Beginning in early 2026, Southwest and Turkish Airlines will join forces, offering passengers single-ticket, transatlantic journeys. The routes span the globe, courtesy of Turkish Airlines’ global hub in Istanbul, which accesses 132 countries and 350 destinations, including 10 airports in the U.S. where Southwest connects. The collaboration will allow international customers to connect via both airlines’ shared gateway airports via tickets purchased through Turkish Airlines, travel websites, and travel agents.
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