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Turkish Airlines has soared to new heights since its first flight in 1933, becoming the airline that connects more countries than any other. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in the world-class service, comfort, and innovative travel experience we offer, designed to elevate every journey. With a diverse team of professionals from around the world, we are proud to be a truly global company, bringing together different perspectives and expertise to deliver an unparalleled travel experience. Powered by an expansive and unrivaled network, we bridge continents and cultures, providing a seamless and premium journey that reflects our passion for aviation. Each flight carries the promise of comfort and the prestige of flying under the Turkish flag, with a dedication to delivering the best to our passengers. Our story is one of continuous growth, driven by a commitment to inspire new discoveries, and set the standard for global air travel.

Pegasus Airlines, purchased by Esas Group in January 2005, is a leading low-cost airline in Türkiye, which provides reasonably priced transportation opportunities on point-to-point basis in short and medium range routes and aims to set up a wide flight network with high flight frequency for guests. After being acquired on 2005 by Esas Holding A.S. owned by Sevket Sabanci and his family, Pegasus Airlines started scheduled domestic flights in November of 2005 and became the 4th top among the scheduled airlines operating in Türkiye. We’re the most rapidly growing airline in Europe... Holding the belief that “everybody has the right to fly”, Pegasus Airlines brought “low-cost model” to life in Türkiye soon after starting scheduled flights. With an average age of 4.4 years, Pegasus Airlines has the youngest fleet in Türkiye and still continues to introduce reasonably priced airline transportation services in keeping with this aim. With its fleet composed of 111 airplanes in total by August 2024, Pegasus extended its flight network, which was initially composed of 7 domestic locations at the beginning of scheduled flights, up to 139 locations and currently has 104 international and 35 domestic flight locations in 53 countries. Pegasus Airlines’ goal is to transform flying from a luxury into something that forms part of people’s everyday lives while providing economic, safe and punctual travel opportunities to its guests both in Türkiye and globally through technological and flight safety investments.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, commenced operations in 1950, becoming one of the first commercial airlines established in the Middle East. Today, Gulf Air is a major international carrier serving 49 cities in 27 countries. The airline operates double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition, to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from its hub at Bahrain International Airport. Gulf Air currently serves all its destinations with a combination of wide and narrow body fleet. The modern fleet will herald a new era for Gulf Air as it continues to enhance its product and service offering. Renowned for its traditional Arabian hospitality, evidenced by the airline’s signature family and business friendly products, Gulf Air is committed to being an industry leader and developing products and services that reflect the evolving needs and aspirations of its passengers. Gulf Air connects Bahrain to the world and, as such, is a key national infrastructure asset, serving as a powerful driver for the economy and supporting the Kingdom’s on-going economic growth. With its mobile app and Bahrain stopover programme, the airline promotes Bahrain as a tourist destination to the world. Gulf Air has been the Title Sponsor of the FORMULA 1 GULF AIR BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX ever since it made history as the first Formula 1 Grand Prix to be held in the Middle East in 2004. In addition, the airline has been Official Carrier of the biennial Bahrain International Airshow since it was first held in 2010.