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Airlines

Turkish Airlines Targets Sydney for First Non-Stop Australia Service

Turkish Airlines will land in Sydney for the first time in December, but this is just the warm-up act. Expect things to get really interesting once the company gets new planes capable of flying from Istanbul to Australia non-stop.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Airlines

Turkish Airlines Is Pulling Fares From Sabre as it Pushes Direct Bookings

Turkish Airlines is ruffling feathers as it pushes for direct bookings starting in October. American Airlines failed an attempt for a similar strategy this year, which surely will inform the execution for Turkish.

Justin Dawes | 3 months ago

Tour Operators

Here’s What’s Behind a Strong Outlook for Indian Tour Operators – India Report

Research firms and the tourism industry are bullish on the potential of India for both domestic and international travel. Credit Ratings agency CRISIL has projected that a record 30 million Indians will travel overseas this year.

Bulbul Dhawan | 3 months ago

Podcasts

Google’s Cookies, AI’s Hype and Turkish Air’s Biz Class Bet

Today's podcast looks at Google's surprising pivot on cookies, industry leaders' disappointment in travel's use of AI, and why Turkish Airlines doesn't believe in premium economy.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Airlines

Why Doesn’t Turkish Airlines Have Premium Economy? We Ask the Chairman

Speaking to Skift, Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat explains why he is comfortable defying the direction of travel at most other long-haul airlines.

Gordon Smith | 4 months ago

Tourism

Turkey’s Strategy for Tourism: A Big Bet on China’s Travelers

The new darling of China's tourism industry may be none other than Turkey. Here's how Turkey is wooing China's new breed of travelers, who are young, hungry for off-the-beaten-path experiences, and spending more than before.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Airline Weekly

Europe’s Walmart in the Sky

Three of the world’s most exciting, ambitious, and successful airlines reported earnings last week. Ireland’s Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, and India’s IndiGo are all playing at the top of their game.

6 months ago

Airlines

2 Cities For The Price of 1: Portugal Turns Stopover Passengers into Tourists

TAP Air Portugal is one of a growing list of airlines encouraging transit passengers to explore the country during a long-haul layover. New figures show tens of thousands of travelers took the company up on its offer last year.

Gordon Smith | 6 months ago