TURKISH Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey and Europe's best airline, held an Iftar at the InterContinental Jeddah, to celebrate the holy month underlining the spirit of solidarity and camaraderie. It was attended by Firket Ozer, Turkish Consul General in Jeddah, leading travel agents and tourism figures, among others, who were welcomed to an evening of Turkish hospitality and entertainment by senior representatives from Turkish Airlines. Osman Hac?mahmuto?lu, General Manager for Turkish Airlines in Jeddah, said: “We are delighted to mark the spirit of Ramadan with our colleagues and partners. This celebratory evening is an occasion to get together in the essence of the season and thank our partners for their on-going support and contribution to our rapid growth in the region.” Building on Turkey's position as an inspiring destination for the holy month, guests gained insights into “Ramadan in Istanbul”, a popular travel promotion highlighting the enriching experiences of the tourism capital of Turkey and offers available for visitors during the season. The award winning carrier continues to witness incredible passenger growth from Saudi Arabia, particularly during the Ramadan, with passenger numbers from the Gulf region recording its highest from Saudi Arabia in June. Turkish Airlines currently operates 21 weekly flights from Jeddah, connecting passengers to more countries than any other airline, with 237 cities across 103 countries. — SG
