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Southwest Airlines Partners with Turkish Airlines for Seamless Transatlantic Connectivity

Southwest Airlines has announced a new partnership with Turkish Airlines, which is scheduled to start in January 2026.  This will offer customers one-ticket, transatlantic connections between the U.S. and Istanbul, and onward across Turkish Airlines’ network.


Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines to Partner in Transatlantic Travel Beginning in January 2026 – Courtesy Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines to Partner in Transatlantic Travel Beginning in January 2026 – Courtesy Southwest Airlines

On Wednesday (December 17, 2025), Southwest Airlines announced a new partnership with Turkish Airlines, which is scheduled to begin in early 2026, offering travelers single-ticket transatlantic journeys between the U.S and Istanbul, unlocking onward connections across both carriers’ networks. Turkish Airlines offers service to 350 destinations in 132 countries from their global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest.


In Wednesday’s announcement, Southwest Airlines’ Chief Operating Officer, Andrew Watterson, said,


“Both Southwest and Turkish Airlines are known for the warmth of our Employees, the authenticity of our Hospitality, and the reliability of our airline operations.  We’re grateful for this new relationship that will usher thousands of international travelers each week through experiences around the globe that showcase the best of both carriers and globally enhances awareness of the Southwest brand.”


Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 514 passenger and cargo aircraft.  The carrier serves 356 destinations worldwide, including 303 international and 53 domestic destinations across 132 countries.


Founded in 1971, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has distinguished itself by offering exemplary customer service delivered by over 72,000 team members at 117 airports across 11 countries.  Southwest offers a robust point-to-point network with a strong presence across leisure and business markets.  During peak travel seasons, the airline operates more than 4,000 daily departures, and in 2024, Southwest carried over 140 million customers.  Southwest also continues to develop tangible steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, including offering customers the opportunity to help the airline offset carbon emissions. 


 

Source: Southwest Airlines

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