Air Berlin and Pegasus Airlines start cooperation
Air Berlin, Germany's second-largest airline company, and Pegasus Airlines, Turkey's largest privately-owned airline, have started working together. As of today, selected flights of both airlines will be listed on www.airberlin.com and www.flypgs.com, and the websites will be linked. In this manner, travelers will benefit from a more extensive flight offer. Using Air Berlin's Internet portal, travelers will be able to book 17 additional connections from Germany to Turkey as well as 26 routes within Turkey. A client who decides to book one of these flights will be redirected to www.flypgs.com. In the same manner, selected Air Berlin flights within Germany and Europe as well as long-haul flights can be booked via the Pegasus Airlines website.
The cross-linking of the two websites will provide both airline companies with new opportunities for growth in important markets. Joachim Hunold, CEO Air Berlin: "We are pleased with the beginning of our cooperation with Pegasus Airlines. The cross-linking of the Internet portals will enable Air Berlin to increase its presence on the Turkish market. In return, Pegasus Airlines will benefit from having greater access to the German market." Ali Sabanci, Chairman of Pegasus Airlines: "We are a perfect match. Pegasus Airlines and Air Berlin have very strong presence in Turkey and Germany and both have changed the way our guests fly in our respective home markets. This cooperation is only the beginning to serve our customers better."
Pegasus Airlines belongs to ESAS Holding A.S., the second-largest industrial and financial group in Turkey, and combines the business activities of the Sabanci family. Since April 2009, ESAS Holding A.S. has held an approximately 18 percent participation in Air Berlin. In 2008, the holding generated approximately EUR 445 million (1.1 billion Turkish lira), with more than 3,300 employees.
Air Berlin is Germany's second-largest airline company. The company has been listed on the stock market since May 2006. In 2008, Air Berlin transported a total of 28.6 million passengers worldwide. The company employs approximately 8,200 people. In 2008 alone, Air Berlin received more than 10 awards for its service and quality. With an average airplane age of 4.6 years, Air Berlin's fleet is one of the youngest in Europe. Due to their low kerosene consumption, the company's modern jets contribute to a sustainable reduction of emissions in air transportation.
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28.09.2009