Business-Class.com Partners Directly With Turkish Airlines as 78 Percent of Its U.S. Travelers Connect Through Istanbul
The partnership connects Business-Class.com directly to TKCONNECT, Turkish Airlines' New Distribution Capability platform, giving its advisors access to fares and offers not available through traditional distribution.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. and ISTANBUL, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, and Business-Class.com, an advisor-led platform for premium international travel, have announced a direct partnership covering the United States market.
The partnership is built on a pattern identified in Business-Class.com's internal booking data. U.S. travelers who booked Turkish Airlines itineraries through Business-Class.com frequently used Istanbul to connect to destinations across the airline's global network, including Athens, Cape Town, Bangkok, Tbilisi, Kigali, Bali, Amman and Arusha, the gateway to Tanzania's northern safari circuit. The data also showed particularly strong growth in U.S. bookings to African destinations on Turkish Airlines itineraries.
That kind of itinerary is also where distribution starts to matter. Through TKCONNECT, Business-Class.com books directly from Turkish Airlines' own offer engine rather than through intermediated channels. Advisors gain access to exclusive branded fares and ancillary options available only through the airline's direct channel, along with fuller fare and product details and the ability to service changes and refunds with the carrier itself. A simple return to Istanbul needs none of that. An itinerary crossing three regions with a stopover in the middle of it needs all of it.
Commenting on the partnership, Turkish Airlines VP of Sales Americas, Sedat Orman said, "We look forward to bringing Turkish Airlines' unparalleled network and inflight experience closer to premium travelers across the U.S. through our partnership with Business-Class.com, showing how Istanbul can add something to the journey, whether it is the destination itself or the gateway to the wider world."
"What stands out in our data is the extraordinary connectivity Istanbul offers U.S. travelers," said Jonathan Fitzsimons, Chief Commercial Officer at Business-Class.com. "Four in five of our U.S. travelers on Turkish Airlines are going somewhere else, and between them they reached 90 countries. A network that large is only useful if someone can help you find your way through it, and that is the part we do."
For those travelers, Istanbul does not have to remain a place they simply pass through. Eligible passengers traveling to or from the United States can enjoy the Stopover in Istanbul program, which includes two complimentary nights at a four-star hotel for Economy Class travelers or three nights at a five-star or boutique hotel for Business Class travelers. With the city at the center of Turkish Airlines' global network, the program makes an Istanbul stay a natural addition to a wider international journey.
Turkish Airlines, recognized by Guinness World Records® as the airline that flies to the most countries in the world, operates nonstop flights to Istanbul from 14 U.S. gateways. The airline connects 133 countries across six continents through its fleet of more than 560 aircraft.
Business-Class.com will showcase the Turkish Airlines premium experience to its network of more than 600,000 travelers, including lie-flat seats on long-haul flights, direct aisle access on select aircraft, Turkish and international cuisine, Flying Chefs on select routes, in-flight entertainment and lounge access. The airline's premium inflight experience has received numerous international accolades: Turkish Airlines has been recognized by Skytrax as the "Best Airline in Europe" for the 11th time and "World's Best Business Class Onboard Catering" for the 10th time, while APEX named it "Best Food & Beverage in Europe" for the fifth time in 2026. Cabin features and program eligibility vary by aircraft and itinerary.
Travelers interested in Turkish Airlines routes, Business Class options, and special fare opportunities can learn more at: https://www.business-class.com/promo/turkish-airlines-business-class
About Turkish Airlines
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 568 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 358 worldwide destinations as 305 international and 53 domestics in 133 countries. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn and Instagram.
About Business-Class.com
Business-Class.com is a premium flight service helping travelers book Business and First Class flights with expert, human support. Founded in Florida in 2018, the company has grown into an international operation with more than 800 staff across eight offices, supporting over 600,000 travelers worldwide.
The company works with an international team of travel advisors who help customers compare routes, cabin options, fare conditions, and itinerary details before booking. Through direct airline relationships, tailored itinerary planning, and 24/7 personal support, Business-Class.com makes premium air travel more accessible, practical, and easier to navigate.
Rated 4.8 on Trustpilot, Business-Class.com serves travelers flying from the U.S. to destinations across Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, and beyond, with optional concierge support for trip details such as airport transfers, hotel coordination, and special travel requests.
For more information about Business-Class.com, visit www.business-class.com.
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SOURCE Business Travel Group LLC
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