Turkish Airline Will Launch a New Nonstop Service from the USA
Four new weekly flights will surely lead to increased economic opportunity for both Istanbul and Houston
According to the Turkish Airlines, Houston Mayor Annise Parker announces new non-stop flights to Istanbul beginning April 1, 2013, between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport (IST).
"Houston's strong business connections with Turkey created the opportunity to attract this foreign flag airline to our city," said Mayor Parker. "Houston has become the gateway to the world. Our global business structure helps our economy thrive and our job market remains the envy of the nation. These four new weekly flights will surely lead to increased economic opportunity for both Istanbul and Houston."
Turkish Airlines will operate the new route with a Boeing 777-300ER, which can seat up to 334 passengers. Based at Ataturk International Airport, Turkish Airlines serves more than 190 destinations and carries 33 million passengers.
"The Istanbul direct flights operated by Turkish Airlines will be essential in our endeavors to further develop relations at all levels and fields in business, trade and investment relations between Turkey and Texas," said Turkish Consul General Cemalettin Aydin.
The addition of this new international direct flight will provide a meaningful economic boost to the Greater Houston region. Turkey remains a fast growing and emerging business and leisure economy with a strong cultural link to Houston.
"The total Houston to Turkey trade value in 2011 was $3.6 billion," said Celil Yaka, President of Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce. "We anticipate this trade will continue to grow significantly thanks to this new flight."
"The Houston Airport System exists to connect people, businesses, cultures and economies of the world to Houston," said Mario Diaz, Director of the Houston Airport System. "This flight will open up more convenient travel options to both Turkey and beyond points, in particular, those in South/Central Asia and Africa."
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