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• Rozanna Latiff
AirAsia and Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership linking Southeast Asia and Europe via Istanbul. The agreement initially covers five European destinations, while AirAsia also plans to ramp up Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul service from 2027, marking its first airline codeshare.
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AirAsia and Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership linking Southeast Asia and Europe via Istanbul. The agreement initially covers five European destinations, while AirAsia also plans to ramp up Kuala Lumpur–Istanbul service from 2027, marking its first airline codeshare.
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