For many airlines, establishing a presence in the Americas plays a key role in network strategy and development. While the US is typically seen as the most important market on this front, the Americas as a whole offer plenty to international airlines, with Canada to the north and Latin America to the South also being home to many compelling international destinations. Turkish Airlines covers all of these bases.

In a recent interview with Simple Flying, Ahmet Bolat, who serves as the Chair of the Board and Executive Committee at Turkish Airlines, gave an insight into the importance of the Americas as a pillar of his carrier's long-haul strategy. As its fleet grows, this is also an area where it expects to diversify.

An Increasingly Important Market

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