Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Event at Birmingham’s The Belfry
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Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup, golf’s largest and most exciting tournament took place at Belfry Golf Club in Birmingham, United Kingdom on Thursday 19th May 2016. Mr. Selim Ozturk, General Manager Birmingham presented the winner Award to Naeem Arif. The Belfry is one of the best known resorts in Great Britain and has played host to the Ryder Cup – the spirited contest between professional golfers of the U.S. and Europe. The Belfry has played host to four Ryder Cup events – in 1985, 1989, 1993 and 2002 – the most out of any course in the world.
Mr. Ozturk congratulated everyone who took part in the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup in Birmingham said; “We are incredibly proud to be hosting the latest 2016 Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup qualifier, here at the Belfry, one of the greatest golf courses in the country.
Turkish Airlines believes in the power of sport to bring people together, inspire fans around the world and encourage people to travel. Turkish Airlines as a brand, will always look to sport as a source of inspiration. This is evident in the airline’s sponsorship of international sporting events including Euro 2016, European Professional Club Rugby and of course the Turkish Airlines Open golf tournament we are all here for.”
From 31st May 2016 Turkish Airlines will increase its services between Birmingham and Istanbul from 13 flights a week to double daily, offering more than 300 extra seats a week from the Midlands.
Double daily flights give passengers greater choice and flexibility, which is particularly beneficial for business travellers. It also means that customers have greater access to Turkish Airlines’ extensive route network from Istanbul to 283 destinations around the world.
The airline has a successful story to tell. Starting with five services to Istanbul in December 2008, Turkish Airlines soon realised the strong demand in the Birmingham region and increased the number of flights in January 2012 to seven weekly departures. Later that year it increased to ten departures per week and in December 2014 the Airport welcomed news that the programme would grow to 12 weekly flights.
Selim Ozturk, General Manager for Birmingham, Turkish Airlines, said, “Birmingham Airport is a hugely successful base for us and we have grown significantly over the past eight years. The double daily flights gives passengers even more choice and with 283 onward destinations via Istanbul throughout the Middle East, the Far East and Africa, Birmingham Airport really is the gateway to the world with our award winning airline.”
Paul Kehoe, Chief Executive, Birmingham Airport, added, “Turkish Airlines is a fantastic carrier and partner to have here at Birmingham Airport. Starting eight years ago the service has gone from strength to strength carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers. The Turkish Airlines in-flight product is award winning and extremely popular – which is demonstrated by more and more people choosing to experience the service, reliability and affordability it offers.
“I congratulate the Turkish Airlines team on doing a great job here in the region and increasing passenger numbers year-on-year, and for further committing to Birmingham Airport.”
30 May 2016
