Business-Class.com Partners Directly With Turkish Airlines as 78 Percent of Its U.S. Travelers Connect Through Istanbul

Business-Class.com is partnering directly with Turkish Airlines’ TKCONNECT platform for the U.S. market, giving its advisor network access to fares and offers not available through traditional distribution. The announcement, dated Oct. 20, 2026, links the company’s booking demand with a pattern seen in its internal data: U.S. travelers who booked Turkish itineraries via Business-Class.com frequently used Istanbul as a connection point to destinations across Turkish Airlines’ network, including Athens, Cape Town, Bangkok, Tbilisi, Kigali, Bali, Amman and Arusha. The data also showed strong growth for African destinations through Turkish itineraries. Through TKCONNECT, advisors can book from Turkish’s own offer engine, access branded fares and ancillary options, and handle changes and refunds directly with the airline. The partnership highlights Turkish’s Stopover in Istanbul program for eligible passengers, offering complimentary hotel stays for those stopping en route.