Thai Airways and Turkish Airways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Istanbul to launch a Joint Venture: a significant step to optimize the partnership between the flag carriers of Thailand and Turkey.
Istanbul is one of the most important European hubs and has a strategic location to connect passengers from Asia, Europe and Africa, as Turkish Airlines provides worldwide connectivity from its hub.
Chai Eamsiri, CEO of Thai Airways, said: “This cooperation will enhance the efficiency of THAI and Turkish Airlines in terms of connectivity and route network. Our customers will be able to travel conveniently between Thailand and Turkey, as well as to Europe and other points in Asia, taking full advantage of the extensive networks offered by THAI and Turkish Airlines.”
Thai Airways will introduce a daily service to Istanbul from its Bangkok – Suvarnabhumi hub in December, which will complement the two daily flights offered by Turkish Airlines and enhance Thai’s position as the gateway airline to Thailand, the Asia – Pacific region and Australia. In addition, this partnership will promote tourism between Thailand and Turkey.
Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines will work in a Joint Venture to optimize the synergies that this strategic partnership brings to both airlines. The executive teams, along with the CEOs of both airlines, committed to this strengthened partnership at a meeting in Istanbul on August 2, 2023. The collaboration will provide an expanded network of destinations in Europe and Asia for passengers of the Thai and Turkish flag carriers.
Bilal Ekşi, CEO of Turkish Airlines, commented on the importance of the cooperation with THAI and said: “This agreement represents an important milestone for the cooperation between Turkish Airlines and THAI as it brings together the rich cultural heritage of Turkey and Thailand. This collaboration will enhance connectivity between the two regions, provide seamless travel experiences and offer passengers a wider range of destinations and services across both airlines’ networks.”
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