Pegasus Airlines has been honoured with the 2025 BEST Award by the Association for Talent Development (ATD), one of the world’s most prestigious learning and development organisations. This esteemed award recognises Pegasus’s strong learning culture, shaped by its “As Long As You Want to Learn” approach, and its commitment to investing in human capital.
Believing that continuous development is a core element of its corporate culture, Pegasus Airlines was selected for the 2025 BEST Award by ATD. The award was presented during the ATD International Conference held in Washington, DC, celebrating Pegasus’s dedication to corporate learning and its innovative, digitally enhanced development solutions on a global stage.
International recognition for investing in a learning culture
The ATD BEST Awards honour organisations that directly impact business outcomes through organisation-wide learning and talent development. Pegasus’s inclusion among 57 global organisations is a testament to its robust learning culture and strategic focus on talent development, driven by its core belief in “As Long As You Want to Learn.”
Pegasus Airlines sees continuous employee development as a fundamental part of its organisational culture. Through digital learning platforms, personalised development paths, and leadership programmes, Pegasus continues to support its employees’ personal and professional growth.
Dilara Oğur: “We are building the future”
Pegasus Airlines Deputy General Manager of Human Resources, Dilara Oğur, shared her thoughts on this international achievement:
“We view our investment in human capital not just as a way to shape today, but also to build the future. At Pegasus, we have long been committed to creating a culture that promotes learning and makes it accessible to all. Receiving the BEST Award from ATD is a symbol of the pride we feel in seeing this commitment and belief recognised internationally.”
About Pegasus Airlines:
Founded in 1990 and acquired by ESAS Holding in 2005, Pegasus adopted the low-cost business model and became Turkey’s leading low-cost airline. With a strong belief that air travel should be accessible to everyone, Pegasus offers affordable fares and a young fleet. Since 2018, the airline has operated under the slogan “Turkey’s Digital Airline,” flying to 151 destinations in 54 countries — 37 domestic and 114 international. Operating through its hub at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Pegasus connects Turkey with Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa. With a customer-focused approach, Pegasus continues to introduce digital technologies and unique innovations to enhance the travel experience.
