Aviation & Connectivity
Southwest and Turkish Airlines Launch Single-Ticket Transatlantic Partnership
The airlines began offering joint itineraries via Istanbul in early 2026, giving Southwest customers access to 132 countries.
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Airline capacity, routes and airport developments.
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Aviation & Connectivity
Turkish Airlines Orders 5 FFS and 2 FTD from CAE for B787, A350, A321neo
CAE to deliver seven training devices plus options under multi-year contract announced at Farnborough Airshow.
Aviation & Connectivity
Kenya Airways Reclaims Leased Boeing 777-300ER from Turkish Airlines for Nairobi-London Flights
The 400-seat widebody returns to Kenya Airways' active registry after nearly a decade, entering daily service on the Nairobi-London Heathrow route to boost peak capacity.
Aviation & Connectivity
Riyadh Air orders 28 more Boeing 787s, adds 787-10 variant to fleet
Saudi carrier exercises options from 2023 order, converting 20 to larger 787-10, as it targets over 100 destinations by 2030.
Aviation & Connectivity
Gulf Airlines Adjust Schedules as US-Iran Tensions Trigger New Missile Attacks
Multiple Gulf states faced Iranian missile and drone fire on 13 July, prompting safety alerts and continued flight disruptions as carriers revise networks.
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Turkish Airlines Plans 40 Aircraft in 2027, A350-1000ULR for Australia, Premium Economy by 2028
Turkish Airlines expects 40 aircraft deliveries in 2027, a dedicated A350-1000ULR sub-fleet for future Australia flights, and a premium economy cabin launch by summer 2028.
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Dubai and Middle East Flight Disruption: Airlines Extend Route Suspensions Amid US-Iran Tensions
Carriers continue to cancel or reroute flights as geopolitical risks persist, impacting travel connectivity across the region.
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Turkish Airlines Launches Timișoara Flights, Lifts Romania Weekly Frequency to 47
The flag carrier adds a fourth Romanian city to its network with five weekly flights, boosting total weekly services to Romania to 47.
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Airlines Gradually Restore Middle East Flights After Iran Conflict, but Major Suspensions Extended
Carriers including Lufthansa Group, British Airways, and Singapore Airlines extend suspensions on key routes through late October, while Cathay Pacific and SunExpress plan resumptions from September.
Aviation & Connectivity
Turkish Airlines launches US-Türkiye fare campaign from $600 round-trip
Flag carrier offers discounted economy tickets for travel between Sept. 2026 and Feb. 2027, with bookings open through July 27.
Aviation & Connectivity
Turkish Airlines adds Phnom Penh, extends network to 132 countries
The carrier launched thrice-weekly flights to Cambodia in December 2025, becoming the only European airline serving the capital and setting a Guinness record for most countries flown to.
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Qatar Airways Ends Doha-Sofia Flights After 15 Years, Bulgaria Loses Key Asia Link
The Gulf carrier has closed its Sofia office and removed flights from its system, prompting industry calls for urgent new long-haul partnerships.