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Turkish Airlines offers free changes, refunds for Ankara flights during NATO summit

A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 plane takes off in front of the control tower at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye on April 6, 2019. (AFP Photo)
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A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 plane takes off in front of the control tower at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye on April 6, 2019. (AFP Photo)
July 07, 2026 09:45 AM GMT+03:00

Turkish Airlines has announced free reservation changes, route changes and refunds for eligible Ankara flights scheduled between July 6 and July 9, 2026, as the city hosts the 36th NATO Leaders Summit.

The carrier said the measure was introduced to give passengers more flexibility in their travel plans amid possible disruptions linked to the summit.

Eligibility covers Ankara-linked flights

The rights apply to passengers whose tickets were issued on or before June 29, 2026, and who are booked on flights departing from, arriving in, or connecting through Ankara between July 6 and July 9, inclusive.

Passengers must complete their transactions by July 16, 2026, to benefit from the policy.

Turkish Airlines aircraft are parked at terminal gates at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye, Jan. 1, 2026. (Adobe Stock Photo)
Turkish Airlines aircraft are parked at terminal gates at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye, Jan. 1, 2026. (Adobe Stock Photo)

Free changes and refunds available

Under the arrangement, reservation and route changes will be made without charge. Refund requests will also be processed free of charge, with no deduction from the ticket price.

Turkish Airlines also said passengers may extend the validity of their tickets until July 23, 2026, without paying any fare difference or penalty.

Extra flight services also covered

The same rights will apply to ancillary services, meaning additional services purchased for the flight, such as extra options linked to the booking.

The airline noted that the policy applies only to flights operated by Turkish Airlines.

July 07, 2026 09:45 AM GMT+03:00
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