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Milas-Bodrum Airport served 1,574,000 passengers in six months

Milas-Bodrum Airport, serving the region including the district of Bodrum in Muğla, which is considered one of the world's most important tourism centers, served 639,099 passengers in June. Opened in 1997, Milas-Bodrum Airport, with its domestic and international terminals, provides air transportation services to both local and foreign tourists, primarily to the touristic facilities in Bodrum. In the first six months of 2024, the airport hosted 1,574,123 passengers. In the six-month period, Milas-Bodrum Airport handled 14,944 aircraft movements and 15,550 tons of cargo. In June 2024, the airport served 5,854 aircraft and 639,099 passengers. The amount of cargo transported in June was 7,221 tons.

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The Şerafettin Elçi Airport served 41,455 passengers in June

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport served 41,455 passengers in June. The General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ) of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure shared the passenger, aircraft, and cargo statistics for June 2024 for Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport. According to the statistics, domestic passenger traffic reached 41,455, and the number of aircraft movements on domestic routes was 797. The total cargo (cargo + mail + baggage) traffic was 446 tons in June. In the first six months of 2024 (January to June), passenger traffic was 215,435, aircraft traffic was 3,437, and cargo traffic was 2,068 tons.

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Turkey at the Top of European Civil Aviation

The Air Traffic Operations June 2024 Report, published by EUROCONTROL on July 15, 2024, once again highlights Turkey's significant role in European airspace. According to the report, in June 2024, Ankara ACC was the 4th busiest Air Traffic Control Center (ACC) in Europe, with an average of 5,090 daily flights, underscoring its critical role in managing Europe's busy air traffic. THY Ranks 3rd, Pegasus 12th Among Europe's Top 20 Airlines Turkish Airlines (THY) ranked 3rd among the top 20 airlines in Europe, with an average of 1,596 daily flights. Pegasus Airlines ranked 12th, with an average of 563 daily flights. These figures illustrate the high activity and efficiency of Turkish airlines in European airspace. Istanbul Airport Dominates the Top Spot In June 2024, Istanbul Airport was the busiest airport in Europe, with an average of 1,497 daily flights, highlighting its strategic importance in the region. Antalya Airport ranked 10th with an average of 973 daily flights, while Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport ranked 19th with an average of 679 daily flights. These figures demonstrate Turkey's significant role in air traffic, with its airlines and airports attracting high flight volumes. Turkey continues to set an example for other countries in the region with its effectiveness and capacity in European airspace. The flight performances of Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines, in particular, reflect the strength and success of the country's aviation sector.

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105,698 people have flown from Koca Seyit Airport

Koca Seyit Airport, located in Balıkesir's Edremit district and connecting the Northern Aegean holiday resorts to the world by air, served 105,698 passengers in the first half of 2024. During the three-day holiday period, the airport attracted attention with flight occupancy rates exceeding 90%. Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport operates flights to two airports in Istanbul, Ankara Esenboğa, and Germany. With five passenger flights conducted daily, the airport also hosts flight schools to meet Turkey's pilot needs and the Ministry of Forestry's firefighting aircraft. In the first six months, Koca Seyit Airport saw a total of 11,062 flights, including 10,987 domestic and 75 international flights. During this period, 97,077 domestic passengers and 8,621 international passengers, totaling 105,698, received pre- and post-flight services. The airport is also noted for its commercial flights, with 810 commercial flights, including 759 domestic and 51 international, conducted in the first half of the year. The airport is particularly notable for its high occupancy rates during holiday periods and peak tourism seasons. During the three-day holiday, the commercial flight occupancy at the airport exceeded 90%.

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Salam Air continues to expand its flight network

The low-cost airline SalamAir has announced a new flight route connecting Muscat, the capital of Oman, to New Delhi, the capital of India. SalamAir will operate flights to Delhi twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This significant move marks a new chapter in SalamAir's commitment to providing exceptional service, unique comfort, and seamless connectivity for passengers between Oman and India. The launch of flights to Delhi represents a key step in SalamAir's goal to expand its network and offer affordable, comfortable travel options. This new route will strengthen connections between Oman and India, benefiting expatriates, tourists, and business professionals alike. SalamAir aims to enhance the travel experience by offering competitive prices and excellent service, making it a popular choice among passengers looking to explore new destinations. This new route is expected to make travel between India and Oman more accessible and enjoyable, meeting the expectations of travelers.

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Pegasus launches Sabiha Gökçen to Edinburgh flights

Pegasus Airlines is starting flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen to Edinburgh, Scotland, the airline's first destination in Scotland. The inaugural flight to Edinburgh, Pegasus Airlines' first destination in Scotland, will take place on June 27, 2024, with flights scheduled twice a week from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Tickets for the new route will be offered for sale at a special promotional price of 1 Euro excluding taxes, limited to 2,500 seats, from May 10 to May 16, 2024. According to the announcement, Pegasus Airlines will operate flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen to Edinburgh as follows: Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Edinburgh Airport will be on Thursdays and Sundays at 11:40, while flights from Edinburgh Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport will also be on the same days at 15:30. Following the 1 Euro campaign excluding taxes, tickets for the new route will be available for sale starting from 49.99 Euros. Commenting on the opening of the new route, Onur Dedeköylü, Deputy General Manager of Commercial Affairs at Pegasus Airlines, said, "As Pegasus Airlines, we continue to contribute to Turkey's tourism potential with the new international routes we have opened. With the beginning of the summer season, we are delighted to connect Istanbul and Edinburgh, and we take pride in offering this experience to our guests at the most advantageous prices."

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The decision to fly from Bournemouth to Antalya and Dalaman

Leading UK airline and tour operator Jet2 along with Jet2 Holidays present an exciting announcement for holidaymakers in the summer of 2025. They have revealed plans to operate flights from Bournemouth Airport in the UK to popular holiday destinations such as Antalya and Dalaman. According to information from Tourism News, Bournemouth Airport, designated as Jet2's 12th base in the UK, is becoming a significant hub where the company will commence flights to a total of 16 destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays' summer 2025 program offers a wide range of options for holidaymakers: 3 flights per week to Tenerife1 flight per week to Fuerteventura (on Wednesdays)1 flight per week to Gran Canaria (on Sundays)2 flights per week to Lanzarote (on Mondays and Fridays)2 flights per week to Alicante (on Tuesdays and Saturdays)4 flights per week to Palma (Majorca) (on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)2 flights per week to Ibiza (on Thursdays and Sundays)1 flight per week to Menorca (on Sundays)2 flights per week to Antalya (on Wednesdays and Saturdays)2 flights per week to Dalaman (on Thursdays and Sundays)2 flights per week to Faro (Algarve) (on Mondays and Fridays)1 flight per week to Madeira (on Thursdays)1 flight per week to Crete (Heraklion) (on Tuesdays)1 flight per week to Corfu (on Wednesdays)1 flight per week to Rhodes (on Tuesdays)1 flight per week to Zakynthos (on Thursdays) This extensive flight program will allow holidaymakers to easily access various destinations and plan their holidays flexibly. Jet2 and Jet2 Holidays enrich the holiday experience by offering various options for holidaymakers to have an unforgettable summer vacation.

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How many passengers did Denizli Çardak Airport accommodate in February?

In February 2024, Denizli's Çardak Airport served a total of 36,904 passengers, with 35,144 passengers on domestic flights and 1,760 passengers on international flights. The aircraft traffic for February included 458 domestic flights and 15 international flights, totaling 473 flights. The cargo traffic for February amounted to a total of 364 tons. In the first two months of 2024 (January-February), the passenger traffic at Denizli Çardak Airport reached 75,430, with 889 flights and cargo traffic consisting of 723 tons of cargo, mail, and baggage.

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The first passenger flight operated by Tu-214 landed in Sochi

According to the airport's Telegram channel, the first passenger flight with Tu-214 has landed in Sochi. The announcement states, "Sochi Airport received Red Wings Airlines' first passenger flight on the Moscow (Zhukovsky) - Sochi route with an updated Tu-214 aircraft. The board of directors was traditionally greeted with a water arch." Sochi Airport noted that the first flight had over 90% of its cargo capacity filled and that passengers shared positive impressions of the aircraft, the spacious cabin, and the comfortable flight. As indicated by Red Wings, the Tu-214 will begin flights from Domodedovo to Yerevan, Batumi, and then Tel Aviv starting next week. The Tu-214 is a medium-range, narrow-body passenger aircraft produced in limited series by the Kazan Aircraft Production Association since 1996. The restored aircraft joined the Red Wings fleet at the end of December. Manufactured in Kazan in 2009, the aircraft remained in operation until 2017. Last year, following a government decision, the leasing company Ilyushin Finance Co., the owner of the aircraft, organized the restoration of its airworthiness after a prolonged period of storage. In mid-December, the aircraft was issued a new airworthiness certificate. The Tu-214 has a maximum range exceeding seven thousand kilometers and is designed to accommodate 194 passengers. With full commercial payload, the aircraft can transport passengers up to 5.2 thousand kilometers.