Travel in Turkey

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, July 25, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

A popular international airline just announced a major upgrade for business class passengers.Turkish Airlines revealed its new Crystal Business Class Suite during the Farnborough International Airshow in the United Kingdom.  For the first time, the business class will have an adjustable sliding door which will offer more privacy in the cabin. The seat has a 22” television screen, and 23” of seat width, which make the suite comfortable for sitting or when extended into a bed for sleeping. 

Inaugurated in 2018, iGA Istanbul Airport has quickly become one of the world’s busiest, recording more than 76 million passenger arrivals in 2023.

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It’s a concept that’s more than 30 years old, but the airline industry still can’t decide if premium economy is a good idea.

Turkish tourists are flocking to Greece as inflation makes it too expensive to travel within Turkey.

India’s rising middle class and higher disposable income have boosted spending on discretionary services, while the growing lower middle class has bolstered domestic travel, said Rajesh Magow, group CEO of MakeMyTrip, during an earnings call on Tuesday.

Turkish Airlines is making some big upgrades to the passenger experience.

easyJet expects to fly more passengers than ever before this summer operating 80,000 flights over the school holidays The airline will see its busiest day of the summer on 28 July expecting to fly over 300,000 customers on nearly 2000 flights across its European network

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Qatar Airways was declared the best airline in the world at the 2024 Airline Awards in London on June 24. Qatar beat out Singapore Airlines, last year’s winner, who slipped to the number two spot this year. Emirates, ANA All Nippon Airways, and Cathay Pacific Airways completed the top five. No North American airline made the top twenty, with Delta narrowly missing out at 21. Other North American airlines that made the top 50 are Air Canada (29) and United Airlines (42). In fact, those three airlines are the only North American airlines to receive any Airline Awards. Other popular North American airlines like American, JetBlue, and Southwest failed to even be mentioned for any individual award.

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Swissôtel opens its first all-inclusive resort in Sharm El Sheikh, offering luxurious amenities, diverse dining options, and thrilling entertainment for a memorable family experience in a stunning desert and seaside setting.

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays advanced Bournemouth Airport’s launch to February 2025 due to strong demand, offering earlier Canary Islands winter sun flights.

Turkish Airlines begins daily flights between Istanbul and Turin, enhancing its Italian network and global reach as its 349th destination.

Kimpton Hotels & Resorts opens Kimpton BEM Budapest, transforming a 19th-century mansion into a luxury 127-room hotel, located near Budapest’s historic attractions and offering unique design elements and upscale dining options.

Murmuration partners with Green Evolution, leveraging location intelligence for sustainable development in Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus, focusing on tourism, urbanization, and smart cities.

dnata Travel, the UAE’s longest serving travel provider, is reporting a 35% increase in bookings for international travel across July and August 2024, compared to the same timings last year. As one of the busiest weekends forecasted for travel fast approaches, the travel agency is supporting thousands of travellers with pre-booked itineraries and last-minute requests across its multiple channels, including 14 retail outlets across the country.

Till a little over a century ago, river cruising was quite prevalent in India until railways took over as a faster means of transport. Cut to now, the activity is back and growing in the country, only now it’s more for leisure, said Raj Singh, chairman of Heritage River Journeys, which operates Antara River Cruises in India.