US EditionSouthwest Airlines Adds Turkish Airlines Partnership to Expand International Reach
The partnership enables booking combined itineraries via 10 U.S. gateways and aims to integrate Southwest Rapid Rewards for international travel, expanding options for travelers.
- On December 17, 2025, Southwest Airlines Co. announced a partnership with Turkish Airlines, offering one‑ticket transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul beginning in early 2026.
- As part of a broader expansion, Southwest is forging partnerships to let Southwest Rapid Rewards members earn and redeem points on partner international flights, marking its sixth partnership this year.
- Under the initial arrangement, customers can book combined itineraries via Turkish Airlines' website and booking channels and certain third‑party sites, with checked baggage transfers focusing on 10 U.S. gateways, said Andrew Watterson.
- The carrier says the agreement will route thousands of international travelers each week through Southwest's U.S. domestic network, boosting traffic flows and global brand awareness, company leaders said.
- Tickets will go on sale next year via Turkish Airlines, third‑party travel agents and travel websites, while from Turkish Airlines' Istanbul hub passengers can connect to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries as Southwest develops technology to support booking, earning and redemptions.
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Southwest adds Turkish Airlines as newest international partner
Southwest Airlines is continuing to expand its network of partner airlines. Next up: Turkish Airlines.Southwest on Wednesday announced a new agreement with the Star Alliance carrier that will take effect next month.As part of the Southwest-Turkish tie-up, you’ll be able to book itineraries that feature flights on both Southwest and Turkish, and you can make seamless connections between the two airlines.This means you could book an itinerary that…
Southwest Airlines adds Turkish Airlines partnership to expand international reach
Southwest Airlines is adding flights to Istanbul from eight U.S. cities as part of its sixth international airline partnership this year, continuing a major expansion of the carrier's global reach.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND TURKISH AIRLINES TO PARTNER IN TRANSATLANTIC TRAVEL BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2026
DALLAS, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul…
Southwest, Turkish Airlines Sign Interline Deal to Offer Single-Ticket Connections from 2026
Southwest continued its spree of interline deal signings this week with a new partnership with Turkish Airlines. Starting in January 2026, passengers will be able to book connecting Southwest and Turkish flights with a single ticket, the carrier said Wednesday. Turkish Airlines flies to 10 U.S. cities served by Southwest, and those destinations will serve as gateways under the interline deal. Southwest did not name those locations, but based on …
Southwest Airlines is entering a new phase in its international expansion by joining Turkish Airlines from the beginning of 2026. This collaboration will allow travellers to book transatlantic routes in one ticket, connecting Southwest's domestic network to Turkish Airlines' global destinations from Istanbul. Passengers will now be able to combine Southwest Airlines' flights on US territory with Turkish Airlines' international flights via common…
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