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Turkish Airlines

THY – Turkish Airlines, Inc. (Turkish: Türk Hava Yolları Anonim Ortaklığı) is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey, headquartered in the Turkish Airlines General Management Building on the grounds of Atatürk Airport in Yeşilköy, Istanbul. It operates scheduled services to 128 international and 39 domestic cities (38 domestic airports), serving a total of 167 airports, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and theAmericas. The airline's main base is at Atatürk International Airport, with secondary hubs at Esenboğa International Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and Adnan Menderes Airport. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, THY carried 17 million, 19.7 million, 22.5 million, and 25.1 million passengers with total revenues of US $2.23, US $3.0, US $4.5, and US $4 billion, respectively.

THY has been selected by Skytrax as providing the best economy class food services in the world and as Europe's Fastest Growing Airline. According to 2010 data, Turkish Airlines is Europe's 3rd largest and Southern Europe's largest airline.

The airline has more than 15,000 employees. THY has been a member of the Star Alliance network since 1 April 2008.

Turkish Airlines is in talks with JAT of Serbia to establish a new company instead of JAT Airways that is in debt.

Turkish Airlines is currently an official sponsor of FC Barcelona, Manchester United F.C., Maroussi Basketball Club and theTurkish Airlines Euroleague Basketball.