Maryann Shaw

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline in the world, has won a PATWA International Award in the “Best Airline – Best Inflight Catering” category at ITB Berlin 2017. Turkish Airlines flies from Cape Town and Johannesburg directly to Istanbul daily, and from Durban via Johannesburg to Istanbul four times a week. The International Council of Pacific Area Travel Writers Association (PATWA) awarded Turkish Airlines Inc., the PATWA International Award under the category “Best Airline – Best Inflight Catering”. The prestigious award was received by Mr. Ahmet OLMUSTUR, Chief Marketing Officer of Turkish Airlines at ITB Berlin – one of the world’s leading travel & trade shows. The award was handed over to Turkish Airlines for its exceptional in-flight catering services. By winning the award, Turkish Airlines has reaffirmed its position as a global leader in onboard catering, a result of the airlines’ successful joint venture partnership with TURKISH DO&CO which has repeatedly won awards for providing Turkish Airlines’ passengers with the best meals, in the sky as well as in its lounges. Speaking on this occasion Mr. Ahmet OLMUSTUR said, “We are honored to have won the PATWA Award for the best airline food and beverages. We have always endeavored to provide the best-in-class F&B in-flight options to all our passengers. The PATWA award validates and gives credence to our intent and efforts. This award is a milestone in our journey and we are committed to continually offering the best of In-flight products and services to all our current and future guests.” The PATWA International Awards are awarded to recognize individuals and organizations that have excelled and/or are involved in the promotion of tourism from different sectors of the travel trade such as aviation, hotels, travel agencies, tour operators, destinations, government bodies, tourism ministries and other service provider(s) related directly or …