Turkish Airlines releases new commercial film

By Huseyin Kulaoglu

ISTANBUL (AA) - Turkish Airlines (THY) released a new commercial film Tuesday about a triumphant victory ahead of its move to Istanbul Airport, the world's largest airport and transfer hub.

The film tells the story of those who reached their goals by overcoming the obstacles, according to a statement by Turkish Airlines Press Counselor.

The story of Turkey's first visually impaired mountain climber and national athlete Necdet Turhan, took part in the film and told his story.

“I was very excited when THY's project came to me. I'm proud to climb up and take part in the same project to carry the same flag to the top with our national flag carrier airline,” said Turhan.

“Our film tells the story of Necdet Turhan, our national athlete who proudly carries this flag as we do, by overcoming the obstacles and rising our flag,” said Turkish Airlines Chairman Ilker Ayci,.

“With our move to Istanbul Airport, THY will continue to move forward with a determination to reach the top of the world aviation,” he added.

*Writing by Busra Nur Bilgic