Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) signed between Turkish Airlines (THY) and the Hava-İş Union, employees will receive an 18.2% salary increase. At THY Technic Inc., wages will be increased by 18.29% in accordance with the CBA signed with the Özçelik-İş Union.
18.2% Salary Increase for THY Employees
Under the Collective Bargaining Agreement currently in force between Turkish Airlines and the Hava-İş Union, the salary increase for the second half of 2026 has been determined. Accordingly, THY employees covered by the CBA will receive an 18.2% salary increase.
The new wages will come into effect as of July 2026, and the increased salaries will be deposited into the accounts of thousands of employees covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
18.29% Wage Increase for THY Technic Personnel
The wage increase for the second half of the year for THY Technic Inc. personnel has also been finalized. Under the 9th Term Collective Bargaining Agreement signed between the company and the authorized Özçelik-İş Union, employees’ salaries will be increased by 18.29%.
TURKSTAT Inflation Data Used as the Basis for the Increase Calculation
According to the data announced by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT), inflation for the first six months of 2026 was 17.76%.
In line with the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, an additional contractual increase was applied to the realized six-month inflation rate, resulting in a total wage increase of 18.29% for THY Technic personnel.
Increased Salaries at THY Technic to Be Paid in August
The new wages determined for THY Technic employees will be reflected in the salary payments for the August 2026 period. Accordingly, personnel will receive their increased salaries for the first time in August.
Inflation Plus 3% to Be Applied in Future Periods
According to the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the wage increases for THY Technic Inc. employees will not be limited to this period alone. During each subsequent six-month period covered by the agreement, an additional 3% increase will be applied on top of the realized six-month inflation rate.
This arrangement aims to protect employees’ wages against inflation and support their purchasing power.
