Turk Hava Yollari AO : Royal Brunei Airlines and Turkish Airlines Sign Code Share Agreement

Royal Brunei Airlines (BI) has signed a code share agreement with Turkish Airlines (TK) which allows for passengers to connect from Bandar Seri Begawan to Istanbul via Dubai (and vice versa).

The agreement was signed in Antalya, Turkey by Mr. Karam Chand, Royal Brunei Airlines' Chief Commercial and Planning Officer; and Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines' Chief Investment & Technology Officer. Witnessing the signing on behalf of Royal Brunei Airlines was Mr. Ilyas Rory Teo, Acting Head of Network Planning and International Relations, and on behalf of Turkish Airlines was Mrs. Ozlem Salihoglu, Senior Vice President International Relations and Alliances.

Under the codeshare agreement, Turkish Airlines will add its 'TK' code to Royal Brunei Airlines operated flights from Bandar Seri Begawan to Dubai and vice versa. On a reciprocal basis, Royal Brunei Airlines will add its 'BI' code to Turkish Airlines flights from Istanbul to Dubai and vice versa. The date for commencement of the codeshare is 22nd February 2016.

Royal Brunei Airlines' Chief Commercial and Planning Officer, Karam Chand said 'Royal Brunei Airlines is delighted with the recent enhancements of the commercial cooperation between both airlines. We are keen to further expand the codeshare arrangements in the future to our mutual benefit'.

Dr. Bolat stated that 'As Turkish Airlines, we are extremely pleased to sign this codeshare agreement with Royal Brunei Airlines, which will provide us to sell our offline destination Bandar Seri Begawan via Dubai and improve our partnership to maximize the travel opportunities offered to our passengers through the networks of both airlines.'

About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline today with a fleet of 300 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 284 destinations worldwide with 235 international and 49 domestic. According to a 2015 Skytrax survey, Turkish Airlines was chosen as 'Europe's Best Airline' for the fifth and 'Best Airline in Southern Europe' for the seventh consecutive time. Having won in 2010 the world's 'Best Economy Catering Service', in 2013 the world's 'Best Business Catering Service', and in 2014 'Best Business Catering Service' awards, Turkish Airlines was awarded in 2015 the world's 'Best Business Class Lounge Dining' and 'Best Business Airline Lounge' prizes in the Skytrax survey. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on www.turkishairlines.com.

About Royal Brunei Airlines:
Royal Brunei Airlines currently operates a fleet of ten aircraft comprising, four B787-8 Dreamliners together with six A320 units. Royal Brunei Airlines also has one further B787-8 Dreamliner on order and has a firm contract with Airbus for up to ten A320neo aircraft, with deliveries starting in 2017. In 2013, Royal Brunei Airlines was the launch airline in South East Asia for Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Royal Brunei Airlines now has the distinction of operating the youngest long haul fleet in the world. Royal Brunei Airlines is also the first airline in the world to offer an exclusive Dreamliner service all the way from Melbourne to London via Brunei and Dubai, and return. From its hub at Brunei International Airport, Royal Brunei Airlines serves a number of regional and international destinations in Australia, South East Asia, China, Middle East and UK. In 2014, Royal Brunei Airlines received a distinction in the 2014 REBRAND 100® Global Awards which honour the most successful brand transformations worldwide. On November 9, 2015, Royal Brunei Airlines was declared winner of the Travel Media Innovative Campaign and Content of the Year Award at the inaugural and very prestigious International Travel Media Awards in United Kingdom.

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