Singapore Airlines and Turkish Airlines have expanded their codeshare ties covering destinations beyond Istanbul and Singapore from 1 May 2014 subject to regulatory approvals. On 26 May 2014, Singapore Airlines will increase frequency on a seasonal basis between Singapore and Istanbul to six times weekly from four times weekly currently. Both airlines have been codesharing since February 2009.
Turkish Airlines operates seven weekly flights currently.
Under the expansion agreement, Singapore Airlines will add “SQ” designator code to Turkish Airlines-operated flights beyond Istanbul to destination within Turkey as well as to points in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and North America. Turkish Airlines will also add its “TK” designator code to Singapore Airlines-operated flights beyond Singapore to points in South East Asia and the Southwest Pacific.
