Southwest Airlines Will Partner with Turkish Airlines
Just two weeks after announcing a partnership with German carrier Condor, Southwest is at it again with another European partner.
Southwest says it will launch a partnership with Turkish Airlines in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines flies to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from its global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest. International travelers will be able to seamlessly connect through those shared gateway airports on tickets that will become available next year through Turkish Airlines.
This is the sixth that Southwest has announced with overseas carriers this year, connecting its network to places in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
“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,” said Andrew Watterson, Southwest Airlines Chief Operating Officer. “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.”
