Turkish Airlines launches services to Vancouver.
Date
2/26/2020 8:41:30 AM
(MENAFN- Bangladesh Monitor) Istanbul : Turkish airlines has announced to launch flights to Vancouver from June 9 operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft. Vancouver will be the airline's third city in Canada as it attempts to increase its footprint in North America.
The flight schedule on the route is as follows: Flight TK075 departs IST at 14:05 and lands at YVR at 15:50 while return flight TK075 from YVR departs at 17:20 and lands at IST at 14:50 (local time). Flights will depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
This new Vancouver service will complement the airline's existing Canadian services to Toronto and Montreal. Toronto sees six weekly frequencies to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines. Meanwhile, Montreal is served with thrice-weekly nonstop flights with a Boeing 787 coming soon.
The Boeing 787-9 aircraft features an all-new business class seat although Turkish Airlines may look at replacing that seat. With space for 30 Business Class passengers and 270 in Economy, Turkish Airlines is adding some great capacity between Western Canada and Istanbul.
Marking another step forward for Turkish Airlines, this new service to Vancouver allows passengers to have access to more one-stop destinations. Starting with a thrice-weekly, if the route turns out to be successful, the flag carrier of Istanbul has announced to increase services to the city afterwards.
Launches flights to Malabo, capital of Equatorial Guinea
Turkish Airlines launched flights to Malabo, the capital of Equatorial Guinea on February 7, making it the 319th destination to its flight network.
The airline's flights to Malabo, the 60th destination of the carrier in Africa, will be operated on Istanbul - Port Harcourt - Malabo - Istanbul route by Boeing 737-900 aircraft on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
M ilker Ayci, Chairman-Board and Executive Committee, Turkish Airlines said, "A new era has begun in Turkish aviation and tourism sector with the Istanbul Airport. Our new and improved operation hub offers us an unparalleled performance advantage when it comes enhancing our flight network. Today, in line with our continuing growth strategy, we are happy to announce the addition of Malabo to the ever-expanding flight network of Turkish Airlines. From this day forth, passengers travelling to Malabo will be able to enjoy the Turkish Airlines comfort and hospitality. We firmly believe that our new route will further enhance the relations between Turkey and Equatorial Guinea in all areas."
Malabo is the second largest city of Equatorial Guinea. Apart from being an oil-rich city, it is also at the forefront with tourism activities. With its natural wonders, rich world cuisine and historical architecture, Malabo is one of the most prominent destinations in Africa.
Travellers, wishing to experience the exotic atmosphere of Malabo, will be able to fly to this great destination with Turkish Airlines privilege at special introductory prices starting at USD 789.
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