Turkish Airlines Expands Global Network from Birmingham

Turkish Airlines has celebrated the launch of its new schedule from Birmingham Airport, increasing its daily flight programme from seven to ten flights each week to Istanbul - and beyond to the 221 global destinations in the airline’s ever-growing network. 

To celebrate the occasion, the airline specially arranged for its 200th aircraft, a Boeing 737-900, to operate the afternoon Istanbul service. Passengers were also treated to performances by The Orchestra of the Swan, cultural partner of Turkish Airlines. 

This development means that the number of flights a week to Istanbul and beyond with Turkish Airlines has doubled since starting operations from Birmingham in December 2008.

This is due to both the high demand from the Midlands to Istanbul as well as the two hundred plus global destinations available from Turkish Airlines Istanbul hub, throughout Europe, the Far East, the Middle East and Africa.

Selim Ozturk, General Manager for Turkish Airlines at Birmingham, said: “Since starting flights from Birmingham in 2008, we have been very grateful for the demand that is in the Midlands region and I’m very proud of the growth that we have achieved.”  

“The extra flights offer even more choice than ever thanks to our growing network from Istanbul, which now spans across 98 countries, providing 221 destinations worldwide for the Midlands’ business and leisure traveller.”

Turkish Airlines is a four star award winning airline with a fleet of 211 aircraft flying to more countries than any other airline in the world. 

Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport, said: “We are delighted that Turkish Airlines has gone from strength to strength and has committed so much into making its Birmingham operation such a success. 

“Passengers booking with Turkish Airlines not only get value for money, award winning service, modern aircraft and excellent punctuality, but also have access to 98 countries. These extra flights give greater choice and flexibility for those wanting to reach Istanbul and beyond.”

David Curtis, Artistic Director for Orchestra of the Swan, said: “The orchestra is proud to have Turkish Airlines as a Corporate Partner. It has a reputation for being a fantastic airline with an established international presence. Such a partnership will be invaluable in enabling us to realise our own international aspirations.”

Turkish Airlines preserved its title of Best Airline in Europe and scored a resounding success at the 2012 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Travellers voted the airline as the ‘Best Airline in Europe’, the second year running and it was named by Skytrax as the winner in the categories, ‘Best Airline in Southern Europe’, ‘World’s Best Premium Economy Class Airline Seat’ for its Comfort Class seats and ‘World’s 2nd Best Catering in Economy Class’.