Turkish Airlines yesterday (May 16) launched daily flights to Atlanta, the airline’s 15th destination in the Americas.

Atlanta, the capital of the US state of Georgia, is the ninth US gateway for Turkish Airlines, which now offers 70 flights per week to the US and provides one-stop connections to 289 destinations and 115 countries through its Istanbul hub.

 “Turkish Airlines has become one of the world’s premier airlines, constantly adding to its network and making significant strategic investments that continually enhance its range and product offer,” said Ahmet Olmustur, chief marketing officer (CMO) of Turkish Airlines.

“This significant launch reinforces Turkish Airlines as a global leader in aviation with an internationally known brand helping passengers widen their world. The addition of the Atlanta gateway means that we will now be connecting business and leisure travelers through our Istanbul hub more efficiently and to more destinations than any other airline via one-stop connection through the world’s most traveled airport, Atlanta’s Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.” he said.

Passengers between Istanbul and Georgia’s capital will be able to enjoy special round-trip fares. In addition, until the end of October 2106, Miles&Smiles members will enjoy a 25 per cent mileage discount when redeeming miles on the route or a 25 per cent bonus on paid tickets as well as the opportunities for upgrades, the airline said. - TradeArabia News Service