Turkish, Ukrainian aviation authorities ink deal

By Tuba Sahin

ANKARA

The aviation authorities of Ukraine and Turkey have signed a deal to increase the number of flights and destinations.

The weekly flights between Istanbul and Odessa have been doubled to 28, according to a statement from Turkey's General Directorate of Civil Aviation on Wednesday.

Both sides also agreed on including Aegean province of Izmir, Marmara region of the northwestern Bursa, holiday resorts Bodrum and Dalaman as new destinations in Turkey.