Antalya, Turkey - Antalya-based Turkish budget carrier SunExpress has begun all-cargo operations with its passenger planes.
The airline suspended all domestic and international flights as part of the measures taken to fight against the current pandemic. In addition to Cargo holds of the planes, SunExpress will also use passenger cabins to maximize the capacity.
To this end, the carrier modified passenger cabins of 18 Boeing 737-800 jets and got approval from the Turkish civil aviation regulator. The seats remain in the cabins. Thanks to the modification, each aircraft will be able to carry a maximum cargo of up to 21,700 kg.
SunExpress Deputy General Manager Ahmet Çalışkan said.
SunExpress is a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa.