LCCI, Turkish Airlines Sign MoU to Boost International Business Mobility, Trade Engagements

By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Turkish Airlines under the airline’s Corporate Club Premium programme to facilitate international travel for the business community and strengthen institutional cooperation.
The MoU was signed by LCCI President Faheem ur Rehman Saigol and Turkish Airlines General Manager Omer Onder Haberdar. Senior Vice President Tanveer Ahmad Sheikh, Vice President Khurram Lodhi, Executive Committee Members Rana Shoban Akhtar and Amna Randhawa were also present at the ceremony.
Under the agreement, LCCI and its nominated representatives will be able to avail special corporate travel privileges, discounted airfare structures, and performance-based incentives offered by Turkish Airlines. The partnership is expected to facilitate the mobility of trade delegations, business leaders, and chamber officials participating in international exhibitions, conferences, and investment initiatives.
According to details, the MoU provides LCCI access to Turkish Airlines’ corporate travel framework, including preferential corporate fares, dedicated reservation support, and enhanced travel facilitation services. The agreement also introduces a backend incentive mechanism enabling the chamber to earn complimentary tickets based on accumulated travel volume generated through official bookings.
The collaboration aims to ensure smoother travel arrangements for LCCI delegations visiting international markets while reducing travel costs through negotiated corporate pricing. Travelers registered under the chamber’s corporate account will continue to receive individual frequent-flyer mileage benefits alongside organizational incentives.
Speaking on the occasion, Saigol termed the agreement an important step toward improving global connectivity for Pakistan’s business community, noting that enhanced travel facilitation plays a vital role in promoting trade diplomacy, export promotion, and international business engagement.
He added that the partnership reflects growing cooperation between international airlines and business institutions to support cross-border commercial activity and strengthen economic linkages. The agreement is also expected to encourage greater participation of Pakistani entrepreneurs in global trade forums through improved access to international travel services.