Turkish Airlines makes maiden flight to Los Angeles

Turkey’s national air carrier, the Turkish Airlines, made Thursday its first direct flight to Los Angeles, the company’s fourth destination in the United States.
A gala night was held at the Paramount Studios to mark THY’s maiden flight, featuring NBA star Kobe Bryant as well as other celebrities.
Turkish pop star Kenan Dogulu and Turkish DJ and composer Mercan Dede took to the stage at the gala.
The Istanbul-based airlines is one of the fastest growing and prosperous carriers in the world. THY, a Star Alliance member, carries approximately 25 million passengers a year.
THY posted 389 million Euro of profit in 2009, becoming one of the top companies, following Air China and Ryan Air, in the world that recorded the highest profit in 2009.