Monday, 9 May 2016

Flynas codeshares with Pegasus Airlines to offer five new Turkey destinations

Source: flynas. Aerial view of Turkey.
Source: flynas. Aerial view of Turkey.
Saudi Arabian national carrier flynas has launched codeshare flights with Turkish budget carrier Pegasus Airlines as part of efforts to expand its route network in Turkey. The first phase of the codeshare agreement between the two airlines will open up five new destinations for flynas guests travelling to Turkey – Antalya, Ankara, Adana, Hatay and Trabzon – by leveraging on Pegasus Airlines’ extensive network of domestic flights departing from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

“Pegasus Airlines is Turkey’s leading private airline and brings a pedigree of over two decades of being at the forefront of innovation within the Turkish aviation landscape. Connecting with such a reputable domestic partner will allow us to offer a new level of convenience and connectivity to flynas guests travelling from KSA to experience Turkey and its many stunning attractions,” said Bander Al Mohanna, Group CEO of NAS Holding.

“The codeshare agreement with Pegasus Airlines reflects flynas’ continuing commitment to provide new routes and destinations to our guests.”

Pegasus Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Güliz Öztürk said: “As a result of this codeshare agreement all passengers travelling on Flynas’ network can book their flights on Flynas’ website flynas.com and through its sales agents to Trabzon, Ankara, Hatay, Adana and Antalya via Pegasus’ main hub at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport. We are delighted that this agreement that will contribute to the expansion of Pegasus’ regional influence, as well as presenting new opportunities for both airlines.”