NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At a time when airlines are scaling back their service and charging extra costs to customers, Turkish Airlines, recently selected Europe’s Best Airline by the world’s largest airline review site, Skytrax, is changing the face of air travel. Travelers can now fly from the U.S. to 190 destinations around the globe via Istanbul while enjoying standard-setting service and gourmet cuisine with one of the youngest fleets in the airline industry.
A member of the Star Alliance since April of 2008, Turkish Airlines is a global leader in in-flight comfort and innovation. Passengers who board a Turkish Airlines flight will be pleasantly surprised by luxury accommodations and on board amenities offered in any of the three cabin options (Economy, Comfort or Business Class). A personal care kit is provided in all classes while gourmet in-flight menu choices on board offer passengers top-tier restaurant quality cuisine and experience in the sky. Besides the Turkish gastronomy, the airline carries out its international cuisine with “Flying Chef” service in its Business Class on long haul trans-oceanic flights. The airline also recently launched high-speed Wi-Fi broadband Internet access and Live TV on Trans-Atlantic flights from New York and Los Angeles.
“We are committed to transforming airline travel into a memorable experience from the moment they board our planes until they reach their final destination, regardless of whether they are sitting in Economy, Comfort or Business Class,” said Turkish Airlines General Manager, Dr. Temel Kotil. “From our award-winning five star gourmet cuisine and our world class in-flight entertainment to our impeccable service, Turkish Airlines sets a new standard in air travel that is rare in the industry.”
For over 78 years, Turkish Airlines has prided itself on providing the best in-flight passenger service, quality, safety and reliability. In addition to being named “Europe’s Best Airline,” Skytrax also honored the airline with other prestigious awards including “Best Premium Economy Seats” for its Comfort Class seats and “Best Airline Southern Europe.” Turkish Airlines also beat out 18 other airlines around the world and was chosen by passengers as the best provider of in-flight food in a poll done by flight comparison site, Skyscanner.
In an effort to accommodate its rapid global expansion, Turkish Airlines is committed to adding 19 new airplanes in 2012, along with new routes and destinations. In addition to Europe, Turkish Airlines has strategically expanded into Russia, Central Asia, the Far East, the Middle East, Africa and The Americas. The airline recently announced new Balkan routes and continues to expand service from its U.S. gateways of Chicago, New York, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. - all of which offer non-stop flights to the airline’s Istanbul hub with convenient onward connections.
About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 with a fleet of only five airplanes, Star Alliance member, Turkish Airlines is today a four star airline with a fleet of 177 aircraft (passenger and cargo) flying to 190 cities around the world, comprised of 40 domestic and 150 international destinations. One of the fastest growing airline companies, Turkish Airlines has received several “Passengers Choice Awards” from the consumer ranking group, Skytrax. Based on 2011 results, Turkish Airlines has been chosen as the winner in 3 categories, “Best Airline Europe”, “Best Premium Economy Seats” for its Comfort Class seats and “Best Airline Southern Europe”. It has also received awards for its catering and holds a coveted 4-star designation, putting the airline in a small group of top quality carriers. Turkish Airlines was also given the Skytrax designation of “World’s Best Economy Class On-board Catering” in 2010, and Skyscanner’s “Best On-board Food 2011”. Long haul Business Class passengers also enjoy the Flying Chef service on-board.
About Star Alliance:
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international traveler. Its acceptance by the market has been recognized by numerous awards, including the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award and Best Airline Alliance by both Business Traveller Magazine and Skytrax. The member airlines are: Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Blue1, British Midland International, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spanaır, SWISS, TAM Airlines, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, THAI, United and US Airways. Avianca-TACA, Copa Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines have been announced as future members. Overall, the Star Alliance network offers more than 21,000 daily flights to 1,290 airports in 189 countries.