Eastern Bank inks deal with Turkish Airlines for lounge access

Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has entered into an agreement with Turkish Airlines to enhance travel privileges for premium passengers departing from Dhaka.

Ali Reza Iftekhar, managing director of Eastern Bank PLC, and Islam Güre, country manager of Turkish Airlines, signed the agreement at the bank’s head office in Dhaka recently, according to a press release.

Under the arrangement, Business Class passengers of Turkish Airlines will enjoy complimentary access to the “EBL Skylounge” at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

The initiative is expected to strengthen collaboration between the two organisations while offering an elevated airport experience for travellers flying on the Istanbul-bound carrier from Bangladesh, the release added.

M Khorshed Anowar, deputy managing director and head of retail and SME banking at EBL; Farzana Qader, head of retail alliance; R Yusuf Sarıtaç, station manager for Dhaka; and Semih Külcü, regional accounting manager at Turkish Airlines, were also present at the signing ceremony.