Pegasus Airlines marked International Women’s Day on 8 March with a meaningful event. The airline operated two special flights with all-female cockpit and cabin crews, showcasing the strength and potential of women in the aviation industry.
All-Female Special Flight Crew
Supporting inclusivity, equality, and diversity, Pegasus Airlines carried out two special flights with the aircraft named ‘Cumhuriyet’, which joined their fleet in the Republic’s 100th year, under the vision of “Our Route: An Equal and Multivocal Future”. The ‘Cumhuriyet’ aircraft departed from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport on flight PC 2186 and returned to Istanbul on flight PC 2183.
A Meaningful Message from the Captain
Pegasus passengers were greeted with a special announcement from Captain Ayşe Gül Akgül Çelik on both flights. In her announcement, Çelik said:
“We are proud to operate this special flight with our all-female crew on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8 March. We celebrate Women’s Day for all our female guests. It is a great pleasure to serve you on this special journey with our cherished ‘Cumhuriyet’ aircraft. As Pegasus Airlines, we express our gratitude to our Great Leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, honouring his memory with respect and reverence as we continue to work tirelessly to build a society where everyone is equal, following in his footsteps.”
About Pegasus Airlines
Entering the aviation sector in 1990, Pegasus adopted a low-cost business model after being acquired by ESAS Holding in 2005. As Turkey’s leading low-cost airline, Pegasus enables everyone to travel affordably and comfortably. Since 2018, it has been operating with the motto “Turkey’s Digital Airline”. Pegasus flies to a total of 146 destinations in 53 countries, including 37 domestic and 109 international destinations, offering connected flights through Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa. Prioritising passenger experience, Pegasus continues to streamline travel processes with digital technologies.
