Turkish Airlines overcame aircraft production bottlenecks and engine manufacturing issues hitting the sector to report a rise in summer passenger numbers.
Carryings in the third quarter of the year were up 5.4% to 24.5 million from the same period in 2023 amid what it described as a “turbulent” period for airlines.
This delivered a $1.3 billion profit for the three months, despite global geopolitical tensions and aviation industry challenges, according to the carrier.
Total revenue for the period increased by 4.9% year-on-year to $6.6 billion, with passenger numbers accounting for 84% of the total.
Flights to the Far East were particularly popular during this period.
The third quarter profit was attributed to Turkish Airlines’ extensive route network, with the carrier claiming to fly to more countries than any other airline.
The carrier aims to continue that growth by reaching a fleet milestone of 800 aircraft by 2033, its centenary year.
The number of aircraft in its fleet rose to 467 in the first nine months of the year.