Turkish Airlines launches London-Antalya direct flights

By Tuba Sahin</p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – Turkish Airlines has launched direct flights from London's Gatwick Airport to the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, the national flag carrier announced.</p> <p>Starting from Sunday (yesterday), the new route will operate daily until Oct. 26, Turkish Airlines said in a statement. </p> <p>&quot;With a combination of stunning scenery, excellent weather and world class golf courses to offer, it’s easy to understand why Antalya is such a popular destination for thousands of British holiday makers each year,&quot; said Celal Baykal, the carrier's general manager in London. </p> <p>Turkish Airlines services five U.K. airports — including London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester.</p> <p>Founded in 1933, Turkish Airlines flies to more than 300 destinations in over 120 countries — 49 domestic and 257 international.</p> <p>Last year, it carried more than 75 million passengers with a seat occupancy rate of 82 percent.

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