Turkish Airlines, TK the national airline of Turkey and the country’s flagship carrier, began daily flights from  London Heathrow,Birmingham,Manchester, to Mumbai and  Delhi  India  from February 2, 2009.
Earlier, the airline had been operating four weekly flights to Mumbai and three weekly flights to New Delhi.

Turkish Airlines, based in Istanbul, (IST) is a four-star airline company with a fleet of 127 aircraft flying to as many as 144 cities, including 109 international destinations in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the United States.
Temel Kotil, president and chief executive of Turkish Airlines, told reporters in New Delhi that the carrier had successfully implemented its “bilateral rights” with India by enhancing its frequency by 14 flights every week to India

Turkish Airlines had further plans for expansion in India by adding Hyderabad and Chennai as its new destinations, but these expansions would not take place before 2010.

Turkish Airlines has also replaced its earlier fleet Airbus A310 aircraft with Airbus A330 jets. While the Airbus A310 has 210-seat capacity, the Airbus A330 offers 250 seats, with independent entertainment screens, Temel Kotil said. In addition to revamping the in-flight services, Turkish Airlines also guarantees its passengers “a restaurant above the clouds” with offerings of tastier Indian dishes on board these flights, .

Turkish Airlines, which has its main base at Atatürk International Airport in Istanbul, had “enormous faith” in the potential of the Indian market and that the present economic downturn would not last for long.
Besides increasing the frequency of flights to India, Turkish Airlines has raised capacities and opened new routes to 11 international destinations recently. The carrier expects to add 21% in 2009 with an expected revenue growth of 25%, .

Istanbul, with its peculiar geographical location, would become one of the most-sought-after international hubs for travellers in the coming years.

Time flies when you are having fun! Turkish Airlines aims to make your journey as pleasurable as possible with programs on the air throughout your flight. The latest films and various music channels are available for your entertainment. Video Programmes are only shown on long distance flights and some flights to Europe on our Boeing 737-800, A340, A310, A319, A320, A321 type of aircraft that are equipped with the video system. Number of the movies that are shown can be changed due to the flight duration.

Turkish Airlines invites Business Class passengers to go to the special waiting lounge (CIP Lounge). Just leave your boarding card at the CIP Reception Desk, so that the staff may inform you when your flight is ready. Time passes quickly in the CIP Lounge, with soothing background music, a refreshing welcome drink, wireless internet connection and fax facilities. CIP You can also watch television, continue to work at the Business Center or glance at the local and foreign newspapers and magazines.

While Classic Plus members have access to the domestic terminal CIP lounges even when they are booked on Turkish Airlines Economy Class flights, Elite and Elite Plus members have the liberty to make use of domestic and international terminal private lounges (CIP Lounges) both fordomestic and international Turkish Airlines flights, even when they are booked on Economy Class flights. The family members (spouse and children) or one guest can also make use of this advantage on the condition that they are traveling together.
Classic Card is the first card level without an expiration date; however, Classic Plus, Elite and Elite Plus cards are valid for two years. For the tier card renewal, the club miles you collect either within the first year or within 2 years of the membership. Your tier card level will be renewed in case you collect the required miles.