Abu Dhabi, UAE: 16 December 2015: Turkish Airlines, Europe's best airline has launched daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul's Ataturk airport, adding frequencies on the route, which previously shared four flights a week.
Turkish Airlines will now be able to carry approximately 2500 passengers between the two cities on a weekly basis.
As the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi has one of the world's largest and most well-regarded financial centres and is rich in art and commerce. Located close to Dubai, it is an excellent stepping off point for those with a penchant for culture, and boasts the Saadiyat Island Cultural District, which includes the Louvres and Guggenheim museums, which will attract art-lovers from across the world once they open in 2016 and 2017, respectively.
Additionally, the commercial centre of the UAE, has access to the airline's network of more than 280 destinations across the world and is expected to further bolster business opportunities across the region.
Adem Ceylan, Vice President, Sales, Middle East and Cyprus, Turkish Airlines, said: "Our new daily flight to Abu Dhabi combines world-class service with convenient access to this important Middle Eastern gateway from across our global network. With our wide-bodied planes, we will be able to fly over many more passengers to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis, and have them experience the wonderful service on Turkish Airlines."
Turkish Airlines customers travelling to and from Abu Dhabi will enjoy unparalleled comfort and amenities on board the airline's Airbus 321.
Throughout all cabin classes, passengers can enjoy 280 movies and 640 TV series and documentaries. In addition to these options, the airline offers 20 games and radio, live satellite TV and news channels access, among others.
Turkish Airlines flight TK 869 will depart Abu Dhabi at 06. 10hrs and will arrive at Istanbul Ataturk International Airport at 09:35 am the same day. The return flight will depart at 21:10 pm and arrive at 03:50 am.
*Skytrax survey of 2015
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About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline today with a fleet of 299 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 280 destinations worldwide with 232 international and 48 domestic. According to Skytrax survey of 2015, Turkish Airlines was chosen "Europe's Best Airline" for the fifth and "Best Airline in Southern Europe" for the seventh consecutive time. Having won in 2010 the world's "Best Economy Catering Service", in 2013 the world's "Best Business Catering Service", and in 2014 "Best Business Catering Service" awards, Turkish Airlines was this year awarded the world's "Best Business Class Lounge Dining" and "Best Business Airline Lounge" prizes in the Skytrax survey. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on www.turkishairlines.com.
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 traveller. 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 India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, THAI and United. The integration of Avianca Brasil is currently in progress. Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more than 18,500 daily flights to 1,321 airports in 193 countries For additional information visit www.staralliance.com and/or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or LinkedIn.
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