OREANDA-NEWS. May 13, 2014. Due to strong demand on its Vilnius route, Turkish Airlines, the 3rd largest carrier in Europe, increases its flights between Vilnius and Istanbul today. The schedule increases from 3 weekly to 6 weekly flights. The additional three flights operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Sundays using Airbus 319 and Airbus 320 aircrafts, which are configured for two classes; Business and Economy.

"Turkish Airlines’, Lithuania General Manager H. Serkan BINYAR, who travelled with the 1st direct flight from Istanbul to Vilnius today, said : “The increase in our flights from Vilnius is a direct response to strong demand we saw since the start of our service in June 2013. Turkish Airlines has had a strong year in 2013 in Vilnius and now there are three more flights to serve Istanbul. We also serve the most popular destinations in the Middle East, the Far East, Africa and Europe. The increased frequency will provide our passengers convenient departure times and better connections from Vilnius via Istanbul.”

Turkish Airlines, in 2011, 2013 and 2013 recognized by Skytrax as the Best Airline in Europe, boasts flights to over 247 destinations with a fleet of 241 aircraft configured with state-of-the-art cabin features; including the Comfort Class (Premium Economy) on Transatlantic, Far East and China routes.

Turkish Airlines was also given the Skytrax designation of World’s Best Business Class On-board Catering in 2013, World’s Best Economy Class On-board Catering in 2010, and Skyscanner’s Best On-board Food 2011. Long haul Business Class passengers can also enjoy the Flying Chef service on-board.

Serving Vilnius route since June 2013, Turkish Airlines provide connections to some of the best destinations in the Far East, the Middle East, Africa, India, China, Asia and Europe via its main hub airport in Istanbul. With the additional services, Turkish Airlines will be able to offer seamless connections from Vilnius to more than 247 destinations Worldwide.