Asiana Airlines has announced several organisational changes with the establishment of new teams and functions as it seeks to be what it describes as a "young, active and fast" company in the year ahead. In his first new year address, newly appointed CE Han Chang-soo says Asiana has promoted several new team leaders, which in turn "greatly reduced" the average age of its leadership. This has also led to the replacement of 54 positions. Among the organisational changes, Asiana has established a "management innovation team", that will focus on improving processes, strengthening IT functions to improve project planning and data integration. Han adds that the carrier has also set up a team dedicated to expanding online sales, while its revenue management department has been expanded to incorporate sales and marketing functions. In addition, Asiana will establish a dedicated team to strength cargo sales, with an aim to "maximise profitability with passenger operations". Separately, a new operations team has been established to oversee lighting and ground safety work. It will also later be expanded to include a task force that will look into improving aircraft scheduling and on-time performance.<br/>
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IndiGo and Turkish Airlines announced a codeshare and mutual cooperation agreement on Dec. 21, 2018. The cooperation is subject to board and regulatory approvals. This is IndiGo’s first codeshare agreement as part of its international expansion strategy. The LCC is also preparing to launch its first services to Europe, to Istanbul, using the Airbus A321neo. Under the agreement, IndiGo will place its 6E code on 20 destinations beyond Istanbul operated by Turkish Airlines. Similarly, Turkish Airlines will use its TK code on IndiGo-operated flights within India. Turkish will offer new destinations in India; the Istanbul-based carrier currently services Mumbai and Delhi in India.<br/>
Lviv international airport in Western Ukraine delayed several flights on Sunday after a Turkish Airlines passenger plane skidded off the runway while preparing for takeoff for Istanbul. “None of the 59 passengers and 6 crew members on board the aircraft were injured as a result of the incident,” the airport said, adding that there was no significant damage to the plane. Lviv airport is the largest airport in Western Ukraine by passenger traffic and its route network includes 30 international destinations. Flights to Turkey, Poland, Germany, Italy, Egypt, and Britain have been delayed due to the incident that happened at 08.30 GMT. The problem also affected incoming flights from some destinations.<br/>