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Turkish Airlines Introduces Culture to the Skies

Turkish Airlines amenity kit. Photo courtesy of Turkish Airlines.

As a travel writer and frequent flyer on many different airlines around the world, I am seldom impressed with onboard flight innovations that usually are designed to appeal to an elite, select few. But Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier for Türkiye (Turkey), just impressed me big time.

They have just come out with an onboard amenity kit collection called the “UNESCO Türkiye Series” that is based on world heritage sites, a modern interpretation of traditional Turkish art, and the richness of Turkish culture to travelers around the world.

The amenity kit collection is inspired by six outstanding UNESCO World Heritage sites in Türkiye which are Nemrut, Gobeklitepe, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Ani, and Troy. They come in four different ebru (Turkish Marbling) designs and three traditional carpet-rug motifs.

These kits are now being offered in Business Class on flights ranging from 5-8 hours, while different versions will be introduced in mid-January for Economy Class on flights lasting more than 8 hours.

Each kit contains the essential items travelers need most in the skies.: hand and body lotion and lip balm formulated by the luxury fragrance brand Ex Nihilo; socks, eye mask; toothbrush; and toothpaste.

Turkish Airlines amenity kits. Photo courtesy of Turkish Airlines.

Commenting on the new collection, Turkish Airlines Chief Operation Officer M. Akif Konar said: “With the UNESCO Türkiye Series, not only are we providing our guests with a memorable flight experience, but we are also showcasing Türkiye’s rich cultural heritage to the world. 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.”

Turkish airlines is also introducing several new direct routes this year that will increase their global coverage. Currently, they have a fleet of 493 passenger and cargo airplanes flying to 352 destinations worldwide. For frequent flyers, it’s nice to know that Turkish Airlines is also a member of the Star Alliance. I can’t wait to see what UNESCO site my amenity kit will be. Hopefully Troy, as I was just there last November.

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Karin Leperi Pezo is a freelance travel writer and photographer who has traveled to 125 countries. Her published bylines and images have won many awards, both domestic and international. Areas of special interest are culture, cuisine, and cruising along with nature, wildlife, and adventure. She divides her time between Iquitos, Peru and Las Vegas, Nevada.

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