Corendon Airlines, the "Holiday Airline," transporting holidaymakers to popular destinations both in summer and winter with its extensive fleet and flight network, has crowned its long-standing success and strong financial performance with its ranking in the "Fortune 500 Turkey" survey. Corendon Airlines ranked 500th on the "Fortune 2024 Turkey 146" list, one of the most respected surveys in the business world.

“Being on the Fortune 500 Türkiye List Makes Us Proud and Inspired”

 Corendon Airlines Chairman and CEO Yıldıray Karaer commented on the Fortune 500 Turkey survey: “Being among Türkiye's top 500 companies holds special significance for us during this special time as we celebrate our 20th anniversary. Our ongoing investments to provide the best service to our passengers and our expanding operational network have contributed to our rise to such a prestigious list. We thank our team members who contributed to this success and all our guests who have placed their trust in us. Being listed on the Fortune 500 Turkey list fills us with pride and inspiration, allowing us to take stronger steps into the future. As Corendon Airlines, we will continue to work day and night to further contribute to our country's economy.”

In addition to ranking Türkiye's 500 largest companies by net sales, the "Fortune 500 Turkey" list also provides a detailed analysis of companies' positions in critical financial indicators such as exports, profit/loss before interest and taxes, total assets, and equity. The research also provides detailed information on the financial performance of listed companies, along with a breakdown by sector and province, and various sub-lists based on different criteria.

Source: HORECA TREND and Corendon Airlines 

TAV Operation Services, a subsidiary of TAV Airports, has assumed the operations of the Capital One Lounge, which was established in collaboration with JFKIAT, the operator of John F. Kennedy Airport Terminal 4, and Capital One. The newly opened lounge is the company’s third lounge at JFK Airport, following the Primeclass Lounge in Terminal 1 and the HelloSky Lounge in Terminal 4. TAV ​​Operation Services also operates the Capital One Lounge at Washington Dulles Airport. The opening ceremony of the JFK Capital One Lounge was attended by TAV Airports Executive Board Member Franck Mereyde, TAV Airports Commercial Affairs Group President and TAV Operation Services CEO Aude Ferrand, as well as senior executives from the airport.

TAV Airports Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and TAV Operation Services Chief Executive Officer (CEO Aude Ferrand) “We are delighted to partner with Capital One and JFKIAT to bring the Capital One Lounge to life at John F. Kennedy Airport. This exclusive lounge reflects our vision of providing our passengers with a seamless, world-class travel experience every step of the way. Designed to meet the needs and expectations of our passengers, the lounge is defined by its modern, spacious atmosphere, comprehensive amenities and attentive service. We are particularly pleased to be bringing our partnership with Capital One to JFK. Our operational experience in 21 countries from Chile to Japan, France to Central Asia, and our brands such as Primeclass and Extime enable us to shape the ultimate travel experience from end to end.”

JFKIAT Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Roel Huinink “Designed to meet the needs of modern travelers, the opening of the Capital One Lounge reflects our commitment to improving the services we offer to our airline partners’ passengers seeking exceptional service and to enhancing the passenger experience at Terminal 4. From the food and beverage options reflecting local culture to the meticulous design reflecting the spirit of New York, every detail has been carefully planned to provide comfort, convenience and a sense of belonging. We are proud to bring such a distinguished venue to T4 together with Capital One and TAV Operation Services.”

Located on the third floor of Terminal 4 at John F. Kennedy Airport, the Capital One Lounge was designed with an approach that prioritizes both aesthetics and functionality. Passengers are hosted in an environment where architectural details meet artistic touches. More than 40 original works, from serigraphs to sculptures, wood and canvas works produced by New York-based artists, are exhibited in the lounge.

The lounge, which has an area of ​​approximately 1250 square meters, includes showers and family rooms. Inside the lounge, there are New York's famous coffee and bagel brands, as well as a cocktail bar and gourmet cheese shop Murray's.

JFK Terminal 4 served more than 27 million passengers last year. The terminal serves a total of 22 airlines.

Source: HORECA TREND and TAV Business Services

Featuring Emirates’ latest interiors, equipped with industry-first technologies and innovations, and offering an exceptional level of comfort on flights, the new generation A350 aircraft will begin operating in Istanbul on EK 117/118 flights, strengthening the airline’s connection with its passengers in Türkiye.

Mehmet Gürkaynak, Emirates Country Manager for Türkiye, Bulgaria and Romania made the following statements on the subject: “We are proud to have successfully completed our first flight to Istanbul with our A350 aircraft. Thanks to both the technological features and comfort level of this new generation aircraft, we offer our passengers a brand new travel experience. Offering new opportunities to Emirates, the A350 will provide access to more routes and further increase the efficiency and flexibility of our fleet. Turkey, where we have been operating flights for almost 40 years, has always had strategic importance for Emirates. In this regard, we will continue to work to always offer our passengers the best service with our newest products.”

*Emirates flight EK117 departs from Dubai every day at 18:00 and arrives in Istanbul at 21:35. The return flight, EK118, departs from Istanbul at 23:20 and arrives in Dubai at 04:50.

The Emirates A350 stands out with its three spacious cabin classes; 32 new generation Business Class seats that can be converted into beds, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy Class seats with wide pitches, serving a total of 312 passengers. The latest in-flight products reflect the airline’s commitment to deliver a first-class passenger experience while optimizing service efficiency. The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008.

With extra-high ceilings and wider aisles in all classes, the Emirates A350 combines a stylish design with a spacious interior. Passenger comfort is a top priority, while seat arrangements offer each passenger more private space. The seat layout in the Emirates A350 Business Class cabin is designed with one seat by the left window, two seats in the middle and one seat by the right window (1-2-1). The layout in Premium Economy is designed with two seats by the left window, three seats in the middle and two seats by the right window (2-3-2). In Economy Class, there are three seats by the left window, three seats in the middle and three seats by the right window (3-3-3). This design provides all passengers with easier access to the aisle. The A350 has a very wide galley area where refreshments are prepared, and the ergonomic design of the overhead cabinets also provides more space.

Alongside Emirates’ next-generation products and award-winning service, passengers will experience an enhanced flight experience with state-of-the-art touches such as wireless charging in Business Class, electric window blinds in Premium Class that reveal the UAE’s iconic tree and Emirates’ signature bronze and gold Ghaf tree motif when closed, new touch-sensitive crew call bell buttons on the ice inflight entertainment screens, digital inflight menus, 60-watt USB C charging at every seat with the ability to pair two Bluetooth connections for personal headphones. The next-generation version of the airline’s ice inflight entertainment system offers cinematic screens with stunning 4K and 4K HDR on ultra-responsive touchscreens for seamless navigation and much more.

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*Specified according to the local time of the countries.

Source: HORECA TREND and Emirates