Turkish Airlines to launch ‘first class’ services
18-Dec-2008 |
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Turkish Airlines has leased 3 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft for its long haul flights. With the addition of Boeing 777-300 ER leased from Jet Airways, Turkish Airlines will start serving First Class.
Having renewed its complete on-board catering concept in year 2007, Turkish Airlines will also offer services in its “First Class” service in the new period.
The first 2 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft scheduled to join the fleet on 24-Dec-08 and 25-Dec-08 are configured with 8 First, 30 Business, and 274 Economy, a total seat capacity of 312.
Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will initially serve services on Singapore, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Tokyo routes. The addition of these aircraft to Turkish Airlines fleet will allow for more passenger and cargo transportation. Using the aircraft on New York route will increase the cargo capacity up to 18 tons per flight.
Turkish Airlines will expand its current 9 A340-500 and 5 A330-200 long haul fleet with 3 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Further additions will be 2 A330-200 aircraft, joining the fleet in Feb-09 and Apr-09, thus increasing the number of long haul aircraft to 19.
(c) Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation. Date posted: 18-Dec-08
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