Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is the biggest carrier of the world which flies non-stop from a single airport than any other airline in the world. Turkish Airlines cover about 122 countries with 336 aircraft. The airline is headquartered in the Turkish Airlines General Management Building on the grounds of Ataturk Airport at Yeşilköy, Bakırköy in Istanbul.

The history of Airlines started in 1933 with a fleet size of five, and today it boasts of 336 aircraft. Turkish Civil Aviation made a historic decision in 2013 to go for the biggest aeroplane purchase. Turkish Airlines also opened maintenance and repair facilities at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport with the main objective to foster a comprehensive ecosystem causing ripples throughout the aviation sector. Turkish Airlines through its subsidiaries offered low-cost flights through AnadoluJet and SunExpress and cargo flights through Turkish Cargo.

Turkish Airlines was rated among the top 10 airlines in the world according to Skytrax. This status is reflected on the quality of the airline's services, the size of its fleet, and the diversity of its destinations.

Update of its fleet is a top priority emphasizing high safety, security, comfort standards and latest entertainment.

Owing to its membership in Star Alliance, it covers various destinations around the globe.

Passengers can easily manage their booking through Turkish Airlines online booking.

Shopping on board the plane.

Options for pre-selection of seats during online booking.

Complimentary meals and drinks on board for all passengers irrespective of their class.

The frequent flyer program, Miles & Smiles, gives customers the advantage of accumulating free miles amongst many other features.

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**1. Stopover in Istanbul (Voluntary Program):** This program is for passengers who intentionally plan a long layover to explore Istanbul. Eligibility requires a scheduled layover between 20 hours and 7 days (168 hours) on a round-trip ticket issued entirely by Turkish Airlines (ticket number starting with 235 prefix). Economy Class passengers receive one complimentary night in a 4-star hotel, while Business Class passengers receive two complimentary nights in a 5-star or luxury boutique hotel, including breakfast. Select high-value markets (e.g., USA, China, Japan, Singapore) receive upgraded allowances of two nights for Economy and three for Business. Passengers must apply proactively via the official Stopover portal or email at least 72 hours before their first flight; ground transportation is the passenger's responsibility.

**2. Hotel Service (Involuntary Layover):** This courtesy is for passengers facing long connections due to timetable limitations. Eligibility applies if a connection is 12 hours or more in Economy, or 9 hours or more in Business, with the crucial caveat that no shorter connection exists on that specific route on that day. The airline provides a free hotel room, meals, and complimentary airport-to-hotel ground transfers. This service cannot be booked in advance and must be claimed upon arrival at the Hotel Desk at Istanbul Airport.

GCC citizens utilizing these programs must verify their transit visa requirements with the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs e-Visa portal to ensure entry rights based on their passport origin.

Turkish Airlines strategically positions itself against regional and global competitors. It directly challenges the ME3 (Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways) for Europe-to-Asia and Americas-to-Middle East traffic by offering competitive pricing, an unparalleled network reaching tertiary cities, and efficient transit times through Istanbul's northern hub.

In the Saudi Arabian market, Turkish Airlines strengthens its presence through codeshare agreements with Flynas, deepening its penetration into domestic Saudi routes. Against European legacy carriers like Lufthansa and British Airways, Turkish Airlines often provides superior complimentary onboard catering in Economy and leverages lower operational costs. To counter regional low-cost operators like Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines has expanded its own subsidiary, AJet (formerly AnadoluJet), significantly increasing seat capacity to capture market share.