Turkish Airlines already flies to more than 350 destinations, more than any other carrier, so it must be increasingly difficult to find where it can profitably operate its fleet of more than 450 aircraft. The airline has won awards for its innovative financing methods and has now secured its first sustainability-linked loan for two Airbus A321neos. Turkish is ready to launch new route to Chile On Friday, Turkish Airlines announced it would soon connect its global network to the new and exciting destination of Santiago in Chile, the tenth country in which it will operate in the Americas.
The new service will commence on December 18, 2024, with four flights weekly from Istanbul to Santiago, with a stopover in Sao Paulo in both directions. Once the route takes off, Turkish Airlines (Turkish) will serve 26 destinations in the Americas, adding to its extensive presence in the region. The outbound service from Istanbul Airport (IST), flight TK215, will offer seamless access to Santiago, providing passengers from around the world with convenient connections to Chile via a single stopover in Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Pro. Ahmet Bolat said that as the airline that flies to more countries than any other, Turkish Airlines continues to bridge continents and cultures. He added that the launch of flights to Santiago reaffirms the airline's commitment to expanding its global flight network with unparalleled connectivity options.
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