Turkish Airlines and China Eastern Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to improve cooperation between the two airlines.
During the meeting in Shanghai, it was agreed to improve and expand the cooperation between the airlines in line with China Eastern Airlines’ flights between Shanghai-Istanbul. In this respect, the efficiency of the existing Special Proration Agreement (SPA) between the two partners will be enhanced and it was indicated that further major steps will be taken once the necessary authorizations are obtained from the relevant authorities.
On the agreement, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi, stated: “As Turkish Airlines one of the biggest actors in the world of aviation, we will not limit ourselves to our already world class network and collaborations in order to continue our 90 years journey of success from boutique to the top. Our operations to People’s Republic of China continue with seven weekly frequencies each in Shanghai, Guangzhou and Beijing. In addition to our direct flights, we will continue to take the necessary actions to ensure our growth in the Chinese market in line with several cooperation with our valued partners in the region. As underlined by the Memorandum of Understanding which we signed today with China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines will continue to be a leading airline that always seeks to push ever upwards.”
Li Yangmin, CEO of China Eastern Airlines, said: “The opening of China Eastern Airlines air service from Pudong, Shanghai to Istanbul, Türkiye, will further facilitate trade and personnel movement between the two countries. China Eastern Airlines and Turkish Airlines have a good foundation for cooperation. With the opening of this air service and the signing of the memorandum, the space for future cooperation between the two sides will be broader. We look forward to strengthening communication and exchanges between the two sides and cooperating in the fields of domestic and international transit, ground services and networks to jointly create a better future for both sides.”