Türkiye’s flag carrier Turkish Airlines (TK) has announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare agreement with Chinese national airline Air China, transitioning from their long-standing blocked space partnership. 

 

The agreement, initially covering flights between Istanbul and Beijing, marks a significant milestone in the strategic collaboration between the two airlines and lays the groundwork for future expansions in their strong partnership, said a statement from the Turkish carrier.

 

This new freesale model will allow both airlines to offer greater flexibility and more travel options to passengers, enhancing connectivity between Türkiye and China, two nations of substantial strategic importance. 

 

This agreement underscores the commitment of these flag carriers to facilitate seamless travel experiences and strengthen bilateral ties.

 

Furthermore, the new arrangement is expected to bolster tourism and economic exchange between the two countries, offering passengers not only enhanced travel convenience but also new opportunities for cultural and business interactions, said the Turkish Airlines. 

 

Both airlines anticipate that this collaboration will contribute to a significant increase in passenger traffic, fostering mutual growth and benefiting the wider aviation industry, it added.-TradeArabia News Service