The partnership enables single-ticket itineraries combining Air India and WestJet flights, offering smoother journeys, coordinated baggage handling, and simplified journeys for travellers.

Through this partnership, Air India guests travelling to Toronto or Vancouver can take onward connections on WestJet to 17 Canadian cities and 14 U.S. cities, namely:

• Canadian cities: Calgary, Edmonton, Montreal, Winnipeg, Halifax, Ottawa, Regina, Saskatoon, Kelowna, St. John’s, Prince George, Victoria, Fort St. John, Terrace, Cranbrook, Comox, Nanaimo
• U.S. cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Detroit, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa, Nashville, Las Vegas, San Diego, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Springs, Santa Ana, Fort Myers.
• Halifax, Calgary and St. John’s are also accessible via Air India’s select European gateways at Amsterdam (Schiphol), Paris (Charles de Gaulle), London (Heathrow), and London (Gatwick).

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India, said, “Canada continues to be a key market for Air India, driven by strong people‑to‑people ties and increasing trade between our nations. By partnering with WestJet, we are making travel across North America more accessible and effortless for our guests, with coordinated baggage handling, single‑ticket convenience, and a far wider choice of destinations.”

John Weatherill, Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer, the WestJet Group, said, “By bringing this interline agreement to life, we’re significantly expanding access between India and Canada, making it easier for our shared guests to seamlessly visit high-demand destinations across North America. This partnership aligns Air India’s long-haul strength with WestJet’s North American reach, creating meaningful new travel options and improving the end-to-end journey for travellers.”

AI currently operates 17x weekly non-stop flights to Canada, including 10x weekly services to Toronto and 7x weekly services to Vancouver.

To its European gateways that provide connections on WestJet flights to Canada, AI operates a total of 75x weekly services, including 49x weekly to London (Heathrow), 5x weekly to London (Gatwick), 14x weekly to Paris (Charles de Gaulle) and 7x weekly to Amsterdam (Schiphol).

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In line with the airline’s corporate objectives, new appointments have resulted on the Board of Directors and the CEO position

Prof. Murat Şeker, who has served for many years in critical roles such as finance, treasury, and investor relations positions as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at the national flag carrier, has been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.

Prof. Murat Şeker, who earned his undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering from Marmara University in 2000, received his Master’s Degree in Economics from Sabancı University and his PhD in Economics from the University of Minnesota. Continuing his career with key roles in the international arena, Prof. Şeker participated in various operational projects and was responsible for the production of policy reports and academic studies on innovation, entrepreneurship, international trade, and growth in developing countries during his tenure as an Economist at the World Bank from 2008 to 2013.

Between 2013 and 2016, Prof. Şeker worked at Ziraat Bank as Senior Vice President of Financial Institutions and Investor Relations Department where he was responsible for international funding, managing the relationship with all financial institutions and investors. During this period, Prof. Şeker also served as Board Member of Ziraat Investment, Ziraat Private Pension and Ziraat Insurance subsidiaries.

Prof. Şeker was assigned as the Chief Financial Officer of Turkish Airlines in July 2016, where he was responsible from financing, treasury operations, accounting, procurement and investor relations. He has served as Member of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines from March 2021. He also serves as a Board Member of Turkish Technic and SunExpress.

Prof. Şeker has been a member of the Financial Advisory Council established by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) since 2024 and has served as its Chair since 2025. This council advises the IATA Board of Directors and all related bodies on policy issues related to financial sector services.

Being actively engaged in the academic field, Prof. Şeker lectured as a part-time instructor at Boğaziçi University from 2015 to 2018 and received the Professorship title in December 2025.

He is married and has three children.

As part of this executive management change at Turkish Airlines, Ahmet Olmuştur, who has been responsible for the company’s strategic sales and marketing operations for many years as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Turkish Airlines.

Born in Istanbul in 1980, Ahmet Olmuştur completed his undergraduate studies in Business Administration at Marmara University and received his MBA through an international program conducted in collaboration with Long Island University (New York), European Business School (London), and Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci (Paris).

Ahmet Olmuştur’s career journey began in 2000 as a part-time employee at Turkish Airlines Call Center. Building on his experience at one of the airline’s key contact points, he has achieved exemplary success, culminating in his rise to the executive management position at the national flag carrier.

Having begun his professional career with a part-time position at Turkish Airlines Call Centre in 2000, he continued his career at the airline as a Flight Analyst in the Directorate of Revenue Management. In the following years, Ahmet held various critical positions within the same department, including Manager of Global Distribution Systems, Manager of Revenue Management and Pricing, and Senior Vice President of Revenue Management.

Since 2014, Ahmet Olmuştur served as Chief Marketing and Sales Officer, and since 2024 he has led the company’s commercial operations as Chief Commercial Officer. 

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This new service offers travellers from Ahmedabad seamless and convenient access to Sri Lanka, making it easier than ever to experience South Asia’s first fully integrated resort destination.

Operated by FitsAir, Sri Lanka’s first private international airline, the direct Ahmedabad–Colombo service will run three times a week, catering to the growing demand for international leisure travel from Gujarat. With this enhanced connectivity, travellers can now effortlessly plan getaways to Colombo—exploring not only City of Dreams Sri Lanka but also a range of premium stays across Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, including Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, Cinnamon Grand, Cinnamon Lakeside, and Cinnamon Red.

Gujarat continues to emerge as a key source market for Sri Lanka, driven by strong cultural ties, a robust travel trade network, and an increasing appetite for global experiences. The introduction of direct flights is expected to further strengthen tourism exchange between Ahmedabad and Colombo, positioning Sri Lanka as a preferred short-haul luxury destination for discerning travellers from the region.

Located in the heart of Colombo, City of Dreams Sri Lanka is designed to offer a vibrant mix of entertainment, hospitality, and lifestyle experiences. Travellers can enjoy curated holiday packages that combine stays at Cinnamon properties with multi-destination itineraries across Sri Lanka, including cultural excursions to Kandy and relaxing beach getaways.

Nayana Mawilmada, President – Leisure & Property, John Keells Holdings, said, “We are delighted to strengthen our presence in the Indian market, particularly in Gujarat, which continues to show strong potential for outbound travel. This strategic partnership and the introduction of direct connectivity from Ahmedabad make it significantly easier for travellers to experience the unique blend of luxury, entertainment, and cultural richness that City of Dreams Sri Lanka and Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts have to offer.”

Kamal Munasinghe, Senior Vice President – Colombo Hotels, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts and General Manager, Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, added, “Ahmedabad is an important and fast-growing market for us. With the launch of these direct flights, we are excited to welcome more travellers from Gujarat to Colombo. From the immersive experiences at City of Dreams Sri Lanka to the diverse hospitality offerings across Cinnamon properties, we look forward to delivering memorable stays tailored to Indian guests.”

Nalaka Amaratunga – Chief Executive Officer, Destination Management Sector, Walkers Tours commented, “This partnership marks an important milestone in enhancing connectivity between Ahmedabad and Colombo. By combining direct flights with thoughtfully curated travel packages, we aim to offer a seamless and enriching Sri Lankan holiday experience for travellers from Gujarat.”

Starting from 15 May, 2026, flights will be operating three times a week between Ahmedabad and Colombo, with specially curated Cinnamon travel packages starting from INR 55,555/-. These packages include return airfare, a two-night stay with breakfast at Cinnamon Life at City of Dreams, and private airport transfers, ensuring a convenient and value-driven travel experience.

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The airline is adding short-term capacity on these routes to meet strong demand and provide customers with greater choice and flexibility when travelling between India, the UK and beyond.

From 7 April to 31 May 2026, British Airways will operate a third daily service from Delhi to London Heathrow, building on its existing double daily presence in India’s capital. In Mumbai, the airline will add its third daily flight to London Heathrow from 15 to 31 May 2026, providing customers with more options when travelling during the peak season. 

With this additional capacity, British Airways will operate up to 63 weekly flights with more than 1000 additional seats per week between India and the UK, offering more options for customers travelling to the UK or connecting onwards across the airline’s global network.

Neil Chernoff, Chief Planning and Strategy Officer, British Airways, said, “As we continue to respond to the evolving situation in the Middle East, we’ve been able to reallocate additional capacity to meet strong demand to other destinations across our route network.

“India remains one of our most important global markets, and these additional services from Delhi and Mumbai respond to customer demand and provide greater choice and flexibility for our customers when travelling to the UK and beyond. We will continue to review our network and make adjustments based on where our customers want to fly this summer.”

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The Air India Express fleet has served as a flying showcase of the nation’s cultural and artistic legacy, with variable tail art featuring adaptations from Raja Ravi Varma’s paintings to national heritage monuments and representations of classical artforms like Kathakali, Kathak and Bharatnatyam. The airline’s refreshed brand identity in October 2023 marked the launch of the Tales of India initiative, a series under which every new aircraft tail of its rapidly expanding fleet features a unique artistic design, inspired by indigenous craft, textiles and traditions, such as Kalamkari, Bandhani, Kanjivaram, and Banarasi. The Flying Canvas is the latest extension and most innovative expression of this cultural design philosophy.

At the heart of this creative milestone is internationally recognised multidisciplinary contemporary artist Osheen Siva, known for her distinctive practice that blends heritage, identity and speculative futures. The collaboration is a result of Air India Express’ multi-year partnership with the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, India’s first and largest international exhibition of contemporary art. 

Wrapped in an original artwork created by Osheen Siva, whose work reimagines heritage as a living, evolving force, ‘The Flying Canvas’ transforms into the fastest moving cultural installation. The art livery features a Tamil figure carrying memory and heritage into the future, adorned with traditional motifs that symbolise lineage, identity and continuity. As India’s first full‑aircraft contemporary art wrap, this initiative brings a bold new dimension to Air India Express’ long‑standing commitment to celebrating India’s culture across the skies.

Commenting on the concept and campaign, Siddhartha Butalia, Chief Marketing Officer, Air India Express, said, “Art is one of the most powerful universal languages – it transcends borders, cultures, and geographies to connect people in ways few things can. With the Tales of India and its extension to The Flying Canvas project, we are literally taking that idea to the skies, transforming an aircraft into a moving expression of living cultural identity. This initiative reflects how we see travel – not just as a journey between destinations, but as an opportunity to experience, interpret, and connect with culture and communities in meaningful ways. As one of the most culturally engaged airlines globally, we are proud and delighted to create spaces where art, travel, and human connection come together.”

Thomas Varghese, CEO of the Kochi Biennale Foundation, said, “The Kochi-Muziris Biennale has always been a celebration of art transcending boundaries, bringing contemporary practice out of galleries and into the everyday lives of people. Through this association with Air India Express, that vision literally takes flight.

As this aeroplane traverses over 60 destinations, it carries with it the soul of indigenous culture and the vibrancy of contemporary art to people far beyond our shores. It is a proud moment for us to see art soaring to the skies and igniting conversations between people and cultures – a journey that reminds us that art, like flight itself, has the power to connect the world.”

During the previous edition of the Biennale, Air India Express unveiled a bespoke tail art on one of its Boeing aircraft. This association laid the foundation for deeper engagement with India’s contemporary art ecosystem and now continues with a full aircraft wrapped in art for the 2025–26 edition.

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The Airline will operate its Airbus A350-900 medium-haul aircraft, which features 303 seats in two cabin classes: 40 in Business Class and 263 in Economy Class.

The inaugural flight, SQ201, is scheduled to depart Singapore at 1130hrs (local time) on 23 November 2026 and arrive at 2220hrs (local time). The return flight, SQ202, is scheduled to depart Western Sydney International Airport on the same day at 2355hrs (local time) and arrive in Singapore at 0505hrs (local time) on 24 November 2026. Further details are in Annexe A.

Combined with SIA’s four-times-daily services to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, the Airline will operate five daily flights to Sydney – Australia’s financial hub and key gateway to the country.

With the addition of Western Sydney International, SIA will serve eight destinations in Australia. Scoot, SIA’s low-cost subsidiary, serves three destinations in Australia. 

The SIA Group’s broad network of eight destinations in Australia reflect its firm commitment to this key market. 

Dai Haoyu, Senior Vice President Marketing Planning, Singapore Airlines, said, “Singapore Airlines’ services to Australia’s newest gateway at Western Sydney will deliver more choice and strengthen connectivity to this popular destination for our customers. Western Sydney’s late-night departure capacity will enable a seamless travel journey and connections through Singapore Changi Airport, to more than 130 global destinations served by the SIA Group.”

Simon Hickey, Chief Executive Officer, Western Sydney International Airport, said, “Western Sydney International Airport is thrilled to be partnering with Singapore Airlines, bringing more of its Skytrax certified 5-Star service to the people of Greater Sydney. Our 24-hour capacity, coupled with Singapore Airlines’ extensive global connectivity, will open our city to the world in new and exciting ways. From Sydney to Singapore and beyond, we are pleased to help herald this new era of aviation that will ultimately give Australian travellers more choice and flexibility on when, where, and how they choose to fly.”

Western Sydney is part of the Greater Sydney region, home to over three million residents and Australia’s third-largest economy. It is the gateway to the natural beauty of the Blue Mountains and Western New South Wales, the region’s cultural and culinary diversity, and a range of adventure experiences in the heart of Sydney’s Olympic legacy.

Tickets for SIA’s Western Sydney International services will be progressively made available for sale via the Airline’s distribution channels from 25 March 2026.

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In this role, Aloke will lead the Company’s long-term strategic planning function and drive enterprise-wide transformation initiatives focused on accelerating growth, enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening competitive positioning in a rapidly evolving global aviation landscape. He will partner closely with the leadership team on cross-functional priorities designed to improve agility, elevate customer experience and deliver sustainable shareholder value.

Aloke brings over three decades of aviation industry experience spanning Strategy, Planning, Operations and Commercial functions. He has a proven track record of leading complex operational and cultural transformation, driving rapid growth and managing large-scale expansion programmes.

More recently, Aloke served as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Air India Express, where he played a pivotal role in the airline’s transformation, delivering operational improvements and driving rapid growth. He has previously held senior leadership positions, including in the Strategy domain, at Air India and Oman Air.

Welcoming Aloke Singh, IndiGo’s Managing Director, Rahul Bhatia said, “Aloke brings an exceptional blend of strategic vision and operational depth. His comprehensive understanding of the aviation ecosystem will be invaluable as we build a more agile, resilient and future-ready organisation, and accelerate our next phase of growth. For now, Aloke will report to me. Once the next CEO assumes office, he will transition to reporting to the new Chief Executive.”

Commenting on his appointment, Aloke Singh said, “I am delighted to join IndiGo at such a pivotal moment for the airline and for Indian aviation broadly. Having redefined India’s domestic and short-haul international aviation landscape, IndiGo is taking its ambitions global. I look forward to working with colleagues across the organisation to sharpen our strategic direction, double down on operational excellence and deepen and broaden our markets.”

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With the launch of Stansted flights, which will be operated with 15 weekly frequencies, the flag carrier’s network in the United Kingdom has expanded to six destinations, following London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh. When combined with Dublin, the flag carrier’s total weekly frequencies across the United Kingdom and Ireland will reach 168 during the summer schedule.

At the inauguration ceremony held at London Stansted Airport, executives from Turkish Airlines and London Stansted Airport highlighted the significance of the new route.

On the launch of the new route, Fuat Fırat, Vice President Sales (Middle and Northern Europe), Turkish Airlines, stated, “The United Kingdom continues to be one of the key strategic markets for Turkish Airlines. With the addition of London Stansted flights, we are pleased to expand our presence in London to a third airport, further strengthening London Stansted’s connectivity and offering our guests greater flexibility to access our unparalleled global network. We believe this new route will not only meet regional demand but also contribute to both commercial and tourism activity across the region.”

Gareth Powell, Managing Director, London Stansted Airport, said, “We’re delighted to welcome Turkish Airlines to London Stansted. This is a major milestone for the airport and a strong vote of confidence in both our operation and the vibrant, fast-growing region we serve. Istanbul is a fantastic destination in its own right, but this new service also opens the door to Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network, connecting London Stansted to over 350 destinations, offering passengers and businesses across our region greater choice and easier access to destinations across Asia, Africa, Australia and beyond. We look forward to building a strong partnership with Turkish Airlines and seeing this exciting new route grow.”

With the addition of London Stansted flights, the Airlines continues to further strengthen its presence in the United Kingdom while offering its guests seamless access to its extensive global network that covers 357 destinations in 133 countries across 6 continents.

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• In the fourth quarter of 2025, Total Revenues increased by 12% year over year, reaching 6.3 billion USD, while Total Revenues for the full year exceeded 24 billion USD.

• The fourth quarter Profit from Main Operations increased by 23% compared to the previous year, reaching 534 million USD, bringing the 2025 Profit from Main Operations to 2.2 billion USD.

• In 2025, the EBITDAR (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, Amortisation, and Rent) margin exceeded the mid-point of the long-term target, reaching 23.7 %.

• Consolidated assets amounted to 46.6 billion USD, while total employment, including subsidiaries, exceeded 101 thousand.

• In line with the Company’s strategic objectives, the value of investments made during the year reached 6 billion USD. Accordingly, over the last five years, the total value of investments was recorded at c. 20 billion USD.

• Despite geopolitical developments, strong performance in January and February supports expectations that the 2026 EBITDAR margin will be in the 22-24% range within the Company’s long-term target.

Maintaining its position as the network carrier operating the highest number of flights in Europe, Turkish Airlines sustained its steady growth throughout 2025 despite geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties caused by trade wars, as well as aircraft delivery and engine supply issues in the aviation industry. 

Despite production bottlenecks, our Company expanded its fleet by 5% year over year to 516 aircraft by the end of 2025 and welcomed the “second 500” period with 92.6 million passengers and 2.2 million tons of cargo, recording the highest operational results in its history.

In 2025, the company’s total revenues increased by 6.3% year over year to 24.1 billion USD, supported by the strong contribution from the passenger operations. Passenger revenues increased by 7.4%, driven by favourable demand in international and premium segments.

The decline in cargo unit yields stemming from the slowdown in global trade volumes and the adverse effects of tariffs was offset by a 16.6% increase in cargo volume, resulting in 3.4 billion USD of cargo revenue.  Under ongoing inflation driven cost pressures and engine issues, our Company’s 2025 Profit from Main Operations was recorded at 2.2 billion USD.

Commenting on the 2025 third quarter results, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, stated, “Despite an exceptionally challenging and unpredictable operating environment, the financial success we achieved in 2025 once again showed our ability to adapt to rapidly changing commercial and geopolitical conditions thanks to our diversified revenue structure. 

In line with our long-term value creation objectives, the investments we implemented and the commercial partnerships we established throughout 2025 served as milestones that further expanded our global reach and contributed to our Company’s continued progress toward its Centennial vision.”

In 2025, EBITDAR, indicating the Company’s operational cash generation capacity, was recorded at 5.7 billion USD, while the EBITDAR margin exceeded the mid-point target set at the beginning of the year, reaching 23.7%. As the strong performance in late 2025 continued in the early months of 2026, the 2026 EBITDAR margin is projected to be in the 22–24% range, in line with the Company’s long-term target.

Concluding 2025 with successful results, Turkish Airlines continues to lead the industry with its unparalleled flight network, modern fleet, superior service and strong performance. In the coming years, our contribution to the sustainable growth of the aviation sector will continue to increase in line with our Centennial Strategy and our country’s development objectives.

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The new route will be operated using IndiGo’s A320 aircraft. This announcement follows the recent reinstatement of IndiGo’s services to Guangzhou, highlighting the airline’s focus on improving connectivity and enabling smoother travel between India and China.

Shanghai, China’s premier global financial centre and a major innovation hub, is an essential addition to the 6E network. With continued growth in exports from West Bengal to China in FY25-26, including marine products, leather goods, and specialised textiles, direct air connectivity will further strengthen trade flows between the two countries.

Vinay Malhotra, Global Head of Sales, IndiGo, said, “We are pleased to announce the launch of our new daily, direct connectivity between Kolkata and Shanghai, China, in addition to our flights to Guangzhou. This development underscores our commitment to connecting India to key global destinations. Shanghai is the country’s biggest city, a global financial hub, and famous for its dazzling futuristic skyline complemented with historic architecture. This addition to our network will play an important role in facilitating bilateral trade and is expected to boost tourism and promote greater cultural exchange between the two nations.”

Schedule of Flights between Kolkata and Shanghai, Effective 29 March 2026 Schedule of Flights between Kolkata and Shanghai, Effective 29 March 2026 

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