Loganair is expanding connectivity for Scottish travellers through a tie-in with Turkish Airlines.
Turkish Airlines operates scheduled services to 304 destinations in 122 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, making it the largest carrier in the world by number of destinations.
The interline agreement allows Loganair Highlands and Islands passengers to book one ticket, via their travel agent, to multi-long haul destinations connecting via Edinburgh airport – saving the Air Passenger Duty charge of £78, according to the airline.
Passengers have the added advantage of being protected should their connecting flights be disrupted.
Deals have already been signed with Air France, KLM, Emirates and Thomas Cook Airlines enabling customers to through-ticket and through-check baggage where flights connect at Glasgow, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Inverness and Norwich airports.
Loganair commercial director, Kay Ryan, said: “We are excited that Turkish Airlines has chosen to work with Loganair. This is a deal with one of the biggest names in international air travel, and we see it as the start of a partnership that will develop into a full codeshare agreement later in the year.”
Turkish Airlines Scotland general manager, Gokhan Haciibrahimoglu, added: “We are pleased to be working with Loganair for our flights operating from Edinburgh airport, thus giving Turkish Airlines the opportunity to extend its network and better serve Scotland.
“Our partnership will allow both of our passengers to easily connect with the regional airports of north and west Scotland to over 304 destinations and 122 countries.”