Turkey aims to generate $56 billion in tourism revenue this year, as SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, anticipates a surge in summer travel demand. Despite a brief drop in bookings following the February earthquakes, the airline has seen a spike in summer bookings to Turkey this month. SunExpress CEO Max Kownatzki expects the airline to carry over 12 million passengers this year and achieve $1.75 billion in revenue and $85.8 million earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT). SunExpress carried 10.7 million passengers between Turkey and European countries last year, exceeding pre-pandemic levels. The company plans to increase its seat capacity by 13% and add 26 routes this year, with a fleet of 66 aircraft.
SunExpress is a Turkish-German joint venture airline established in 1989. The airline operates scheduled and charter flights to various domestic and international destinations, primarily in Europe and the Middle East. With Antalya as its main hub, SunExpress carries over 10 million passengers annually and has a fleet of 66 aircraft. The airline prides itself on its focus on customer service, safety, and comfort, offering a range of amenities on board. SunExpress has weathered numerous challenges over the years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters, and remains a strong player in the aviation industry with ambitious growth plans for the future.
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