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| Turkish Airlines launched their new 5 times weekly service.... |
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| .... from Istanbul with the aircraft receiving a water cannon welcome! |
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| The first flight was operated by Airbus A321-231 TC-JRE.... |
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| .... which parked on Terminal 1 stand 58 |
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| Paul Kehoe, CEO of BHX, and the Mayor of Solihull welcomed a delegation from Turkish Airlines.... |
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| .... who were greeted by a large party from both the Turkish and local media including no less than 4 TV film crews!! |
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| Paul Kehoe, CEO of BHX, welcomes Candan Karlitekin, Chairman of Turkish Airlines who travelled on the flight to Birmingham.... |
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| .... while Airbus A321-231 TC-JRE departed back to Istanbul |
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| Thanks to Fran and all the team from BHX for organising a fantastic launch for Turkish Airlines |
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| The Turkish Airlines check in area |
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| Monday 12 December 2008 |