01
Jan 2026
9:09 UTC
Turkey Tactical: Airlines announce cancellation of January 1 flights due to inclement weather; allot for disruptions, reconfirm travel itineraries
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- Turkish Airlines Communications Director Yahya Ustin stated that the airline had cancelled 50 flights scheduled for January 1 due to inclement weather in eastern Turkey.
- In addition, A Jet Press Advisor, Mehmet Yesilkaya, announced that 64 of the airline’s flights on January 1 had been cancelled.
- The Turkish Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for snowfall in several provinces in eastern Turkey on January 1.
Source: Turkish Airlines; AJet
Recommendations:
- Those planning to travel through Turkey on January 1 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel and flight services due to inclement weather in the east of the country.
- Reconfirm all flight itineraries with airlines and remain cognizant of authorities’ updates.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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- Turkish Airlines Communications Director Yahya Ustin stated that the airline had cancelled 50 flights scheduled for January 1 due to inclement weather in eastern Turkey.
- In addition, A Jet Press Advisor, Mehmet Yesilkaya, announced that 64 of the airline’s flights on January 1 had been cancelled.
- The Turkish Meteorological Service issued a yellow warning for snowfall in several provinces in eastern Turkey on January 1.
Source: Turkish Airlines; AJet
Recommendations:
- Those planning to travel through Turkey on January 1 are advised to allot for disruptions to travel and flight services due to inclement weather in the east of the country.
- Reconfirm all flight itineraries with airlines and remain cognizant of authorities’ updates.
COUNTRY RISK LEVEL
Medium
AFFECTED AREA
Turkey
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL
Low
STRENGTH OF SOURCE
Confirmed
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