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starflyergold
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Istanbul New Airport
Sep 16, 2018, 8:53 am
#946
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I have a flight on the 2nd of NovemberOTP-IST-CAI, I booked it just because a friend of mine wants to see Egypt and she is not very well traveled so i thought that I will help her in case all goes "bad" in Istanbul. I am actually very excited to see how it will be.
I will report here
I will report here
Sep 16, 2018, 3:42 pm
#947
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According to the news in their website (yet unconfirmed by any party): THY'den fla? Yeni Havaliman? karar? (Sorry, it's all in Turkish) 
TK will start operations at INA only with 20-30 planes, after Oct. 29th. These will consist of un-connected flights only; all flights with domestic and international connections will still be carried out from Ataturk Airport! Full operations will be (supposedly achieved) only by the end of 2018 (not 2019, as originally typed!). Even this may be a somehow "time buying" case; it may get prolonged until the beginning of 2019 Summer Timetable...
It goes without saying that Star Alliance flights will also stay at Ataturk. I now wonder, what other airlines (particularly BA, EK & QR to name a few, which have multiple daily flights) will react to this as it will be unfair competition for them, as long as TK remains at Ataturk.
I'm pretty much sure, that IGA partners have "much enjoyed" these news, if these will come out true. It will be a major loss of face, after all what has been commented, so far!...
However, INA/IGA partners will still have a small consolation: The Pax Guarantee to be provided by the State will start clicking during this quarter-time activities at the New Airport!
TK will start operations at INA only with 20-30 planes, after Oct. 29th. These will consist of un-connected flights only; all flights with domestic and international connections will still be carried out from Ataturk Airport! Full operations will be (supposedly achieved) only by the end of 2018 (not 2019, as originally typed!). Even this may be a somehow "time buying" case; it may get prolonged until the beginning of 2019 Summer Timetable...
It goes without saying that Star Alliance flights will also stay at Ataturk. I now wonder, what other airlines (particularly BA, EK & QR to name a few, which have multiple daily flights) will react to this as it will be unfair competition for them, as long as TK remains at Ataturk.
I'm pretty much sure, that IGA partners have "much enjoyed" these news, if these will come out true. It will be a major loss of face, after all what has been commented, so far!...
However, INA/IGA partners will still have a small consolation: The Pax Guarantee to be provided by the State will start clicking during this quarter-time activities at the New Airport!
Sep 17, 2018, 6:51 am
#948
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I guess it translates as flights unlikely to be carrying passengers transferring to/from other flights into/out of Istanbul. But that's a pretty heroic assumption for any carrier, even for BA
Sep 17, 2018, 8:17 am
#949
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Well that would mean no TK or Star alliance flights, or even any other airline which is part of an alliance which could possibly offer a transfer to another partner. Maybe the new IST airport could be the new hub for RYR and EZY ?
Sep 17, 2018, 3:56 pm
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Sigh. Yes, as the guy said, looks like TK and *A stay at Ataturk, while those less encumbered by connecting traffic might be persuaded that YeniIST is good for them (there could be financial incentives, who knows).
Sep 17, 2018, 8:25 pm
#951
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Several people here in this thread have said for months that it would be possibly catastrophic for TK to move right in, that TK knows this and wished to be the last into the new airport once everything is working, it is looking that this will now be the case.
Sep 18, 2018, 8:48 pm
#952
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Zaman Bilal Ek?i?yi hakl? ç?kard? - Yeni havaliman?n?n ad? ICAO sitesinde
Based on a recent (17 Sept) news report (link above), the new airport may likely be named...
ISTANBUL FATIH SULTAN MEHMET AIRPORT
IATA: IST
ICAO: LTFM
Based on a recent (17 Sept) news report (link above), the new airport may likely be named...
ISTANBUL FATIH SULTAN MEHMET AIRPORT
IATA: IST
ICAO: LTFM
Sep 19, 2018, 12:29 am
#953
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Another suggestion of a several month delay: "Opening of Istanbul’s third airport to be delayed - columnist"
https://ahvalnews.com/third-airport/...yed-columnist#
https://ahvalnews.com/third-airport/...yed-columnist#
Sep 19, 2018, 5:17 am
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As has been stated before, Ahval is NOT considered by anyone to be a credible news source.
Sep 19, 2018, 8:48 am
#955
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BREAKING.
The first passenger plane TC-LSA A321N has landed on the new airport today after a 15 min flight.
The first passenger plane TC-LSA A321N has landed on the new airport today after a 15 min flight.
Sep 19, 2018, 3:37 pm
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@:-) I would like to remind everyone to be aware of the notice in the wiki above with regard to the FT rules. @:-)
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Sep 21, 2018, 10:49 am
#957
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check out the recent posts about #istanbulnewairport on Instagram.
Looks like Teknofest is in full swing, with some patriotic aerial acrobatics and a (Red Bull?) race between various supercars, a motorcycle and jets which is sure to look great on social media in the right packaging.
Looks like Teknofest is in full swing, with some patriotic aerial acrobatics and a (Red Bull?) race between various supercars, a motorcycle and jets which is sure to look great on social media in the right packaging.
Sep 21, 2018, 1:45 pm
#958
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Reports that opening is delayed to December 31st according to DHMI.
I think it's a good news, will be less chaotic although it might be busy early January for vacation returns and potential snow problems.
I think it's a good news, will be less chaotic although it might be busy early January for vacation returns and potential snow problems.
Sep 21, 2018, 8:30 pm
#959
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