Turkish Airlines, which flies to more countries than any other airline, will open its 11th US gateway in Dallas Fort Worth, Texas on Friday, September 24, 2021.
The global airline will fly four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday) between Istanbul and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
With its centrally located hub at the new Istanbul Airport, which will be the largest in the world when completed, Turkish Airlines flies to 326 destinations in 127 countries on five continents and is strategically positioned to reach more than 60 destinations within three hours of flight from Istanbul Gateway. The Dallas Fort Worth, Texas gateway is the airline’s 327th destination and Turkish Airlines’s second gateway in the Lone Star State after Houston, Texas.
The first flight TK191 is expected to take off from Istanbul Airport (IST) at 2:10 p.m. local time on September 24, 2021 and arrive at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) at 6:55 p.m. local time. The first Turkish Airlines flight from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), flight TK192, will take off at 8:25 p.m. that evening and land at Istanbul Airport (IST) on September 25, 2021 at 3:50 p.m. local time.
On the new gate Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, M. lker Aycı stated, “With the opening of our 11th US gateway, we are delighted to welcome travelers aboard this new route to experience our world-class service, award-winning cuisine and world-famous Turkish hospitality. We continue to place great emphasis on the health and safety of our passengers and employees and continue to work to keep the world connected through our expanded presence in North America. “
“DFW Airport strives to connect its customers with destinations around the world. The welcome of Turkish Airlines as our newest international partner underscores this commitment. With this new flight, DFW customers can travel directly to Istanbul and then directly to destinations on five continents, ”said Sean Donohue, Chief Executive Office, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.
As new flight routes and in-flight services are reintroduced, health and safety remain a top priority for the airline. Turkish Airlines has been awarded the highest “Diamond” status by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) Health Safety, powered by SimpliFlying, for the airline’s continued efforts to ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene, less than 10 Airlines are worthy. In June 2020, Turkish Airlines announced “Safe Travel Guidelines” as well as two new on-board health protocols: “Hygiene Kits” containing a face mask, disinfectant and antiseptic tissue, and “Hygiene Expert” cabin crew appointed flights to ensure all hygiene and enforce social distancing measures on board.
For all business and economy class flights longer than two hours and 15 minutes, the premium on-board dining, including hot meals and drinks that were previously restricted due to the pandemic, has been resumed. Versace amenity kits and Denon active noise canceling headphones are also available for international business class flights.
In addition, the airline created an animated safety video, the Turkish Airlines Extra Care program with the airline’s global ambassador, Dr. Oz, which gives viewers the travel experience passengers should expect when flying on the global airline today.
To view flight schedules, please visit www.turkishairlines.com, contact the call center at +1 (800) 874-8875 or visit a Turkish Airlines sales office.
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