Turkish Airlines to terminate contracts of staff refusing Hedef 12 changes

Turkish Airlines decided to terminate contracts of staff refusing changes under the Hedef 12 program, to be executed between 30 September and 31 October 2026, affecting about 100 employees, and communicated the decision via email on 22 September 2026 while notifying the union HAVA‑İŞ on 24 September 2026.

A vote among employees accepted the changes with 99% approval, although HAVA‑İŞ protested; the board agenda included complaints about union activities and alleged pressure on non‑union staff during pre‑flight briefings, and some employees allegedly promoted the union on social media.