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SunExpress

SunExpress (XQ/SXS) is a Türkiye-based leisure passenger airline founded as a Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines joint venture. SunExpress lists Antalya as a headquarters, with Izmir as another key hub and additional bases including Dalaman and Ankara; its own network description emphasizes direct Europe-Türkiye services, Turkish holiday destinations and Anatolian city links. It does not appear as a member of oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam in the sources reviewed, and its own loyalty program is SunExpress your benefits. For travelers, the practical checks are route seasonality, fare bundle inclusions, and whether crediting to SunExpress’s own points program makes sense for your booking.