Turkish Airlines highlighted the “TourIstanbul” service for international passengers at this week’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2014 in Dubai, described as the region’s foremost industry event.
“An unmatched service that enables visitors to see all that Turkey has to offer, TourIstanbul complements Istanbul’s title as the most recommended destination of 2014 by global-scale travellers,” said a Turkish Airlines official.
A complimentary service for passengers with stopovers of over six hours in Istanbul, “TourIstanbul enables visitors to gain vivid insights into ‘the city that sits on two continents,’ all-inclusive of transportation, food and beverage, and city-wide tours, with no bookings required,” the official said.
Visitors will have the opportunity to visit the city’s renowned historic and cultural sites.
“Instead of waiting at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, passengers with six to 24 hours before their next connecting flight can stop by the hotel desk, drop off their luggage, and hop on to a shuttle bus for the excursion with a professional tour guide,” the airline official said.
Dr Ali Genc, senior vice president of media relations, Turkish Airlines, said that passengers were offered a “unique” opportunity to discover the history, culture, and cuisine of one of the world’s most interesting cities, free of charge, in between two flights.
“We are delighted that this initiative offers our world-class services not only up in the skies but in the streets of Istanbul, allowing passengers to create lasting memories. TourIstanbul underlines our commitment to ‘Widen Your World’,” Genc said.
“‘TourIstanbul’ enables passengers to make the most of their journey by offering them a complimentary adventure within their trip.”
All passengers with an international transit flight through Istanbul with Turkish Airlines and a layover of six to 24 hours, between 9am and 6pm, can take part in the tour held daily from 9am to 6pm; 9am to 3pm; and 12pm to 6pm. Passengers must arrive 30 minutes before the start of the tour.
On its 80th anniversary, Turkish Airlines was voted “Europe’s Best Airline” for the third consecutive year, at the 2013 Skytrax awards. A Star Alliance member, it operates the fourth largest flight network in the world with a fleet of 233 aircraft.
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