Turkish Airlines Posts Rare Industry Profit Amid Cargo Gains
- Freight sales up almost 80%, helping to offset passenger slump
- Carrier used global network to tap Asia-Europe trade flows
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Turkish Airlines became one of the first major carriers to post a profit this year after a boost in freight revenues helped it ride out a continuing passenger slump triggered by the coronavirus crisis.