0

Sep. 8, 2013


share

Sami Alan

Chairman, Atlasjet


JUMPS

In 2002, prior to deregulation, there were 8.7 million air passengers annually in Turkey; in 2012, we are at almost 60 million. Within 10 years, the number has jumped seven times.

COMPETITION

One of the major factors in the growth of Turkey's transportation sector has been competition. Turkish Airlines was the only carrier, and competition has helped to stimulate demand because without competition you don't have much advertising or campaigning.

REASONS

If you are price sensitive there is a good reason to buy our tickets. This is because we are price effective and we offer low prices. If you are product sensitive then it is also wise to buy our tickets, since we are cheaper for the same product.

Kadir Peker

General Manager, Borajet


RESTRICTIONS

If you invest in regional air travel the planes are smaller, so you are limiting yourself from the beginning. The planes can't fly more than two hours, carry 200 passengers, or compete with jet aircraft.

OPPORTUNITIES

We are communicating with people at light speed, but it is not good enough by itself. People need to travel at an acceptable speed. They should have the opportunity to go anywhere with comfort and speed; this is very important.

CODE SHARING

Now, we are flying to 19 destinations together and giving them 48 connections. Code sharing is saving Turkish Airlines millions of dollars every month.

Kürşad Arusan

Chairman & CEO , Seabird Airlines


SECTORS

You can be a low-fare carrier, you can be a legacy carrier, or you can be a regional carrier. The regional airline concept has its own unique challenges.

MEETING NEEDS

If you start flying from Istanbul to Ankara from the Golden Horn, you will meet the needs of business travelers. We will give them the opportunity to save time. It is all about the expectations of the clients. Our service offers convenience and connects sites that have not been connected.

POSSIBILITIES

We have recently completed a study on 80 possible untapped destinations in Turkey, which no other carrier flies to. Some of them are float operations on water, and some of them are regular land operations.

Georges N. Saikali

Manager, Turkey , Middle East Air


NEW LINES

The Istanbul-Beirut route is very important, as it is a crucial link between Lebanon and Turkey. Turkish and Lebanese people share many similarities, and there is a substantial potential of trade and tourism between the two countries.

ATTRACTIONS

Tourism has boomed between the two countries. We regularly organize familiarization trips and invite travel agents and tour operators. Beirut has always been an attractive destination. It is famous for its resorts, nightlife, casinos, and shopping.

E-TICKETING

Although e-ticketing is the future and has made business travel more efficient, we still believe that travel agents are important. We always have to adapt to whatever developments come about.

ADVERTISEMENT

Trending videos

You may also be interested in...

Education

TURKEY - HEALTH & EDUCATION

Education

President, Istanbul Aydın University (İAÜ)

Turkish cuisine

TURKEY - AGRICULTURE

Turkish cuisine

Owner, Karaköy Güllüoğlu

Export Facilitation

TURKEY - TRANSPORT

Export Facilitation

Managing Director, ASE Asia Africa Sky Express

Transport

Export Facilitation

B2B

Transport

Stay fly

Focus : Istanbul’s new airport

Transport

Hail Storm

Focus : The Taxi Industry in Istanbul

Transport

TEU Latam & Beyond

Focus : Turkish firm investing in Ecuador port

Transport

Tanzania Railway Deal

Focus : Istanbul firm to build African railway

Transport

Building Bridges

Focus : Transport

Transport

The Iron Road

Focus : Rail Liberalization

Transport

The Places You’ll Go

Focus : Transport