Pegasus Flights
Owned by Esas Holding AS, Pegasus Airlines is a Turkish low-cost airline that offers domestic and international services and has its headquarters located in Turkey and Istanbul. If you are looking for the cheapest airline, Pegasus is your best bet. However, the low cost means you’ll have to compromise on the food quality and other entertainment services.
History
Pegasus Airlines was formed in 1989 when Silkar and Net collaborated with Aer Lingus to establish a low-cost Turkish carrier. The airline started in 1990 with Boeing 737-400s. Unfortunately, four months after the inauguration of this airline, the Turkish tourism industry saw a decline due to the Iraq invasion of Kuwait. The demand increased again, as tourists started flying back to their home countries in 1992. As a result, Pegasus airlines had to lease two Airbus A320s to cater to this growing demand. It completed the 29.87 million passenger milestone in 2019. It has now become the second-largest airline in Turkey.
Destinations
Pegasus Airlines covers many destinations within Turkey and in the world. It serves more than 47 countries worldwide. The airline offers its services in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The list of the destinations covered by Pegasus Airlines includes Istanbul, Tel Aviv, Bucharest, Antalya.
Fleet
Pegasus Airlines has 88 aeroplanes that include Airbus, Boeing, aircraft, etc. It has 9 Airbus A320-200s that can carry up to 180 passengers and 46 Airbus A320neo. Pegasus Airlines has 22 Boeing 737-800 in service.
Check-in procedures
If you complete the check-in at the airport counter, you need to do it at least 2 hours 30 minutes before the departure to get your boarding pass. You could also check-in through the website or mobile. For all Pegasus Airlines’s aeroplanes, the self-service kiosk is available for passengers. The check-in ends 45 minutes before the departure and you can book as early as 75 minutes before the flight takes off.
Hand and hold luggage allowance
You get to keep one baggage piece with you, the size of which must not exceed 55x40x20 cm, and a personal item that can be 40x30x15 cm. One personal item can be a handbag, a bag consisting of baby items, a laptop bag, or a briefcase.
Seat size, space, comfort, and a class of service
The airline has three classes of service—essentials, advantage, and business flex. Being a low-cost airline, the airbus of Pegasus Airlines has a small seating space, although it’s comfortable for all passengers. You can book the Advantage class if you’d like to choose your own seat without any extra cost. Overall, these flights have enough seat width and legroom.
Service Onboard
All classes of Pegasus Airline’s flight cover a built-in entertainment system that offers a variety of movies and exciting content that will keep you hooked to the back seat screens throughout the journey. You can pre-order your food. They also have an in-flight cafe from where you can order hot snacks and meals. You can bring cats, dogs, and birds, but a pet carrier comes with an additional fee.
