Turkish Airlines has revealed that the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted the restriction it imposed on all airline carriers, regardless of country of registry, are prohibited from flying into the United States from Turkey, either directly or via a third country, following the failed coup attempt in the country.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, İlker Aycı, stated: “Earlier today I have stated that we saw no reason for the ban as all precautions were in line with the norms. Following our recent report and intense meetings, FAA removed the ban as expected.”
Accordingly, all scheduled Turkish Airlines flights to the US will resume, starting today 19 July 2016 with Turkish Airlines Istanbul – NYC flight at 06:45 am.