Turkish Airlines owned low-cost Ajet to debut flights in 2024

By Tuba Ongun

ANKARA (AA) – Fully owned by national flag carrier Turkish Airlines, low-cost Ajet is set to begin flights next year, according to a statement issued on Friday.

AnadoluJet, a brand of Turkish Airlines, will begin operations under the name AJet Air Transportation Inc. at the end of March 2024, according to the statement from the national flag carrier.

AnadoluJet was established in 2008 to meet the air transportation needs of Anatolia with advantageous prices.

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat said this step is taken as part of the company's goals for the next decade.

"We fully believe that AJet, with its new name, will become an important part of the low-cost aviation industry on a global scale," Bolat stressed.

Ajet will be based and operate from Sabiha Gokcen Airport on Istanbul’s Anatolian side and Esenboga Airport in the capital Ankara.

By simplifying the services offered and utilizing an economy class configuration, the company aims to reflect the cost advantage in ticket prices, making air transportation services accessible to everyone, read the statement.