Turkish Airlines eyes Minneapolis & Auckland flights

Turkish Airlines is preparing to expand its global footprint with new long-haul services to Minneapolis, USA, and Auckland, New Zealand, according to Turkish local media Turizm Ekonomi. Ishrion Aviation shared the news on social media Threads on Saturday. The announcements were made by Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, during the Turkish Airlines Management Summit 2025 in Antalya, the article said. These new routes are set to enhance Turkish Airlines' position as one of the world's largest and most dynamic global carriers. Minneapolis will be the airline's newest destination in the United States. Turkish Airlines' increasing dominance in transatlantic travel is highlighted by the fact that it is presently the sole airline providing direct flights from Istanbul to many US destinations. According to the official website, Turkish Airlines operates flights to many cities in the United States: Atlanta, Boston, Washington D.C., Houston, New York (including both JFK and Newark airports), Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, Dallas, Seattle, and Detroit.<br/>