Turkish Airlines, New York Islanders & UBS Arena Take-Off with New Partnership

The New York Islanders and UBS Arena recently welcomed Turkish Airlines to Belmont Park as part of a new, multiyear partnership, making the airline the Official International Airline Partner of the team and the arena. This is a first-of-its-kind agreement for the global airline and a National Hockey League team.

“We are honored to welcome Turkish Airlines into our great sport as the official international partner of the Islanders and UBS Arena,” said John Collins, operating partner, New York Islanders. “This partnership aligns with our commitment to providing world-class experiences for our fans and strengthens our global reach here at Belmont Park.”

The Islanders and UBS Arena will promote Turkish Airlines and help strengthen its position as a premier New York carrier. The team and arena will do so on social channels and through in-arena promotions.

Ahmet Olmuştur, chief commercial officer, Turkish Airlines, said, “We are pleased to announce this partnership with the New York Islanders, bringing our world-famous service and commitment to excellence to the passionate fans of the team. In 1994, Turkish Airlines inaugurated its first non-stop service to and from JFK airport and has since grown its U.S. route network to 14 gateways today. As the airline that flies to more countries than any other, we welcome New York Islanders’ fans to experience our award-winning airline.”

Turkish Airlines is known for its service and Turkish hospitality, Flying Chefs and the Istanbul Stopover Service.

“UBS Arena, Belmont Park and Belmont Park Village were specifically designed and built to be global destinations for sports, music, fashion and hospitality,” said Dan Griffis, president of Global Partnerships, Oak View Group. “We are very grateful to have Turkish Airlines, an airline built on luxury experiences and incredible customer service, believe in and want to invest in our vision.”