Singapore and Turkish Airlines have agreed a major expansion of codeshare ties

The Star Alliance partners have been codesharing on each other’s flights between Singapore and Istanbul since February 2009.

Singapore Airlines currently operates four weekly flights on the route while Turkish Airlines operates seven weekly flights.

Under the expansion of the agreement, Singapore Airlines will add its ‘SQ’ designator code to Turkish Airlines-operated flights beyond Istanbul to destinations within Turkey, as well as to points in Africa, Europe , the Middle East and North America.

On a reciprocal basis, Turkish Airlines will add its ‘TK’ designator code to Singapore Airlines-operated flights beyond Singapore to points in South East Asia and the Southwest Pacific.

The expanded codeshare ties are expected to take effect from 1 May 2014, subject to regulatory approvals. SIA increase in frequency on the Singapore-Istanbul route to six flights per week is due to take effect from 26 May 2014.