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Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines boasts an immensely diverse route network, serving more destinations than any other carrier worldwide. Flying out of its hub at the new Istanbul Airport, it has nearly 400 aircraft at its disposal which reach all corners of the world. A member of the Star Alliance since 2008, it uses its strategic location to offer key connections to and from Europe. (Featured Image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)

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Turkish Airlines

IATA/ICAO Code
TK/THY
Airline Type
Full Service Carrier
Year Founded
1933
Alliance
Star Alliance
CEO
Bilal Ekşi
Country
Turkey

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