DESTINATION CALLING
Turkish Airlines is set to widen our world with aviation excellence
Traveling has been a huge part of my life for the past five years. Working for MEGA has taken me around the world from the busy streets of New York to the sandy beaches of Algarve, Portugal and the fairy chimneys of Istanbul, Turkey. It is always quite a marvel and ultimately a privilege to be flown around the world. And all of that starts with that first step into the plane. Thankfully, MEGA’s long time airline partner, Turkish Airlines is all about experiencing the best of travel and comfort even before reaching your destination. Flying with Turkish airlines to more than five destinations already, MEGA gives a nod to another homegrown brand that provides comfort, unmatched service and overall excellence in the field of aviation.
Known as Turkey’s “shining star,” Turkish airlines has been serving millions of people around the world since 1933. With an innovative approach in all aspects of the business, the airline has achieved unprecedented growth through the years, as well as taking one of the top spots in ever best airline list every year. Holding the record for the largest aircraft order in Turkish Civil Aviation history, Turkish Airlines’ fleet of planes is expected to reach 500 aircrafts in the coming years. With that
fleet and a growing number of destinations, now catering to 311 airports worldwide, as well as having a staff of more than 51,000, Turkish Airlines is setting a higher bar for itself and for its future.
But what makes Turkish Airlines one of the best is its service and the amenities it provides for each passenger. First is the airline’s economy class that gives the best seats for an affordable cost. Aside from the USB power supply that keeps your gadget charged while flying around the world, the seats also have 78cm legroom, which reclines up to 15cm and slides forward up to 3.5cm. Add to this, the quality in-flight catering that ranges from Turkish cuisine to other scrumptious meals from around the world is topnotch, all made and served with the best seasonal ingredients. Make sure to try the airline’s refreshing lemonade drink with mint for an instant pick-me-up. Traveling with kids? No need to worry as the in-flight children’s entertainment gives your kids a fun and pleasant time aboard with films, games, and music.
Traveling in Business Class is always a breeze with Turkish Airlines. Aside from pre-flight privileges like preferential checkin and extra baggage allowance, the real comfort comes when you enter and find your seat. One of the best parts about flying in business is Turkish airlines’ Flying Chefs on board who ask you about your menu preference complete with a recommendation that would certaintly satisfy your palette. These on-call chefs can provide you with meals throughout your flight complete with a candlelit meal. The seats can open up into a 188cm flat bed and could even provide the passenger with an in-chair massage option. With the exclusive films and the chic amenity kits (packed with Furla, Cerruti, Molton Brown, Bentley, and Christian Lacroix products), as well as Denon and Philips noise cancelling headphones, every business class passenger is set for a comfortable journey to their destination.
Just last month, Istanbul Airport transferred into their new home and became a new destination for Turkish airlines passengers. This new airport has been the largest infrastructure project in the history of the republic of Turkey, further cementing Istanbul as the center of the world and the biggest flight hub with an annual capacity of 200 million travellers. The massive airport also houses the new Turkish airlines business class lounge, which provides not only entertainment, dining, showers, and comfortable lounging areas, but also has private suites for business class passengers who have seven hour layovers or more.
Growing at an unprecedented rate of providing service to more than 65 million passengers every year, and finding a new home at the beautiful brand new Istanbul airport, Turkish airlines is set to fly higher than they have ever been while instilling Turkish hospitality to travelers all over the world.