TK to launch SYD in 2016

[TomVexille]

Turkish Airlines have confirmed that they will launch IST-SYD mid next year and will add MEL later on.

http://www.ausbt.com.au/turkish-airlines-to-launch-istanbul-sydney-flights-in-mid-2016

 

[JessicaTam]

It will be interesting to see their pricing, as I have found them very competitive.

Good news, methinks.

 

[smit0847]

Thrilled with this news! As for the stopover, what about CMB?

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

If they choose their stop over destination carefully, they could indeed be quite successful.
Male for example would be a real winner for many leisure passengers, where no direct flights existing from Australia at present.

 

[boomy]

Excellent news!
TK is one of my favourite airlines and they are also quite generous with award seats.
Seems another good way to burn Lifemiles.

 

[flightobserver]

Great news! I would love to be able to have a stopover in IST for a few days before continuing on to Europe!

 

[Isochronous]

MLE would be a great option for Australians.

 

[Mattg]

Always good to have more options, and I rather like TK.

 

[RooFlyer]

I'd say great news ... except for the comments by pilots on the 'worst safety record' thread!

I'll re link to Turkish's record here.

I'll probably end up on them though; planning a major trip east of IST next year.

 

[Gold Member]

MLE would be a great option for Australians.

Bad news... I would spend way too much at MLE properties ever year!

 

[Alanslegal]

MLE would be a great option for Australians.

It is a very specific destination and not everyone has money to burn/splurge though. I do love the MLE landing strip and has to be one of the best airports to fly into. I guess from a route p.o.v there are multiple options from there to Asia, to Europe, including a direct BA flight to the UK iirc so definitely better for us regular and creative flyers.

 

[zainman]

I'll believe it when I see it.