Turkish Airlines begins services to Bogota and Panama City

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Turkish Airlines, with the world’s most extensive route network, has added two more nations to its global reach by beginning service to Bogota, Columbia’s capital, and Panama City, capital of Panama.

These new points join Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Toronto, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Washington, Boston, Montreal, San Francisco and Miami as Turkish Airlines rapidly grows its presence in the Western Hemisphere.

The inaugural flight to Bogota and Panama City was highlighted by Turkish Airlines’ Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee M. İlker Aycı, with participation of protocol and media representatives and also Turkish Airlines’ employees at the El Dorado Airport in Bogotá. El Dorado Airport’s CEO Andres Ortega and Republic of Panama’s Ministry of Tourism Gustauo Him, also welcomed the first flight to these cities.

Turkish Airlines’ Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee M. İlker Aycı stated: “With the launch of the Panama City and Bogota flight Turkish Airlines has increased its number of destinations in the Americas to 14, strengthening its flight network across Central and South America. We’re extremely proud to support our country›s closer cooperation with Colombia as negotiated by our President during his visit to Latin America, by launching this new flight. We’ll also add Atlanta to our extensive network later this month and will continue to expand our reach in the Americas.»

Both cities are home bases to Star Alliance partners, Avianca in Colombia and Copa in Panama, and the link to Istanbul and Turkish Airlines’ network will be of great benefit to travellers, adding even more connectivity.

Istanbul – Bogota (BOG) – Panama (PTY) flights will be operated 3 times per week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays in both directions. Round trip fares are available for the route of IST – BOG – PTY starting at 699 American Dollars (including taxes and fees).

Additionally, for the first 6 months of operations to new destinations, there is a special offer for Miles & Smiles members, with a 25% reduction in the miles needed to redeem either award tickets or upgrades.

To view the flight schedules please visit www.turkishairlines.com, contact the call center at +90 212 444 0849 or visit any Turkish Airlines sales office.