AirlinePros International Appointed ARC Representative for SunExpress Airlines in the United States

“Türkiye offers year-round appeal with a rich mix of experiences, with the Turkish Riviera at its heart and the vibrant Antalya as a key gateway. Passengers travelling with SunExpress explore turquoise coasts, captivating history and culture, rich local cuisine, and a wide range of sports and outdoor activities, alongside world-class resorts and accommodation options that cater to every type of traveller. Beyond ‘summer sun and beach’ holidays, Türkiye also stands out for its cultural, archaeological, culinary, and sports tourism. SunExpress complements this strong destination offering with its leisure focus, regional connectivity, value, and flexibility, and we are proud to support its growth in the US while expanding awareness among travel advisors.”

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AirlinePros International is pleased to announce its appointment as ARC Representative for SunExpress in the United States, enhancing the airline’s commercial accessibility for the US travel trade and supporting its participation in the ARC program within the market.

Judith Kolakowski

Senior Vice-President
AirlinePros International

Founded in 1989 as a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, SunExpress is a leisure carrier connecting Türkiye with key destinations across Europe. Via major European gateways, US travelers benefit from convenient access to Türkiye and a wide range of onward leisure destinations.

Under this new agreement, AirlinePros International will serve as SunExpress’s ARC Representative in the United States, strengthening the airline’s presence among US travel advisors. SunExpress is available through Sabre, Amadeus, and Travelport for seamless bookings under IATA code XQ.

“Türkiye offers year-round appeal with a rich mix of experiences, with the Turkish Riviera at its heart and the vibrant Antalya as a key gateway. Passengers travelling with SunExpress explore turquoise coasts, captivating history and culture, rich local cuisine, and a wide range of sports and outdoor activities, alongside world-class resorts and accommodation options that cater to every type of traveller. Beyond ‘summer sun and beach’ holidays, Türkiye also stands out for its cultural, archaeological, culinary, and sports tourism,” said Judith Kolakowski, Senior Vice-President, AirlinePros International. “SunExpress complements this strong destination offering with its leisure focus, regional connectivity, value, and flexibility, and we are proud to support its growth in the US while expanding awareness among travel advisors.”

This appointment reflects AirlinePros International’s continued commitment to supporting airline partners with market-specific representation, trade engagement, and distribution-focused solutions that help grow visibility and sales in strategic markets.

About SunExpress Airlines

Founded in Antalya as a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, SunExpress Airlines acts as a tourism ambassador between Türkiye and Europe with over 35 years of experience and leisure airline expertise. Operating flights to 250 routes across 36 countries, SunExpress carries nearly 16 million passengers annually with over 4,500 employees based in Antalya, Frankfurt, Izmir, Ankara and Dalaman. 

About AirlinePros International

AirlinePros International is an award-winning leader and a trusted choice in airline and travel representation, distribution, and commercial solutions. With over 60 global points of sale and a collective aviation and travel / tourism experience of over half a millennium, we facilitate market access, sales growth, and distribution solutions for airlines and travel / tourism / hospitality service providers worldwide. Our expertise covers the entire spectrum of the industry including airlines, airports, travel / tourism / hospitality service providers, and associated industry stakeholders. Backed by a culture of integrity, passion, dedication, and quality partnerships, we ensure the success of our over 70 airline clients and travel partners worldwide.