There is a new record in air travel and it has nothing to do with flight length: it is Turkish Airlines and flights to a large number of countries.
The Istanbul-based carrier now officially holds the Guinness World Records title for “Most countries flown by an airline”, shared by Turkish Airlines. Travel + VacationOver the past 12 months, the carrier operated routes to 120 different countries.
“As the only airline to hold this distinction for more than a decade, we proudly showcase the strength of our flight network and connect with people, cultures around the world,” Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Akçi said in a joint statement. and strengthen our mission of connecting destinations.” Speaking from Santiago, Chile, with T+L, the newest destination on the airline’s network.
But the airline’s reach doesn’t end there. Counting the carrier’s temporarily suspended routes, the airline said it flies to more than 130 countries around the world. In the United States, Turkish Airlines flies to 10 different cities: Atlanta, Boston, Washington DC, Houston, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco and Detroit.
Talal Omar, VP – MENA and Turkiye at Guinness World Records, called the record an “iconic milestone” for the airline and said in a statement that the carrier’s “steadfast commitment to connecting the world exemplifies vision and excellence in aviation. Is.”
Turkish Airlines is part of star alliance United Airlines, along with carriers such as Air Canada and Lufthansa, and operates a fleet of a total of 474 passenger and cargo aircraft.
The airline is currently Its business class cabin is being upgraded with an adjustable sliding door for privacy, 23-inch seat width and 22-inch television screens, and plans to introduce free, fast Wi-Fi to all passengers starting in 2025.
Turkish Airlines is one of the T+L Readers’ Favorite International Carriers Coming to Istanbul Airport (IST) as our readers Preferred International Airport,
