TK to announce IST-AU flights
Jul 5, 16, 7:40 am
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THY considering serving SYD
It had been reported in the past that THY were looking at serving Australia; it now appears that they are actively considering serving Australia via Bali.
Originally Posted by Centre for Aviation
Turkish Airlines is keen to enter Australia via Bali
Turkish Airlines is also now considering the use of fifth freedom rights to enter the Bali to Melbourne and Sydney markets. Turkish CEO Temel Kotil recently told CAPA that Turkish is considering the Istanbul-Bali-Melbourne and Istanbul-Bali-Sydney routes.
Over the past few years Turkish has evaluated several options for entering the Australia market – which remains a white spot in its gigantic and fast-growing global network. Services via Singapore and Jakarta were some of the earlier options for Australia stopovers, but Turkish is now favouring Bali. Turkish could eventually establish a mini-hub in Bali, with multiple daily flights from Istanbul to Australia via Bali.
Bali has the advantage of strong local traffic with Australia which Turkish can pursue. Turkish will likely experience strong demand for Istanbul-Bali given the success that the Gulf airlines have had in Bali in recent years. In 2015 Emirates launched services to Bali and Qatar Airways introduced a second daily flight.
On its Bali-Australia routes Turkish would have an opportunity to carry a combination of passengers originating in Istanbul or other European destinations, as well as local Bali-Australia traffic.
Turkish Airlines is also now considering the use of fifth freedom rights to enter the Bali to Melbourne and Sydney markets. Turkish CEO Temel Kotil recently told CAPA that Turkish is considering the Istanbul-Bali-Melbourne and Istanbul-Bali-Sydney routes.
Over the past few years Turkish has evaluated several options for entering the Australia market – which remains a white spot in its gigantic and fast-growing global network. Services via Singapore and Jakarta were some of the earlier options for Australia stopovers, but Turkish is now favouring Bali. Turkish could eventually establish a mini-hub in Bali, with multiple daily flights from Istanbul to Australia via Bali.
Bali has the advantage of strong local traffic with Australia which Turkish can pursue. Turkish will likely experience strong demand for Istanbul-Bali given the success that the Gulf airlines have had in Bali in recent years. In 2015 Emirates launched services to Bali and Qatar Airways introduced a second daily flight.
On its Bali-Australia routes Turkish would have an opportunity to carry a combination of passengers originating in Istanbul or other European destinations, as well as local Bali-Australia traffic.
Last edited by irishguy28; Jul 6, 16 at 4:22 am
Jul 5, 16, 11:07 am
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I think you've posted the wrong link — the correct article is here: http://centreforaviation.com/analysi...thdraws-289812
Jul 6, 16, 12:44 pm
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I won't believe it until I actually see TK metal landing at SYD, they have intended to do this for god knows many times.
If realized, this would be a good way to redeem my E+ upgrade vouchers, possibly all the way from US/Canada to Australia with 1 voucher each way.
If realized, this would be a good way to redeem my E+ upgrade vouchers, possibly all the way from US/Canada to Australia with 1 voucher each way.
Jul 7, 16, 3:05 am
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That won't happen!!!
Jul 7, 16, 8:08 am
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Their home market is tanking. It's not a great time to start a costly expansion.
Someone has to finance all these shiny new planes.
I see the chance of 30% that Turkey will be hit by a Turkey-specific financial crisis in the next 3 years.
Someone has to finance all these shiny new planes.
I see the chance of 30% that Turkey will be hit by a Turkey-specific financial crisis in the next 3 years.
Jul 7, 16, 9:51 am
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This is exactly the right time to stimulate connecting travel though.
Jul 7, 16, 10:11 am
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They even advertised local for-hire positions for SYD on LinkedIn last year.
http://www.ausbt.com.au/turkish-airl...sydney-flights
http://www.ausbt.com.au/turkish-airl...sydney-flights
Jul 7, 16, 11:52 am
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I think BKK-MEL/SYD or even SIN-MEL/SYD would have been a better idea less competition on BKK - australia than DPS - australia (and no LCCs) and EK can make BKK-SYD and SIN-MEL work.
Even KUL might be an option considering that the only competition they'd have is MH and AirAsia X (and EK KUL-MEL).
Jul 7, 16, 4:12 pm
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Depending on whom you talk to, I've recently redeemed 1 voucher with JFK-IST-NRT (going to Chicago sales office), provided your connection is the quickest possibility between 2 cities.
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Jul 8, 16, 2:47 am
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