Founded in 1933, Turkish Airlines is the national flag carrier airline of Turkey and flies to 122 countries and 304 destinations worldwide. With a fleet of 329 aircraft, the airline transports over 60 million passengers annually. Turkish Airlines has been awarded "Best Airline in Europe" by Skytrax for six consecutive years from 2011 to 2016, and was also named "Best Airline in Southern Europe" for three consecutive years from 2013 to 2015. The airline's mission is to put people at the heart of commerce, empowering everyone to thrive.