Bengaluru, 26th November 2024: Turkish Airlines has announced a delightful treat for Bollywood fans. As part of its enhanced in-flight entertainment, the airline is offering a wide selection of popular Indian films, making every journey feel like a trip to the cinema. Turkish Airlines, known for its unparalleled connectivity to more countries than any other airline, embraces India’s love for Bollywood by providing passengers with a culturally rich, immersive experience at 35,000 feet.
With blockbuster titles, passengers can indulge in Bollywood’s finest during their flights. To make this cinematic experience even more special, Turkish Airlines serves popcorn from its exclusive ‘movie bar’ of tasty treats on Business Class flights. This selection also includes healthy options such as dried figs, apricots, raisins, homemade sweet and savoury cookies, Turkish Delight, chocolate, and mixed nuts.
“Indian cinema holds a special place in the hearts of millions, and we are delighted to bring this rich cultural experience to our passengers,” said Mr. Umit Develi, Turkish Airlines VP Asia & Far East. “By offering a curated selection of Bollywood films, we not only aim to cater to the preferences of our guests, but we also introduce global audiences to the vibrant world of Indian culture and cinema.”
Beyond the Bollywood experience, travellers can explore a vast selection of over 700 movies—including new releases, Hollywood blockbusters, and world cinema—on Turkish Airlines’ APEX award-winning inflight entertainment system Planet. Recognized among the Best Entertainment Systems in Europe by the APEX 2024 Passenger Choice Awards, Planet also offers over 1,500 TV programs across genres like comedy, drama, documentary, sports, business, and lifestyle. For those looking to expand their entertainment horizons, there’s access to over 130 audiobooks and podcasts, alongside more than 2,000 music albums showcasing top global artists. High-quality content is further enhanced with complimentary access for up to 96 hours via the PressReader application, providing a wide variety of international newspapers and magazines.
Turkish Airlines also offers passengers top quality in-flight connectivity services and has rolled out a free internet service to all its Miles&Smiles loyalty program members. Currently, the airline offers connectivity across 86% of the its fleet, and continues its retrofit programs with the aim of providing free, unlimited, uninterrupted and fast connectivity service by 2027.