Pegasus Airlines May 2026

Serves approximately 136 destinations in 52 countries as of 2023. History and Evolution

The airline was established in 1990 as a joint venture between Aer Lingus, Silkar Yatırım, and Net Holding. Its trajectory changed significantly in 2005 when it was acquired by Esas Holding, led by Şevket Sabancı. Following this acquisition, Pegasus re-launched as a scheduled low-cost carrier (LCC), pioneering the model in Turkey. pegasus airlines

Over 105 aircraft, primarily consisting of modern Airbus A320neo and A321neo models. Ownership: Majority-owned by Esas Holding. Serves approximately 136 destinations in 52 countries as

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul. Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul

(PC) is a leading Turkish low-cost carrier headquartered in the Pendik district of Istanbul. Founded in 1990, it has evolved from a charter service into Turkey's most established private airline, operating a massive network across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Quick Facts

In 2012, the airline made headlines by placing the largest aircraft order in Turkish civil aviation history at the time—an order for 100 Airbus aircraft. This move solidified its transition to a high-efficiency fleet and supported its rapid international expansion.

Pegasus operates on a "low-cost" philosophy, focusing on point-to-point travel with ancillary revenue streams. Aircraft IT

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