Turkish Airlines is switching to a new airport – all in 45 hours

In Erdoğan’s latest high-stakes megaproject, 10,000 pieces of equipment will be relocated in a single weekend

“This is not just an airport. It’s a monument to victory,” is how posters around the terminal describe Istanbul’s colossal new airport.

That remains to be seen. After starting on Friday, Turkish Airlines will have a 45-hour window to complete one of the most complex logistical projects in history, as it switches its entire operation to the new Istanbul airport from its existing hub at Atatürk international airport.

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