Turkish Airlines "200th aircraft" Boeing 737-9F2ER TC-JYI visits Birmingham on Tuesday 2 April 2013

Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-9F2ER TC-JYI which is their "200th aircraft".... Photo: Ron Kosys

.... operated their flight from Istanbul touching down on Runway 33

.... this aircraft which wears a special colour scheme Photo: Ian Bowley

.... was visiting to mark the increased frequency of their service

.... from Istanbul to 10 flights a week Photos: Brett Allen

.... and was greeted to a traditional water canon salute

.... by the Birmingham Airport Fire Service

   

.... before taxiing to its parking stand

.... lets play that again - the view from Elmdon

.... as the aircraft goes through the water arch

.... and turns to its parking stand Photos: Laurence Jones

.... and parks on Stand 42R - while the aircraft is being turned round....

Selim Ozturk, General Manager for Turkish Airlines at Birmingham hosted a reception in the gate area

.... with Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport, and the flight crew helping cut the cake

The Turkish Airlines cake!

The "Orchestra of the Swan" then joined everyone on the aircraft steps....

.... a quick check in the cockpit as the Captain prepares for departure

.... and Boeing 737-9F2ER TC-JYI is on its way Photo: Mike Hollick

.... climbing away destination Istanbul Photo: Nick Broome

 See here for an update on Turkish Airlines service to Birmingham

Tuesday 2 April 2013

Turkish Airlines increases their flights from Istanbul to Birmingham Airport to double daily

Turkish Airlines has increased the frequency of its services between Birmingham and Istanbul
to twice daily with the addition of a Tuesday morning service increasing the volume of seats on
sale from the Midlands and now providing 289 onward global connections from Istanbul

The airline has experienced a significant level of growth since it started operating from
Birmingham Airport with five services a week to Istanbul in December 2008. By increasing
its frequency every year, the airline has now reached 14 flights weekly

Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive, Birmingham Airport, added, "I congratulate the Turkish Airlines
team on doing a great job here in the region and increasing passenger numbers year-on-year,
and for further committing to Birmingham Airport and the wider region"

"Turkish Airlines is an award winning carrier and long-standing partner of ours which has gone
from strength to strength serving hundreds of thousands of passengers from our catchment.
The Turkish Airlines in-flight product is first class and extremely popular with its customers,
which is demonstrated by more and more people choosing to experience the service, reliability
and affordability it offers from Birmingham and beyond"

Turkish Airlines use Boeing 737s on their twice daily service from Istanbul

Selim Ozturk, General Manager for Birmingham, Turkish Airlines, said, "Birmingham Airport is

a hugely successful base for us and we have grown significantly over the past eight years. This

double daily service gives passengers even more choice and with 289 onward destinations via

Istanbul throughout the Middle East, the Far East and Africa, Birmingham Airport really is the

gateway to the world with our award winning airline"

Turkish Airlines schedule from Tuesday 31 May 2016 

0940/1040 TK1967/1968 73H from/to Istanbul
- operates daily
1600/1700 TK1969/1970 73H from/to Istanbul
- operates daily

Actual aircraft types subject to change!!

www.turkishairlines.com

Tuesday 31 May 2016

Turkish Airlines to increase Istanbul to Birmingham Airport service to double daily from summer 2016‏

Turkish Airlines will increase its services between Birmingham and Istanbul from 12 flights a week
to double daily from the Monday 30 May 2016, offering more than 600 extra seats a week

The airline has a successful story to tell. Starting with five services to Istanbul in December 2008,
Turkish Airlines soon realised the strong demand in the region and increased the number of flights
in January 2012 to seven weekly departures.  Later that year it increased to ten departures per week
and in December 2014 the Airport welcomed news that the programme would grow to 12 weekly flights

Selim Ozturk, General Manager for Birmingham, Turkish Airlines, said, "Birmingham Airport is a
hugely successful base for us and we have grown significantly over the past eight years. This
double daily announcement gives passengers even more choice and with 283 onward destinations
via Istanbul throughout the Middle East, the Far East and Africa, Birmingham Airport really is the
gateway to the world with our award winning airline"

Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive, Birmingham Airport, added, "Turkish Airlines is a fantastic carrier

and partner to have here at Birmingham Airport. Starting eight years ago the service has gone

from strength to strength carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers. The Turkish Airlines

in-flight product is award winning and extremely popular – which is demonstrated by more and

more people choosing to experience the service, reliability and affordability it offers"

Flights will increase to 13 per week from 27 March and then to double daily from 30 May 2016

Turkish Airlines schedule at Birmingham Airport from Monday 30 May 2016

0940/1040 TK1967/1968 73H from/to Istanbul
- operates daily
1600/1700 TK1969/1970 73H from/to Istanbul
 - operates daily

Actual aircraft types subject to change!!

www.turkishairlines.com

Tuesday 26 January 2016

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Turkish Airlines to increase Istanbul to Birmingham service to 12 flights a week for summer 2015!!

Turkish Airlines will be increasing the frequency of their service from Istanbul to Birmingham

Airport to 12 flights a week from the start of the summer schedules on Sunday 29 March 2015

Flights will operate twice daily except on Tuesday and Wednesday with the additional

flights already on sale - please see below for the summer 2015 schedule

Turkish Airlines schedule at Birmingham Airport from Sunday 29 March 2015 

1015/1115 TK1967/1968 73J from/to Istanbul
- operates daily except Tuesday
1455/1555 TK1969/1970 73H from/to Istanbul
- operates daily except Wednesday

Actual aircraft types subject to change!!

 www.turkishairlines.com

Wednesday 10 December 2014

Turkish Airlines have become the Official Airline Partner of Aston Villa Football Club

Mr. Selim Ozturk, Turkish Airlines General Manager in Birmingham with Aston Villa Manager Paul Lambert

 Aston Villa Football Club have announced that Turkish Airlines have become their
Official Airlines Partner for the 2013-14 season

A leading global player in commercial aviation and now the fourth largest carrier

of passengers throughout Europe, Turkish Airlines was named Europe's Best Airline

for a third consecutive year at the 2013 World Airline Awards, which also flies to

more countries than any other airline in the world.

Operating direct flights between Birmingham and Istanbul with onward connections

to more than 200 destinations worldwide, Turkish Airlines expansion in the Midlands

in recent years means that 10 flights depart from Birmingham Airport on a weekly

basis, underlining the company's commitment to the region

 

Aston Villa Chief Executive Paul Faulkner said: "We are delighted to have secured

this deal with Turkish Airlines, especially given their strong and still growing presence

in the region as well as their global reach and reputation"

Mr. Selim Ozturk, Turkish Airlines General Manager in Birmingham said: "We are also

extremely pleased to enter this partnership agreement with Aston Villa, one of the well

established and successful football clubs in UK. We wish them all the best for the new season

  

Thursday 5 September 2013

Turkish Airlines now flying 10 times a week from Birmingham to Istanbul and onward to 220 cities

Turkish Airlines who have recently celebrated the launch of their increased schedule from Birmingham
Airport are now advertising on the "Small Heath Bridge" over the main A45 road into the city centre

  

Turkish Airlines now operate 10 flights a week from Birmingham to their hub at Istanbul
from where they now serve over 220 cities worldwide

Friday 26 April 2013

Turkish Airlines expands at Birmingham Airport

Turkish Airlines held an event at Birmingham Airport on Tuesday 2 April 2013 to

mark the increase of frequency of their service from Istanbul to 10 flights a week

Friday 5 April 2013

Turkish Airlines increases flights as it expands global route network from Birmingham Airport

Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport (left) and Selim Ozturk, General Manager, Turkish Airlines
Birmingham (right) are pictured with the Orchestra of the Swan to celebrate the airline’s increased
flight programme from Birmingham Airport

Turkish Airlines today, Tuesday 2 April 2013, celebrated the launch of its new schedule from
Birmingham Airport. It is increasing its daily flight programme from seven to ten flights each
week to Istanbul and beyond to the 221 global destinations in the airline’s ever-growing network

 

To celebrate the occasion, the airline specially arranged for its 200th aircraft, a Boeing 737-900,

to operate the afternoon Istanbul service. Passengers were also treated to performances by

The Orchestra of the Swan, cultural partner of Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines’ 200th aircraft arrives at Birmingham Airport to celebrate the carrier’s increased
flight programme from Birmingham and is welcomed with a water canon salute

 This development means that the number of flights a week to Istanbul and beyond with Turkish

Airlines has doubled since starting operations from Birmingham in December 2008. This is due

to both the high demand from the Midlands to Istanbul as well as the two hundred plus global

destinations available from Turkish Airlines Istanbul hub, throughout Europe, the Far East, the

Middle East and Africa

Selim Ozturk, General Manager for Turkish Airlines at Birmingham, said: "Since starting flights

from Birmingham in 2008, we have been very grateful for the demand that is in the Midlands

region and I’m very proud of the growth that we have achieved"

 

"The extra flights offer even more choice than ever thanks to our growing network from

Istanbul, which now spans across 98 countries, providing 221 destinations worldwide for

the Midlands’ business and leisure traveller"

    

 Paul Kehoe, CEO of Birmingham Airport, said: "We are delighted that Turkish Airlines has

gone from strength to strength and has committed so much into making its Birmingham

operation such a success. Passengers booking with Turkish Airlines not only get value for

money, award winning service, modern aircraft and excellent punctuality, but also have

access to 98 countries. These extra flights give greater choice and flexibility for those

wanting to reach Istanbul and beyond.”

Turkish Airlines preserved its title of Best Airline in Europe and scored a resounding

success at the 2012 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Travellers voted the airline as the

"Best Airline in Europe", the second year running and it was named by Skytrax as the

winner in the categories, "Best Airline in Southern Europe", "World’s Best Premium

Economy Class Airline Seat" for its Comfort Class seats and "World’s 2nd Best Catering

in Economy Class"

 

For more information about Turkish Airlines and to book flights, please visit

 www.turkishairlines.com

  

Tuesday 2 April 2013

Turkish Airlines flying daily from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul and onward to many other destinations

Turkish Airlines now fly daily from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul using
a mix of Boeing 737's (above) and Airbus A320's.....

.... flights depart at 1115 on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 1630
on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday

.... a view of the Alps en-route from Birmingham to Istanbul

.... the Boeing 737's have the latest cabins including a dedicated Business Class
section with all passengers having access to a seat back video system

.... Turkish Airlines hub at Istanbul Airport now serves over 200 airports
allowing rapid connections from BHX onto many other destinations

Monday 25 February 2013

Turkish Airlines to increase Birmingham Airport to Istanbul service to 10 flights a week!!

Turkish Airlines will be increasing the frequency
of their Istanbul to Birmingham service to 10 flights
a week from the start of the summer 2013 schedules
.

Turkish Airlines increased the frequency of their
Birmingham service to daily with effect for
Sunday 25 March 2012 so the frequency
of the service will have doubled within a year
.

Turkish Airlines provisional summer 2013 schedule at BHX
.
1015/1115 TK1967/1968 73H from/to Istanbul
- operates daily except on Tuesday and Saturday
1505/1605 TK1969/1970 73H from/to Istanbul
- operates daily except on Wednesday and Friday
.

- http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-uk/

.

Monday 30 July 2012

Turkish Airlines to fly daily from Birmingham Airport to Istanbul from March 2012

Turkish Airlines (TK) is making a further commitment to
the Midlands by increasing flights between Birmingham
Airport and Istanbul from five flights a week to a daily
service from Sunday 25 March 2012
.
The move will give business travellers better choice and
flexibility to meet in Istanbul, and will provide more
onward connectivity from Birmingham than ever before
.

Over the last year, more and more people have been using
Istanbul Ataturk Airport to connect onwards with Turkish
Airlines' over 190 strong route network, benefiting both
business and leisure travellers
.
Martyn Lloyd, Head of Air Service Development, from
Birmingham Airport, said, "Turkish Airlines began services
from Birmingham in 2008 and has offered a vital service for
Birmingham and the Midlands, whilst increasing passenger
numbers year by year"

.
"However, business travellers need both choice and flexibility
and we have worked in partnership with Turkish Airlines to
secure a daily service from the end of March. We're therefore
delighted with this development to give our business and
leisure community even more choice for long-haul
connectivity from Birmingham"
.

Mustafa Yildirim, General Manager for Turkish Airlines at

the Airport, said, "As the Best Airline in Europe, we're
committed to Birmingham Airport and the decision to
increase our operation demonstrates this. Turkish Airlines
can offer travellers excellent choice, service and punctuality
across Europe, the Indian Sub-continent, the Middle East,
the Far East and Africa, with a choice of 190 destinations
across our network. We look forward to welcoming new
passengers on this growing route and giving people from
the region even more choice. We will continue our growth
by keeping our service and quality standards"
.
Turkish Airlines will operate an Airbus 320 and Boeing
737-800, which are configured for two classes; Business
and Economy. Turkish Airlines operates the youngest
fleet in Europe, amongst scheduled airlines
.
To celebrate the launch of daily services, Turkish Airlines
will be offering the following return fares, including taxes:
Istanbul £164, Dubai £337, Hong Kong £499, Beijing £482,
Delhi £415, Johannesburg £618, Cape Town £534
- for other destinations and to book please see
- http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-uk/
.

Turkish Airlines - schedule from Sunday 25 March 2012
.
1015/1115 TK1967/1968 320/73H from/to Istanbul
- operates on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
1315/1415 TK1969/1970 320/73H from/to Istanbul
- operates on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and and Sunday
.

Monday 30 January 2012