Getting to Turkey and to other great locations has never been easier if you fly out of Houston.
Turkish Airlines the world’s fastest growing airline, this week launched its fifth U.S. gateway in Houston, Texas.
With Houston now a U.S. gateway, Turkish Airlines now has more than 220 destinations in 98 countries, that happens to be more countries than any other airline in the world. With the addition of Houston, in the heart of Texas, Turkish Airlines is making travel more convenient for business and leisure travelers in the Houston area and those in the Lonestar State.
The inaugural Boeing 777 ER flight departed this week heading for Istanbul following a ceremony, which included a ceremonial ribbon cutting with the Houston Mayor Annise Parker, some great entertainment and delicious Turkish cuisine passed around by the airlines’ own Flying Chefs.
“We’re delighted that Turkish Airlines can now serve the Houston community and better connect them with our services to 220 destinations globally via Istanbul,” says Hamdi Topçu, Turkish Airlines’ chairman of the board and chairman of the executive committee. “Houston is a mecca for international travel. Our hope is that these new flights will make international travel easier and more convenient for both business and leisure travelers in the area.”
The city of Houston and the state of Texas are important to Istanbul and the entire country of Turkey.
“The direct flights to Istanbul will strengthen trade, investment and tourism ties for Houston in Turkey,” said Mayor Annise Parker. “I will lead a trade mission later this month to Istanbul to capitalize on the new air service and develop more economic relationships that will build a stronger bond between our global markets.”
Houstonites can now experience firsthand Turkish Airlines’ unparalleled service, award-winning gourmet cuisine and amenities on the Boeing-777 ER aircraft en route to Istanbul. Houston service will start with four flights per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Also, beginning July 3, 2013, flights from IAH to IST will increase to six times per week: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
"This new route positions Texas with a new strategic advantage for international commerce since more than 300 Houston companies have business or trade ties with Turkey," said Mario C. Diaz, Director of the Houston Airport System.
Thirty-nine million passengers flew with Turkish Airlines in 2012 and that number is expected to grow by nine million this year.
Introductory fares from Houston to Istanbul start at $599. Tickets can now be purchased online at http://www.turkishairlines.com/.
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