Istanbul, 02 January 2025.
Turkish Airlines, driven by its mission
to offer guests a peerless travel experience, is now carrying Türkiye’s
unparalleled cultural treasures to the skies. The new amenity kit collection,
called the “UNESCO Türkiye Series,” is inspired by six outstanding UNESCO
World Heritage sites in Türkiye which are Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Cappadocia,
Ephesus, Ani, and Troy along with four different ebru (Turkish
Marbling) designs and three traditional carpet-rug motifs. These new
kits are now being offered inBusiness Class on flights ranging from five to
eight hours, while different versions will be introduced in mid-January for
Economy Class on flights lasting more than eight hours.
Developed in collaboration with the
Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, this special collection highlights
Turkish Airlines’ vision to not only provide comfort above the clouds but also
showcaseTürkiye’s historic and cultural values on the global stage. Each set is
presented as a memorable travel keepsake that combines thousands of years of
Anatolian history and artistic heritage with contemporary design elements.
A modern interpretation of traditional
Turkish art, each kit includes hand and body lotion and lip balm formulated by
the luxury fragrance brand Ex Nihilo. Additionally, around 80% of the materials
used in items such as socks, eye masks, and toothbrushes are made from recycled
materials and sustainable options like biodegradable cornstarch.
Commenting on the new collection, Turkish
Airlines Chief Operations Officer M. Akif Konarstated:“With the UNESCO
Türkiye Series, not only we are providing our guests with a memorable flight experience,
but we are also showcasingTürkiye’s rich cultural heritage to the world. As
Turkish Airlines, we continue to maintain our lead in the global aviation
sector with our sustainability-focused approach and our vision of preserving
cultural values. This collection is a tangible expression of our efforts to
present Anatolia’s millennia-old history and art to our passengers in a contemporary
way. We hope our guests will form a unique bond with Türkiye’s deep-rooted past
through these sets.”
With its “UNESCO Türkiye Series,” Turkish
Airlines continues to set new standards in travel comfort and cultural
storytelling. As the nation’s flag carrier, the airlineremains committed to
introducing the richness of Turkish culture to travellers around the globe while
preserving and promotingTürkiye’s heritage in the skies.