Turkey underwent an economic crisis throughout most of 2001 , leading to a reduction in traffic on domestic routes in particular . THY managed to survive after the September 11 attacks on the United States without a government bailout or mass layoffs , although 300 middle management positions were eliminated , 400 part-timers were laid off and wages were cut 10 percent . Turkish Daily News credited the airline 's survival to entrepreneurial management , which was quick to get rid of loss-making routes at home and abroad
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Turkish Airlines