resorts.
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Airline capacity, routes and airport developments.
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Turkish Airlines launches Timișoara flights, its fourth Romanian destination
Five weekly frequencies to Timișoara lift the carrier's Romania network to 47 weekly flights.
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British Airways expands winter 2026 network with Melbourne, Colombo; adds Middle East capacity
BA adds two new long-haul routes, boosts frequencies on leisure routes, and responds to Middle East conflict with extra Bangkok and Singapore flights.
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flynas and Turkish Airlines Launch Codeshare to Link Saudi Network with Global Routes
The partnership enables single-ticket bookings and seamless baggage transfers, supporting Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 aviation targets.
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beOnd Launches All-Premium Flights from Six European Cities to Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea
The all-premium airline will connect six European gateways to Red Sea International Airport starting later this year, targeting luxury travellers.
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Cyprus airports top Europe in connectivity growth as year-round tourism gains ground
Larnaca and Paphos airports lead European rankings for direct flight connectivity growth, with passenger numbers expected to exceed 13.5 million in 2026.
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UBS: Middle East conflict cuts airline seat capacity into August, easing but persistent
UBS analysis shows Middle East seat capacity down 24% in June, 4.6% in July, and 3% in August, with European long-haul growth turning negative.
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SOCAR Türkiye, Pegasus Airlines Sign SAF Cooperation Agreement
The partnership aims to develop Türkiye's sustainable aviation fuel value chain through feasibility studies and joint working groups.
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Istanbul Airport tops European flight rankings with 1,623 daily flights
Eurocontrol data shows Istanbul Airport leading Europe in average daily flights for July 13-19, ahead of Amsterdam and Paris CDG.
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Turkish Airlines to Launch Nonstop Istanbul-Sydney Flights in Late 2027
The carrier will operate ultra-long-haul services between Istanbul and Sydney, competing with Qantas' Project Sunrise.
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Turkish Airlines Adds Cambodia as 132nd Country, Expands Far East Network to 20 Cities
The carrier launches thrice-weekly flights to Phnom Penh, becoming the only European airline serving the Cambodian capital, while also reporting 8.4% passenger growth in 2025.
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THY Signs Simulator Deals, Joins Sustainable Aviation Fuel Fund
Turkish Airlines expands training capacity with new simulator agreements and invests in SAF development through an industry fund.