ISTANBUL (AP) — A fire engulfed an Istanbul nightclub Tuesday during renovations, trapping workers and employees inside and killing at least 29 people, officials and reports said. Several people, including managers of the club, were detained for questioning. One person was being treated at a hospital with serious injuries, the Istanbul governor’s office said in … Read more
Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan is facing a shock defeat at the ballot box against the main opposition party amid rampant inflation and the highest borrowing costs since the president swept to power more than two decades ago. Erdogan’s AK Party fell behind the main opposition Republican People’s Party, known as CHP, in Sunday’s municipal elections … Read more
By Yaroslav Trofimov Updated Jan. 5, 2024 12:14 am ET Listen to article (2 minutes) The lead Ukrainian negotiator, David Arakhamia, pointed to a bottle of sanitizing gel on the table, covered by a crisp white cloth, as Russian and Ukrainian peace delegations gathered in Istanbul’s Dolmabahçe Palace. “That’s an antiseptic,” Arakhamia told his Russian counterpart, President … Read more
ISTANBUL Thailand’s flag carrier, Thai Airways, has commenced flights between Bangkok and Istanbul, making it the 99th airline hosted by Istanbul Airport. The first flight on the route took place on Dec. 2, with A350-900 model aircraft. Istanbul Airport aims to host 100 airlines by the end of the year, said Selahattin Bilgin, the CEO … Read more
This European country has seen a 70 per cent increase in visitors since the pandemic. ADVERTISEMENT If you think European holiday destinations have been crowded this year, you’re right. With tourism booming throughout 2023, Europe’s visitor numbers are finally on par with pre-pandemic levels. Measured in terms of spending, inbound travel will also be worth … Read more
Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Airlines, delivers remarks during an opening ceremony of Delta’s new terminal at LaGuardia airport on Oct. 29, 2019, in New York City. Stephanie Keith/Getty Images A couple of weeks ago, Delta stirred up a hornet’s nest with its frequent flyers when it announced big changes to its SkyMiles loyalty program and airport … Read more
An American Airlines flight takeoff from San Francisco International Airport in November 2022. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images In this week’s travel news, an American Airlines pilot goes viral with his warning to customers about in-flight behavior; Alaska Airlines’ upcoming winter schedule cutbacks in the Bay Area are detailed; major fires in the western part of Maui are forcing … Read more
Dark/Light Mode (10/08/23) Thai Airways has signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Airlines that will see the two airlines work towards a joint venture operations agreement. Thai Airways will launch a daily service to Istanbul from its hub at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) near Bangkok in December. Thai Airways was founded in 1960 and is … Read more