Turkish Airlines to increase Manchester service
Published: 20/01/2012 - Filed under: News »
Turkish Airlines is to add three more weekly frequencies to its Manchester-Istanbul route for the summer season, bringing the total number of flights to ten per week.
Two additional services will be added from March 25, with a third extra flight commencing on May 28. The new frequencies will operate on Monday, Friday and Sunday using two-class B737-800 aircraft.
Turkish Airlines has been a sponsor of the Manchester United Football team since 2010, producing several adverts and safety videos featuring players including Wayne Rooney and Darren Fletcher.
The carrier recently launched flights from Gatwick airport to Istanbul (see online news December 21, 2011), adding to existing services from Heathrow, Stansted, Birmingham and Manchester.
For more information visit turkishairlines.com.
Report by Mark Caswell
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