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APEX World Class 2023 (Highest Rating According to Health & Safety, Service Quality and Sustainability criteria)
Turkish Airlines was one of eight airlines worldwide recognized with the APEX World Class Award. The designation follows a comprehensive independent audit conducted by Yates+Partners, based on health & safety, well-being, sustainability and service, and guest experience.
APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) – Five Star Global Airline
Passenger evaluations conducted by APEX across approximately one million flights resulted in the selection of Turkish Airlines as a Five Star Global Airline this year.
APEX World Class 2022 (Highest Rating According to Health & Safety, Service Quality and Sustainability)
As a result of the independent audits carried out by APEX under the consultancy of Yates+Partners and based on health & safety and sustainability, Turkish Airlines was one of seven airlines worldwide to be recognized with the World Class Award this year. The category evaluates international standards of safety, welfare, service and inclusion through comprehensive audits conducted by industry professionals and confirms that standards are reached or exceeded across these areas. We are proud to be deemed worthy of this award, granted for the first time this year, which affirms our prioritization of harmony and respect for the environment as we grow, as well as our uncompromising service quality.
APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) – Five Star Global Airline
As a result of passenger feedback evaluated by APEX (Airlines Passenger Experience Association), considered one of the world’s most reliable and respected aviation organizations, Turkish Airlines was named a Five Star Global Airline.
Tech Brands Türkiye / Marketing – Turkiye’s Most Technological Airline Brand
We were selected as Türkiye’s Most Technological Airline Brand at the Tech Brands Türkiye Awards, held in cooperation with NielsenIQ Türkiye. The awards recognize Türkiye’s most technological brands.
Europe's Best Food & Beverage Award in the 2022 APEX Passenger Evaluation
The results of the 2022 evaluation, determined by votes from 1.2 million passengers, were announced at a ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland’s capital. In APEX’s ratings based on passenger feedback, Turkish Airlines was recognized with Europe’s Best Food & Beverage Award. We also won the title of the most-awarded airline in Europe, garnering two awards.
Europe’s Best Seat Design Award in the 2022 APEX Passenger Evaluation
The results of the 2022 evaluation, determined by votes from 1.2 million passengers, were announced at a ceremony held in Dublin, Ireland’s capital. In APEX’s ratings based on passenger feedback, Turkish Airlines was recognized with Europe’s Best Seat Design Award. We also won the title of the most-awarded airline in Europe, garnering two awards.
Skytrax – Europe’s Best Airline
Our partnership was voted Europe’s Best Airline by millions of passengers via feedback from surveys conducted in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Chinese. Turkish Airlines surpassed many other major European airlines.
Skytrax – World’s Best Business Class Catering
We added a new accolade to our catering awards. Turkish Airlines was deemed worthy of the World’s Best Business Class Catering award by Skytrax in recognition of the unique recipes selected by Turkish Do&Co from Turkish and international cuisine.
Skytrax - Best Airline in Southern Europe
Turkish Airlines, consistently presenting passengers with the best services, products and guest experience, was selected as the Best Airline in Southern Europe among regional airlines.
Skytrax – Europe’s Best Economy Class
Turkish Airlines, serving with a high-quality understanding that is exemplary across both Business and Economy classes, was named the Best Economy Class Airline in Europe 2022.
Condé Nast Traveler - 2022 Readers’ Choice Award
(One of the Top 3 Airlines Among Global Airlines)
The results of the Readers’ Choice annual survey conducted by Condé Nast Traveler, the prominent travel and lifestyle magazine based in New York and London, recognized Turkish Airlines as One of the Top 3 Airlines Among Global Airlines.
PAX International Readership Awards
PAX International and PAX Tech announced the winners of the 2022 PAX Readership awards at a special ceremony in Hamburg. Turkish Airlines was recognized with awards for its Hackett London and Culture series travel sets.
World Finance 2022 Sustainability Awards- Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline
With our sustainability-focused efforts, we were deemed worthy of the 2022 Sustainability Award in the category of Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline by World Finance, one of the most respected institutions of the international finance World.
We received this award due to our fleet being one of the world’s youngest and most modern, our projects of fuel efficiency and decreasing emissions in order to combat climate change, usage of biofuel and our support for R&D projects with this scope, flexibility and strong financial performance during pandemic.
CAPA (Centre For Aviation)- Airline Sustainability Innovation of the Year
We were awarded the “Airline of the Year in Sustainability Innovation” by CAPA (Centre For Aviation) with the R&D support we provided to the Microalgae-Based Sustainable Bio-Jet Fuel Project, which we carry out in close contact with scientists. With this project we support, we aim to be one of the few global companies that can use sustainable aviation fuel produced without polluting natural resources and without competing with agricultural activities.
LACP 2022 Spotlight Awards Global Communications Competition- Gold Award
In 2022, as a result of the evaluation made by the League of American Communication Professionals (LACP), our 2021 Sustainability Report was received the Gold Award.
APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) – Five Star Global Airline
In 2021, Turkish Airlines was named a “Five Star Global Airline” by APEX (the Airline Passenger Experience Association), considered one of the world’s most reliable and respected aviation organizations. We are pleased to be recognized by APEX for the comfort we offer above the clouds and the passenger satisfaction we provide.
APEX+Simpliflying - Health Safety Diamond Status
APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) and Simplifyling, the Highest Degree in Health Safety
As a result of our compliance with Health Safety Standards and our rigorous hygiene measures, we were assessed at Diamond Standard – the highest level possible – by the APEX/SimpliFlying partnership. Fewer than 10 airlines achieved Diamond-level standards.
The Design Air - Design Airline of the Year, Europe 2021
With the new airport’s customer touch points (lounges, check-in islands, ticket service offices, etc.) and with in- flight experience designs (new Business and Economy Class cabin design and in-flight products), we were selected as the “Best Designed Airline Europe 2021” at the TheDesignAir awards, which recognize creativity and innovation.
Fast Company Customer Experience Awards - Airline Industry First Place
Fast Company magazine, together with Turkcell Global Bilgi, launched a customer experience survey in 2020. With a total of 6,319 people participating in the survey and with 15,130 brands discussed, the best of the sector in each sector is selected. In our field, we once again ranked first in this survey.
APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) - Five Star Global Airline
Airline assessments for 2020 were announced by APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) at the awards ceremony held in Los Angeles on September 9, 2019. Turkish Airlines was rated a “Five Star Global Airline” by APEX, the third consecutive year that we have received this designation. The ratings are determined solely through passenger feedback submitted through the TripIt application. The 2020 ratings included passenger feedback from more than one million flights on nearly 600 airlines worldwide between July 2018 and June 2019. The TripIt app is the top-rated travel organization app.
Crystal Apple 2020 - TK1919 Historical Journey: Crystal and Silver Awards
As the Turkish Airlines family, we commemorated the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly on April 23, 1920 (National Sovereignty and Children’s Day) with a flight on a historic route: during this flight, our pilots unfurled the world’s largest flag in the sky. Approximately 10 million people requested and received souvenir tickets for the flight. Together with our passengers, we once again carried out a “Dedicatory Flight with the Most Passengers in the World” to Samsun, with the TK1919 flight on May 19 (Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day). Our Historical Journey was recognized with Crystal and Silver awards at the Crystal Apple Awards.
Crystal Apple 2020 - TK1920 World’s Biggest Flag in the Skies: Silver and Bronze Awards
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, we carried out one of the most meaningful flights in our history. Taking place on April 23, National Sovereignty and Children's Day, we drew the world’s largest flag over our country – with its crescent moon and star – during a two-hour flight.
Under the command of Captain Öner Samyel and Captain Murat Gülkanat, at 09.40, the TC-JJF registered Boeing 777-300(ER) aircraft took off from Esenboğa Airport with the flight number TK1920.
Numerous people avidly followed the flight via Flightradar24, the live air traffic site with flight tracking data. As well, the flight garnered wide press coverage and high engagement across all social media platforms; updates were shared by hundreds of thousands of social media users and the flight was a globally trending topic on Twitter.
This flight gained Turkish Airlines a Silver and a Bronze award at the Crystal Apple Awards. The Crystal Apple awards, an annual event organized by the Association of Advertisers, recognizes the successful work of individuals and institutions throughout the advertising industry.
Crystal Apple 2020 – Brand Flying on social media During No Flights: Bronze Award
The Crystal Apple is among the most prestigious award ceremonies held in Türkiye for the advertising industry. The Crystal Apple Awards, an annual event organized by the Association of Advertisers, recognizes the successful work of individuals and institutions throughout the advertising industry. As Turkish Airlines, we were recognized with a Bronze award in the Service category for the project Brand Flying on social media in the No Flights Period.
Mediacat Felis Awards - TK1919 Historical Journey: A Felis Award and Four Achievement Awards
As the Turkish Airlines family, we unfurled the World’s Biggest Flag in the Skies on the 100th anniversary of April 23. Approximately 10 million people requested and received souvenir tickets for Flight TK1919 and, together with our passengers, we once again carried out a “Dedicatory Flight with the Most Passengers in the World” to Samsun on May 19 (Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day). Our Historical Journey was recognized with one Felis award and four Achievement awards at the Mediacat Felis Awards.
Mediacat Felis Awards - TK1920 World’s Biggest Flag in the Skies: Felis and Achievement Awards To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, we carried out one of the most meaningful flights in our history. Taking place on April 23, National Sovereignty and Children's Day, we unfurled the world’s biggest flag over our country – with its crescent moon and star – during a two-hour flight.
Under the command of Captain Öner Samyel and Captain Murat Gülkanat, at 09.40, the TC-JJF registered Boeing 777-300(ER) aircraft took off from Esenboğa Airport with the flight number TK1920.
Numerous people avidly followed the flight via Flightradar24, the live air traffic site with flight tracking data. As well, the flight garnered wide press coverage and high engagement across all social media platforms; updates were shared by hundreds of thousands of social media users and the flight was a globally trending topic on Twitter.
With this feat, Turkish Airlines was recognized with one Felis and one Achievement award at the Mediacat Felis Awards.
Instachamp - TK1919 Historical Journey: 11th Term Champion
As the Turkish Airlines family, we unfurled the World's Largest Flag to the sky on the 100th anniversary of April 23. Approximately 10 million people requested and received souvenir tickets for Flight TK1919 and, together with our passengers, we once again carried out a “Dedicatory Flight with the Most Passengers in the World” to Samsun on May 19 (Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day). The Turkish Airlines TK1919 Historical Journey was recognized with the 11th Term Champion award in the Instachamp competition, held in partnership with MediaCat and Instagram Türkiye. In this competition, the marketing communication performance of advertisements on Instagram at certain date intervals is evaluated and rewarded.
Fast Company - Experience Leaders Award
In surveys conducted by Fast Company to assess the maturity level of customer experience from the customer’s perspective, several Turkish brands were selected as the Best of 15 Sectors in Customer Experience. As Turkish Airlines, we were deemed worthy of the Experience Leaders award in the aviation sector.
Webrazzi Awards 2020 - TK1919 Historical Journey: Digital Marketing Campaign of the Year
As the Turkish Airlines family, we unfurled the world’s biggest flag in the skies for the 100th anniversary of April 23. Approximately 10 million people requested and received souvenir tickets for
Flight TK1919 and, together with our passengers, we once again carried out a “Dedicatory Flight with the Most Passengers in the World” to Samsun on May 19 . With this work, we won the “Digital
Marketing Campaign of the Year” award at the Webrazzi Awards.
TheDesignAir Awards 2019 - Europe’s Leading Design Airline 2019
At TheDesignAir awards, Turkish Airlines was selected as the “Best Design Airline Europe 2019” in recognition of our new airport customer touch points (lounges, check-in islands, ticketing offices, etc.) and in-flight experience designs (Dreamliner B787-9 Business and Economy Class and in-flight products). TheDesignAir awards recognize creativity and innovation.
ALFA Awards 2019 - Turkish Airlines named 'Customer Brand' of the Year
At the ALFA Awards Ceremony in 2019, Turkish Airlines was named the “Customer Brand” of the year. This award is presented to the brands that manage the best customer experience and thus establish a sustainable relationship with their customers, as evaluated by a jury of consumers.
Travel Plus Awards - Awards for the Versace Amenity Kit, Kültür Co. Relax Set and Kangal Children’s Kit
The annual Travel Plus event recognizes outstanding travel sets and amenities kits distributed by global-scale airline companies. On April 7, the Travel Plus 2019 awards were announced: Turkish Airlines received three awards in total for our Versace Amenity Kit, the Kültür Inc. Relax Set and the Kangal Children’s Kit.
17th Golden Spider Awards - Best Mobile Application
Turkish Airlines received the “Best Mobile Application” award, presented in this category for the first time by Altın Spider. Facilitating the travel lives of our users, we are proud and excited that our mobile application is the first winner of such a meaningful award! We continue to develop this mobile application, the first step into the comfort of travel for our passengers.
Other 2019 awards
Horizon Interactive Awards 2018
Turkish Airlines won the 'Silver' award in the field of interactive kiosks with our 'Flight Tracker' application, which allows us to track our planes on a world map with real-time data and effectively displays our wide flight network.
Other 2018 awards
League of American Communications Professionals - LACP Spotlight Gold Award
In addition to being named "Europe's Best Airline" for six consecutive years, Turkish Airlines has also been awarded by the American Communication Professionals League for our achievements in communication and public relations.
LIMA International Licensing Awards - “Best Undergraduate Promotion” Award with Batman v. Superman.
The winners of the 2017 LIMA International Licensing Awards were announced at the Licensing Expo's opening night in Las Vegas on May 23. At the event, where 125 out of 461 exhibitors from 10 countries were nominated, LIMA President Charles Riotto described this year's winners as “first-class licensing programs and products from the global industry”. We were also deemed worthy of the "Best License Promotion" award for our ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’ movie promotion, a collaboration with Warner Bros.
Other 2017 awards
Epica Awards - Gold Award for “Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice” Commercial
Turkish Airlines won a gold award in the Product and Product Placement category at Epica, one of the most important advertising competitions in the world, with our 'Batman v. Superman' ad campaign. In the ‘Superman’ advertising campaign, we showed up as a real airline company in the universe of superheroes. The campaign reached 30 million YouTube viewers in addition to 125 million views worldwide.
The global Epica Awards held since 1987, is considered prestigious worldwide, as it is the only competition in the advertising field with a jury comprised of journalists with marketing and communication expertise.
Other 2016 awards