Turkish Airlines Series

In this episode of the Turkish Airlines Podcast, host BJ Cunningham sits down with Mustafa Ekmen, General Manager at TKPAY, to explore how financial technology can make travel simpler and more seamless.From navigating payments abroad and managing different currencies to instant refunds, rewards and Miles&Smiles integration, they discuss the everyday financial friction travelers face and how TKPAY aims to bring these experiences together in one travel wallet.They also explore Türkiye’s evolving fintech landscape, the importance of trust in financial services, and the future of payments across the wider travel ecosystem.

Travel further, spend smarter, and discover more.In this episode of Widen Your World, we explore budget-friendly destinations for young travelers, from Belgrade and Tbilisi to Budapest and Eskişehir. We also discover some of Europe’s most inspiring cultural festivals, visit Istanbul’s most photogenic spots, and look at how Turkish Airlines special offers for students and young travelers can make new adventures more accessible.Listen now and start planning your next journey.

In this episode of the Turkish Airlines Series Podcast, BJ Cunningham welcomes Deniz Daştan, Corporate Sustainability Management Manager at Turkish Airlines, for a conversation about the future of sustainable aviation.From next-generation aircraft and operational efficiency to sustainable aviation fuel, waste management and environmentally conscious cabin practices, Deniz explains how sustainability is being integrated into the everyday operations of a global airline.The conversation also explores how passengers can make more conscious choices, why collaboration is essential to creating meaningful change and what Turkish Airlines’ carbon-neutrality goal for 2050 looks like in practice.An insightful conversation about responsibility, consistency and the power of progress, reminding us that building a more sustainable future is not about achieving perfection overnight, but about moving forward step by step.

In this episode of the Turkish Airlines Series Podcast, BJ Cunningham welcomes Bruna Lopez Salerno, a creator, traveler, and storyteller.Drawing on the warmth and curiosity of her Brazilian and Italian roots, Bruna explores the world with a perspective that sees travel not only as discovering new places, but also as connecting with people, cultures, and emotions.In this episode, we hear how Bruna’s journey as a traveler began, why she feels at home in Türkiye, her hot air balloon experience in Cappadocia, her personal connection with Ephesus, her admiration for Istanbul, and the memorable moments from her journeys with Turkish Airlines.An inspiring conversation that reminds us how travel can sometimes become much more than a destination, turning into a true story shaped by curiosity, connection, and the search for meaning.

In this episode, BJ Cunningham sits down with Ensar Karabulut, Holidays Packages Manager at Turkish Airlines Holidays, to explore the emotional side of modern travel design.From leading one of Turkish Airlines’ largest international operations in Frankfurt to helping build Turkish Airlines Holidays from the ground up, Ensar shares insights from his journey across aviation, hospitality, and travel experience design.Together, they discuss what it takes to create seamless travel experiences, how technology and human connection shape modern travel, and why hospitality remains at the heart of every journey. The conversation also explores the vision behind Turkish Airlines Holidays, the challenges of building a travel platform from scratch, and the future of personalized travel experiences.Join us for an inspiring conversation about curiosity, culture, innovation, and the people behind unforgettable journeys.