PressReader | FAQ
What is PressReader? Learn more
Do I have access to the PressReader app? Learn more
When does my access end? Learn more
Can I access the PressReader app during my flight? Learn more
How do I connect to PressReader? Learn more
There are 3 ways to access PressReader when flying with Turkish Airlines.
- Tap the link in your pre-flight email from PressReader, using the device you’d like to read on. Follow the prompt to download the PressReader app and authorize your access.
- Visit pressreader.turkishairlines.com and enter your booking details within 24 hours of takeoff.
- Download the PressReader app and connect to the Wi-Fi network in a Turkish Airlines Lounge. You’ll automatically get complete access to the PressReader platform.
Can I use PressReader on any device? Learn more
Which app stores carry PressReader? Learn more
I’ve opened the PressReader app, but the content appears to be locked. How do I unlock the issues I want to read? Learn more
When you first open the PressReader app, you should see a Turkish Airlines welcome message, if not, you may not have connected successfully.
- If you’re trying to connect through the link in your pre-flight email from PressReader and you see padlock icons on a publication, check the coffee cup icon at the bottom right corner of your screen. It should be green. If it isn’t, try tapping the link again. If you’ve activated the free access period, but you still can’t view any issues on PressReader, send an email to care@pressreader.com.
- If you’re trying to connect through the Turkish Airlines Lounge Wi-Fi and you see padlock icons on a publication, try enabling Hotspots in the app settings: Tap More in the main menu, then Hotspots. Visit the concierge desk if that doesn’t resolve the issue.
How do I download newspapers and magazines to read in flight? Learn more
Once you’ve activated your free access period and you see the Turkish Airlines welcome screen in the PressReader app, you’re ready to start downloading.
When you’re ready, close the welcome screen, then tap on Publications to view the PressReader catalog. Here, you can search for your favorite titles using the search bar and sort the list by category or language. Once you find a publication you’d like to download, click the download symbol.
If you want to see all of the publications you’ve downloaded, just tap Downloaded at the bottom of your screen.
How many issues can I download? Learn more
How long can I keep the issues I download? Learn more
Can I download complete publications? Learn more
Which titles are available on PressReader? Learn more
Why is the PressReader app asking me to pay for a title I want to download? Learn more
If you are prompted to pay for a title, you might not have connected successfully.
- If you’re trying to connect through the link in your pre-flight email and you see padlock icons on a publication, check the coffee cup icon at the bottom right corner of your screen. It should be green. If it isn’t, try tapping the quicklink again. If you’ve activated the free access period, but you still can’t view any issues on PressReader, send an email to care@pressreader.com.
- If you’re trying to connect through the Turkish Airlines Lounge wi-fi and you see padlock icons on a publication, try enabling Hotspots in the app settings: Tap More in the main menu, then Hotspots. Visit the concierge desk if that doesn’t resolve the issue.
Is PressReader mobile-friendly? Learn more
Why isn’t there a text view option for the publication I’m reading? Learn more
How many different languages does the PressReader support? Learn more
The PressReader application offers content in more than 60 languages including Turkish, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, French, Arabic, German, Italian, Japanese, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. If you have an internet connection, you can instantly translate some of the content into 18 different languages.