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6:55 pm - 3:50 amYTZ-IST
25h 55m2 stops
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4:45 am - 8:00 pmIST-YTZ
22h 15m2 stops
Sat, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 14
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10:45 pm - 3:50 amYYZ-IST
22h 05m1 stop
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4:45 am - 5:25 pmIST-YYZ
19h 40m2 stops
Sat, Jun 7 - Sat, Jun 14
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10:45 pm - 3:50 amYYZ-IST
22h 05m1 stop
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4:45 am - 3:40 pmIST-YYZ
17h 55m1 stop
Tue, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 9
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12:45 pm - 2:50 amYYZ-IST
31h 05m1 stop
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3:50 am - 7:00 amIST-YYZ
35h 10m1 stop
$839Egyptair
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Sun, Oct 19 - Fri, Nov 14
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8:50 pm - 7:35 pmYYZ-IST
15h 45m2 stops
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10:50 am - 9:55 pmIST-YYZ
18h 05m2 stops
$956Icelandair
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
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11:00 pm - 11:55 pmYYZ-IST
17h 55m1 stop
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7:05 am - 7:10 pmIST-YYZ
19h 05m1 stop
$957Icelandair
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Thu, Sep 18 - Tue, Sep 30
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7:30 pm - 9:20 pmYYZ-IST
18h 50m2 stops
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2:00 pm - 11:19 pmIST-YYZ
16h 19m2 stops
$958Lufthansa
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Tue, Jun 24 - Thu, Jul 3
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4:30 pm - 9:20 pmYYZ-IST
21h 50m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 11:19 pmIST-YYZ
16h 19m2 stops
$959Lufthansa
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Tue, Jun 24 - Tue, Jul 8
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6:25 pm - 7:25 pmYTZ-IST
18h 00m2 stops
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7:15 am - 5:50 pmIST-YTZ
17h 35m2 stops
$1,003Air Canada
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Sun, May 4 - Fri, May 9
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12:25 pm - 2:50 pmYTZ-IST
19h 25m2 stops
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7:45 pm - 5:45 pmIST-YTZ
29h 00m2 stops
$1,041Air Canada
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Toronto to Istanbul flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Toronto to Istanbul to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Toronto to Istanbul? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Toronto to Istanbul Airport flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport cost $933 and was between Toronto Pearson Intl Airport (YYZ) and Istanbul Airport (IST). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $933.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Toronto to Istanbul?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Toronto to Istanbul, you should consider leaving on a Tuesday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Toronto, you’ll find the best rates on Fridays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport is February, where tickets cost $992 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,299 and $1,268 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Toronto to Istanbul Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

September

Cheapest flight

$297
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 9% increase in price.
Flight from Toronto Pearson Airport to Istanbul Airport

When to book flights from Toronto to Istanbul

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Toronto to Istanbul based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Toronto to Istanbul flights

  • Should I take public transportation from the airport into Istanbul?

    Taking public transportation from the airport into Istanbul is a better option for passengers who are travelling light. Although it’s the cheaper option, each one-way ticket costing ₺ 2,5 (around C$ 0.59) per person, it takes more planning than getting on a taxi or arranging a shuttle with your hotel, and it's not the most comfortable or direct trip.

  • How do I catch the metro from the airport to Istanbul’s city centre?

    Follow the signs that say "light rail" from outside the baggage claim area to line M1A (red line). The metro station is about a 10min walk away from the airport. The final stop for this line in the city centre is Yenikapı. One token costs ₺ 4 (about C$ 0.95) but you need to buy a new token every time you change lines or transfer to another form of public transportation. Please note that operating hours are from 6:00 am to 11:59 pm, so if your flight from Toronto to Istanbul arrives outside of these times, you’ll need to plan for another type of transportation.

  • Can I get a private shuttle from the airport to the city centre?

    If you haven’t arranged for your hotel to pick you up at the airport, you can book a private shuttle with a company like KiwiTaxi for a fixed fee before you arrive in Istanbul. Prices vary depending on what district you’re travelling to, but the fixed fares start at ₺ 120 (about C$ 29) for a trip from the airport to the Sultanahmet district. You must book online, and the driver will meet you outside the arrivals area.

  • Should I exchange currency at one of the offices at the airport?

    Currency exchange fees at Atatürk International Airport are higher than anywhere else in the city. If you don’t want to use the ATMs located at the arrivals area, and can’t wait until you get into Istanbul, the supermarket at the tunnel connecting to the metro station has better exchange rates.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport was $297 for a one-way ticket and $610 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Toronto and Istanbul?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Toronto to Istanbul?

    On your way to Istanbul, you’ll fly out from one of these Toronto airports: Toronto Island or Toronto Pearson Intl. You’ll be landing at Istanbul.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Toronto to Istanbul?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Toronto to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Toronto to Istanbul?

    The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Toronto to Istanbul flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Toronto to Istanbul?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Toronto and Istanbul.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul?

    There are nonstop flights from Toronto to Istanbul on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Toronto to Istanbul, LOT or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Toronto to Istanbul are LOT and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,171 and an overall rating of 7.6, LOT is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,257 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Toronto to Istanbul?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Toronto to Istanbul.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Toronto to Istanbul?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Istanbul from Toronto is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Toronto to Istanbul?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Istanbul with an airline and back to Toronto with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Toronto to Istanbul?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Istanbul from Toronto up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Toronto to Istanbul Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $561 or less one-way and $1,065 or less round-trip.
  • Choosing the best method to travel from the airport to the city centre is dependent on the time that your flight from Toronto to Istanbul arrives at Atatürk International Airport (IST). An express bus service and a light rail service the airport, but neither one travels after 11:59 pm.
  • As soon as you’ve cleared immigration and customs, and picked up your luggage, withdraw cash in the local currency from one of the ATMs in the arrivals area. Most local businesses only take cash, preferably small bills, so having local currency is important.
  • Taking a taxi is a convenient method of travel and costs about ₺ 54 (C$ 12.84). You must take one of the official cabs found outside the airport, not one from one of the people offering rides from inside the airport. The trip to the city centre takes about 30min.
  • If you’d like to rest or freshen up after your long flight from Toronto to Istanbul before exploring the Turkish city, the TAB Airport Hotel is located inside the airport right before immigration.
  • If your flight from Toronto to Istanbul is the first leg of a more extended trip, book it with Turkish Airlines. Passengers flying with this airline who are in Istanbul for a minimum six-hour layover get a free tour of the city, with transportation to and from the airport.
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Prefer to fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul?

Find which airlines fly direct from Toronto to Istanbul Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Toronto to Istanbul

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Biman Bangladesh

Biman Bangladesh

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Direct returns

Istanbul to Toronto

Monday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Tuesday

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Wednesday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Thursday

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Biman Bangladesh, Turkish Airlines

Friday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Saturday

Biman Bangladesh

Biman Bangladesh

Sunday

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Toronto to Istanbul

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Toronto to Istanbul. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3775 reviews
7.3Boarding
7.4Entertainment
7.3Comfort
7.3Food
7.7Crew
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Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025YVR - IST
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Great food, great entertainment and very helpful, caring & attentive staff.

Flight Singapore - Istanbul was perfect. Flight Istanbul - Sao Paolo - Buenos Aires was really good but there was a big delay in Sao Paolo (Brazil) due to a problem with the ground staff and not related to Turkish Airline. Overall a very good and solid experience

The segment bkk ist was ok. The segment ist to yul the boarding was chaotic with 5 control before get in the plain, in addition to normal control by scanner and metal detector during transfert

The in flight entertainment was very good but unfortunately I feel they could have been more attentive to the customer. This is saw on all my Turkish airlines flights , besides dinner service you never really saw the attendants.

The flight was great. From the first to the last step, the staff was very helpful and understanding. I also always enjoy Turkish Airlines food because it’s flavorful, fresh (like salads and very delicious bread ) and has special things like olives, dates… I loved that bean salad and apricot pie. I also enjoyed the movies. Thank you!

Ordered Vegan meal - it was ok, but not exceptional. Seat ok row 39 middle section aisle. Nearly full flight - crew was busy but they did the best they could. There was a USB A port at the seat. I listened to my own music and only looked at flight information. One nice thing was the connection information was made available in the screen.

I recently flew with Turkish Airlines, and I can confidently say it was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. From the moment I boarded, the crew was incredibly attentive, warm, and professional. They went above and beyond to ensure everyone was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the flight. The highlight, however, was the food! I’ve flown with many airlines, but Turkish Airlines sets the bar incredibly high when it comes to in-flight dining. Every meal was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The variety of dishes, even on a long-haul flight, was impressive. It felt like dining at a high-end restaurant at 35,000 feet! The seats were comfortable, the entertainment options were great, and the overall atmosphere made the journey enjoyable. Turkish Airlines truly excels in combining luxury and hospitality. I wouldn’t hesitate to fly with them again—highly recommend!

Very nice and friendly crew. Boarding system can be improved.

The Etickets had been changed (Why?) without notice ; Hence, that caused troubles when checking in. Not until I contacted my ticket agent and was given correct Etickets could I then check in.

The seat 7A had no padding. I needed to sit on the provided pillow.

Overall good experience. The flight from Toronto to Denver does not have entertainment - movies to watch.

During the pre-departure safety briefing, the flight attendants rushed through the mandatory safety announcements in both official languages, making it difficult for passengers to clearly understand the instructions. Given the importance of these messages for passenger safety, this lack of clarity was concerning. Perhaps use a recoded message to alleviate this concern. Additionally, the flight attendants appeared to lack the professional attentiveness typically expected during a flight. Rather than focusing on timely and courteous service, they seemed more engaged in personal conversations than in addressing the needs of passengers. I hope this feedback is taken constructively and helps in maintaining the high standards of professionalism and care that travelers expect from a national carrier: AC.

They left on of my bags in Toronto and it took two days to get it.

The whole experience what excellent, from Anjou at the ticket counter to the attendants on the flight. Although it was an older plane, it was a very good flight. One of the best flights I have had on Air Canada!

Flight 3 hours late due to poor planning followed by a thunderstorm which happened after the scheduled departure time. Plane stuck on ground for 3 hours and flight connections missed without compensation resulting in new tickets needing to be bought.

It was what it was. The crew were very supportive of my wife's inability to sit for long (without severe pain). I say the food was excellent because we bought sushi at Bento, pre flite. We did not complete the final leg (YVR to YYJ) as we were able to catch the last ferry to Swartz Bay. Thanks to Air Canada ( crew and network ) for the connections to/from SJO.

it was great only downfall was that the tvs weren't working but the rest was great specially the wifi

Unable to serve coffee on flight which I understand but inconvenient.

thee is no screen on these flights, smaller storage cabins scuffed my carry on, it was ok overall

The Entertainment system was nearly useless because videos kept stopping then jumping over segments at random but closely spaced intervals. About 75% of the plane gave up trying to watch and then the gaps and jumps became shorter, It was terrible and made it hard to know what was happening since it was not a normal buffering pause where you still get the cont6en t. Instead the video would pause then jump ahead missing short segments and dialog entirely! The economy class seats on all flights have less and less legroom. I’m tall and the upgraded seats are no better for the leg room, not worth it. I flew from Toronto to Calgary….The staff at YYZ was awesome and kind. My flight’s (prior) incoming plane from Liberia had been delayed over 3 hours and the attendant quickly and kindly transferred me to the earlier flight that got me in hours earlier. Such a great staff!! Every staff member on the plane was very-very Canadian/Kind . Great job and attitude you folks! The plane itself was new and in great condition, except the issue with the video streaming.

For an economy lite experience, it's by far the best I've had. New planes, clean, great destinations. Very happy to have discovered Iceland Air.

Smooth efficient airline. Think they should have their own bag drop as the queue took 30mins to bmscan and drop

Good. Lacking overhead bin space. No food offered but you can order online or in flight and pay for snacks.

No food was served for 7.5 hrs flight. When our flight changed to other airlines due to wether issue, our seats booked with no checked in luggage when I already payed for. We end up to pay 90 euro per suitcase.

The flights were in time and the bags arrived. well done

Only serving 2 small coffee in 7.5 hrs flight with very limited choice to order food.

Booked with Kayak… Economy Class it said. I had filtered for 1 checked bag. Get to boarding and it says I have Economy Light w/ no checked bags. $136 each way for baggage now. Do not use smartfares.com. Very misleading and a terrible start to this trip.

Overall good. I was surprised how easy it was to get from plain to plain in such a short time. Food choices were not so great and quite expensive. Entertainment was ok. Flights were smooth.

Our three ski bags did not arrive and are still not delivered, one full day later. With one ski bag not traceable at all. I would not fly Iceland Air again.

Bad. Flights were late, by hours. No clear information was provided even until the delayed boarding time.

They delayed my flight from Toronto Pearson for one hour and Frankfurt to Abuja for 2HRS, So sad

The aircraft was old, there was no charging sockets, and the seats were narrow and uncomfortable even though I had exit row premium seats.

No entertainment since it was a 3 hr flight. Good leg room for economy.

The service was really good. The breakfast food could’ve been better as I don’t eat sweets for breakfast and the only choice was a muffin. Overall, good experience though. Thank you.

The flight was delayed and I was stressing the whole time about whether I would make my next flight.

No Wi-Fi or food unless you pay an expensive fee.

Crew and service was excellent. My seat was super small and cramped! No leg room

The flight crew did a good job, the main problem I had was in the layout of the pod itself. I know it does not matter but the connection for the head phones was not A- easy to find, B- very difficult to do based on the placement ( behind the right shoulder, very hard to reach, the type of plug on the frame vs the actual plug of the headphones), C due to the location and the way it connected, it did not allow me to use my own headphones, D- very low quality and very uncomfortable headphones, E- Surprisingly, very old selections of movies, for me, at least. I will still fly with Lufthansa as you deliver a very good product overall and I enjoy the quality of service, the ease and the prices. Thank you.

Great flight. Friendly crew. Good food. Nice clean cabin and toilet was a good size. I like the starliner.

Wonderful I upgraded from premium economy to business and it was totally worth it. The crew was fantastic. Very attentive positive. They made me feel right at home. We were on a 747 business class second story seat and it was fantastic.

Check in was madness. Boarding was madness. The flight itself was OK, and the flight attendants were nice. Connection to my next flight was two hours. But based on my arrival gate in Cairo, and next departure gate in Cairo, the whole two hours were needed given the inefficient procedures. At the end of my journey (connected to Lufthansa after Egyptair), my checked luggage did not arrive, and after 4 days, has still not arrived.

Everything was ok except cleanliness of the plane, it was poor.

It was appalling! Using small aircraft for 5 hour flights is ridiculous! No legroom, terrible food, no drinks apart from water, tea and coffee (once only) makes it a terrible experience. The cabin staff really badly handled the behaviour of an extremely obnoxious woman who insisted on fully reclining her seat for the duration of the flight with a very tall man behind her. She abused his and the staff and they were not able to deal with her at all other than to tell the man that they are reclining seats and they could not prevent her from doing so. They were also very slow to react when a large nu of passengers stood up and started taking their luggage out of the overhead bins whilst the aircraft was still taxiing at Heathrow. I will never fly Egypt Air again! I know this isn’t the airline’s fault but the security at Cairo airport was a joke. With the terrible security record on flights out of Egypt, they really need to take it seriously. Scanners weren’t working, liquids were allowed on, only one person operating the cray machine and searching bags caused a massive backlog of people…I’m convinced you could have got anything onto that plane if you were determined enough. By the way, it was the same story in Aswan airport.

The plane was old and several things were broken including my seat. The sinks in the restrooms didn’t drain. The armrest on my seat was broken so the seat was constantly reclined. The tray table was broken. The fabric was coming off the seats. The overhead bin doors wouldn’t stay locked. The hotel accommodation was disgusting.

Boarding was chaotic and disorganized, and the foot rest to my seat was broken. But the food was good and the flight attendants were kind and attentive.

So bad we never travel with Egypt air bad service smells bad food bad Ching my sets to back

Food was terrible (I tried the beef plate). Service is improved. The plane is new so it was good enough

Horrible old filthy airplane with brooking seat and entertainment system

Boarding was a nightmare. Still the B773s don’t have WIFI and are a something from the 90s in terms of comfort.

Cairo airport has probably the most stressful and overcomplicated security system in the world. Can't really blame Egypt Airlines.

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