Since the beginning of the 21st century, the United States has watched at least eight commercial airline brands disappear in a series of mergers in the industry.
05.12.2023 - 08:40 / traveldailynews.com / Ahmet Bolat / Theodore Koumelis / Airlines
The company, established as a low-cost airline of global standards and to strengthen its competitive position in the market, will continue its operations based from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Ankara Esenboğa Airports from the end of March 2024.
Established in 2008 to meet the air transportation needs of Anatolia with advantageous options, AnadoluJet, a successful brand of Turkish Airlines, will conduct its operations under the name “AJet Air Transportation Inc.” as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, starting from the end of March 2024.
At an event held at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Turkish Technic Hangar, with the participation of Turkish Airlines Inc. executives, AJET has taken its place in the aviation sector under its new name.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, commented on the establishment of AJET: “In line with our goals for the next 10 years, we are proud to have started the establishment process of our AJet. The efforts and dedication we have put in for a long time have paid off, and we will introduce AJet to the skies with the summer schedule at the end of March 2024. We fully believe that AJet, with its new name, will become an important part of the low-cost aviation industry on global scale.”
In line with its sustainability vision, the company plans to operate as eco-friendly and will enter the “Low Cost” market with an innovative perspective. By simplifying the services offered and utilizing an economy class configuration, the company aims to reflect the cost advantage in ticket prices, making air transportation services accessible to a broader audience.”
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