THY eyes exportation of operations system to EU via lot

Seeing increased popularity across the continent, Turkey's national flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) is now hoping to export its management model to European markets. A possible acquisition of LOT Polish Airlines could be an opportunity for this goal to be realized, THY Chairman Hamdi Topcu told reporters in Istanbul on Tuesday. “We would love the opportunity to prove how THY's management model can be successful if we transfer our own managers to firms based in EU markets," Topcu said, adding that senior LOT officials are shortly expected in Turkey. Topcu also said that the negotiations are under way; however, the two sides have not yet discussed a price.