leftyboarder From Turkey, joined Apr 2008, 647 posts, RR: 1 Posted (1 year 6 months 3 days 6 hours ago) and read 14281 times:
In addition to EZE, Mogadishu, Misrata announced earlier, TK has announced that, depending on A/C availability, it will start fliyng to Bilbao-La Coruna, Novosibirsk-UlanBaatar, and Abuja-Kano.
SASMD82 From Netherlands, joined Mar 2007, 549 posts, RR: 0 Reply 5, posted (1 year 6 months 3 days 5 hours ago) and read 13952 times:
I am curious to the load factors to destinations such as Ulan Batoor and Mogadishu. Why Mogadishu??? Can they guaruentee the safety of the crew? Who would choose to fly to Mogadishu? It is neither a leisure nor a business destination.
Quoting ju068 (Reply 4): Are they going to use a B737-900 to Novosibirsk-Ulanbaatar?
EBGflyer From Denmark, joined Sep 2006, 885 posts, RR: 0 Reply 8, posted (1 year 6 months 3 days 4 hours ago) and read 13782 times:
I was under the impression that TK was starting up Manila (MNL) soonish. This has been mentioned several times during this year, but maybe they are lacking aircraft.
Next flights: CPH-FRA-CPH: CPH-BKK-MNL-BKK-CPH; CPH-BRU-CPH
leftyboarder From Turkey, joined Apr 2008, 647 posts, RR: 1 Reply 10, posted (1 year 6 months 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 13452 times:
Everything other than those reported to the stock markets in the above link is just part of TK wishlist or rumor. many African destinations, as well as LIM, MEX, CCS, MNL, SYD, MEL, HAN have all been mentioned, but nothing to talk about yet other than rumors. Even these may not all become reality, like ATL that never materialized.
gabrielchew From United Kingdom, joined Aug 2005, 2512 posts, RR: 14 Reply 11, posted (1 year 6 months 3 days 3 hours ago) and read 13362 times:
Some interesting destinations there. Other than a few Chinese and Russian airlines, they'll be the only foreign carrier in ULN? Might be a good market. Good luck!
taichen From Spain, joined Jul 2001, 209 posts, RR: 0 Reply 14, posted (1 year 6 months 3 days 1 hour ago) and read 12729 times:
Well, I am happy that Turkish airlines has plans for Northern Spain, but LCG is just plain ... odd. I won't enter the usual flame about VGO/SCQ/LCG (a.netters might not be familiar with the issue, but is a long-time favourite in Spanish aviation forums) but this choice of airport is really, really intriguing.
tcm From Turkey, joined Jul 2010, 584 posts, RR: 2 Reply 15, posted (1 year 6 months 3 days ago) and read 12473 times:
Quoting leftyboarder (Reply 10): Everything other than those reported to the stock markets in the above link is just part of TK wishlist or rumor. many African destinations, as well as LIM, MEX, CCS, MNL, SYD, MEL, HAN have all been mentioned, but nothing to talk about yet other than rumors. Even these may not all become reality, like ATL that never materialized.
MNL is more than rumor. The TK office in MNL is up and running and MNL was announced on TK's web page as well as by their CEO.
MaverickM11 From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 15721 posts, RR: 48 Reply 16, posted (1 year 6 months 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 12297 times:
I definitely would have thought URQ would have preceded ULN because of the distance-can be a 737-and Turkic ties. ULN is in the midst of a huge boom but it's too far for a 737.
TK would be another one stop in an already brutally competitive market--I don't think TK has a chance in SYD unless it's nonstop, and that's not happening.
tcm From Turkey, joined Jul 2010, 584 posts, RR: 2 Reply 17, posted (1 year 6 months 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 12227 times:
Quoting MaverickM11 (Reply 16): I definitely would have thought URQ would have preceded ULN because of the distance-can be a 737-and Turkic ties. ULN is in the midst of a huge boom but it's too far for a 737.
They could start it with the new 739ERs. A recent article by CAPA mentions that TK might consider expending to Central Asia and India by starting with the 739ERs.
qf002 From Australia, joined Jul 2011, 2552 posts, RR: 1 Reply 18, posted (1 year 6 months 2 days 23 hours ago) and read 12209 times:
Quoting MaverickM11 (Reply 16): I don't think TK has a chance in SYD unless it's nonstop, and that's not happening.
It wouldn't be hard for TK to bring in a few 77L's to open up routes to Australia/more USA services. I tend to agree with your assessment though, perhaps once they get some A350s or 787s whenever that is...
MaverickM11 From United States of America, joined Apr 2000, 15721 posts, RR: 48 Reply 19, posted (1 year 6 months 2 days 22 hours ago) and read 11269 times:
Quoting tcm (Reply 17): They could start it with the new 739ERs. A recent article by CAPA mentions that TK might consider expending to Central Asia and India by starting with the 739ERs
Central Asia east to URC is perfect for the TK739, ULN, however, is about 1000 miles too far unless there's some new huge range boost I'm not aware of.
chootie From Germany, joined May 2007, 273 posts, RR: 0 Reply 21, posted (1 year 6 months 2 days 21 hours ago) and read 11081 times:
LCG-BIO is very much a surprise, however, any new destinations from LCG are GREATLY appreciated!! Now we just need LH/SN/SK or OS to get on the band wagon, and finally put some competition on the OneWorld BA/IB quasi monopoly!!
klwright69 From Saudi Arabia, joined Jan 2000, 1786 posts, RR: 3 Reply 22, posted (1 year 6 months 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 10362 times:
Who on earth will be traveling to Mogadishu... I mean honestly.. That is a strange one. One of the only populated places in the world where no one actually goes. A place where anarchy rules.
Pe@rson From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2001, 18822 posts, RR: 54 Reply 23, posted (1 year 6 months 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 10309 times:
Quoting klwright69 (Reply 22):
Who on earth will be traveling to Mogadishu... I mean honestly.. That is a strange one. One of the only populated places in the world where no one actually goes. A place where anarchy rules.
There are a large number of Somalis abroad, such as in the UK. It is surely this VFR market that they seek. I like TK's style: get established in some unusual places before other operators enter the market. And besides: TK would undoubtedly have performed all required analysis before reaching the decision to operate this route.
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LAXintl From United States of America, joined May 2000, 22024 posts, RR: 51 Reply 24, posted (1 year 6 months 2 days 20 hours ago) and read 10067 times:
A couple points -
TK cannot serve URC as its not allowed in the China bilateral which was renewed only last year. Designated service points are PEK, PVG and CAN.
For Mogadishu, Turkey has had growing government and business including various infrastructure programs such as building a highway, hospitals, schools, and water treatment facilities. There also have been public aid campaign in Turkey for Somalia that collect over $200 million in donations earlier this year. Simply put Somalia is a nation and market that has been designated by the Turkish government for cooperation and investment in. THY has already operated several charters to Mogadishu including an A340 in October. Also keep in mind there is sizable Somali diaspora in Europe particularly in UK and Scandinavia for which TK would be a great routing option.
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25 rafvc10: Is not a surprise that BIO will be next Spanish destination for TK... but LCG? I would understand SCQ (near to LCG) as bigger airport but... this anno
26 fly2yyz: I'm not exactly sure but my guess would be that URQ hasnt happened due to Chinese restrictions. Even though there are Turkic ties in Xinjiang....its
27 leftyboarder: I am desperately waiting for TK to begin GLA, EDI, NCL, in my opinion those have been relinquished to the MEB3 airlines for too long. UK (excl. London
28 Pe@rson: To be accurate, TK does also serve BHX and MAN.
29 Turkish350XWB: Yes, MAN 7w (was 10w) and BHX 5w...
30 leftyboarder: True, it just is way behind EK outside on LON (even there EK operates, what, 8 dailies?) and that is what I meant. Could support more than 5 weekly t
31 2travel2know2: Those and maybe CWL/BRS and LBA may work well if TK is to add least 3 big cities in Western India (have AMD, JAI, ATQ, PNQ to choose from) and offer
33 alsberg: I think they could do great with this because of Mongolia's growing mining market
34 LAXintl: Well there is regular international and domestic scheduled service there already for a few years and in 2010 a UAE firm took over the management and o
35 ETinCaribe: Oh NO!!! No MIA I was expecting them here next year. I will be flying them next month to ADD, looking forward to it. There is a big political push by
36 icelandair75w: So I guess that puts the BOS rumor to rest....
37 qf002: 5. In any case, EK is 20 years ahead of TK. I'd be willing to wager that EK's strength in the UK is partly the result of its strength out of Australi
38 abrelosojos: = EK *may* be 20 years ahead, but TK is an airline that will have a better future than EK - a vast global network, a home market people want to actua
39 qf002: I tend to agree, but we will have to see. TK is not quite as optimally placed as EK is -- IST is a big detour for Asia-Africa traffic, IST is getting
40 LAXintl: TK has a huge advantage that EK does not with geography. Its sits at the door step of Europe and can offer multiple daily flights to lots of markets.
41 abrelosojos: = Let's wait and see. Fair enough on some points - BUT: + I think TK is at a disadvantage on India-Africa traffic (where EK will have more tough comp
42 qf002: EK could run multiple daily smaller aircraft on most routes (see QR) but chose to maintain a fleet that consists only of widebody aircraft. Doesn't s
43 rafvc10: "Safe" word in Somalia does not exist... I have flown many times in the past years to there for work and I must to say that safety not exists in this
44 777way: Relevance to the discussion? and suddenly Turkey is all loveable and democratic even though an Islamic party runs it, because its pitched against Ara
46 Turkish350XWB: This can have a big impact on the speed of realization of projects and therefore can be of relevance. Look at china as an example, how fast airports
47 abrelosojos: = I think what LAXintl is trying to say is that multiple frequencies allow better connectivity, and is better for the local market. = For HKG, IST an
48 MaverickM11: And the huge ready made local market in IST/Turkey that doesn't have to be bribed to stop there. Plus, EK's top flows will always be the next lowest
49 tcm: TK might offer better future potential than EK, however, EK is run more professionally. There are serious organizational problems inside TK. The pictu
50 RCS763AV: BOG has been mentioned a couple of times and Colombia and Turkey have just waived visa requirements for their citizens. An FTA is about to be implemen
51 2travel2know2: Specially if AV/TA do a good job with TK promoting AV BOG hub. However, taking-off from BOG to IST non-stop may encounter altitude issues.
52 MaverickM11: From the airline poitn of view, everyone should follow the Dubai government's lead of fostering aviation, infrastructure, and tourism. If the UK and/
53 tcm: I am talking specifically about TK not airlines in general. I am saying that TK should be run like EK or SQ. Both have majority public ownership (Dub
54 migair54: No news of DAR and NBO to get dedicate flights.... they will keep sharing the flight apparently... If they are so short of Long haul planes why they k
55 TK787: Maybe. I have done the IST-NBO and back on a TK 738 couple years ago. Soon things will be different at TK with the arrival of 15 737-900ERs.
56 2travel2know2: Isn't A Corunha (or that whole region in Asturias Spain) a Christian pilgrimage hotspot? I just can't think so many people want to have a quick link
57 migair54: A Coruña is in Galicia not in Asturias... and the hotspot is in Santiago de Compostela.... very close to A Coruña.
58 wingedtaurus: We need them in MEX! Of all the region's airlines TK is the most feasible. A.
59 Steelyman: What looks unprofessional in TK? Didn't they make profit last year? Didn't they expand like no one else? I really don't see the unprofessionality
60 Turkish350XWB: Quite simplified definition for professionality...
61 Steelyman: With the actual economic situation, there is no wind which brings you passengers, you have to really fight to be in a good situation, if results are
62 MEA: i've notcied increased advertising in australia for tk so you never never know...
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