»»New Nonstop Flights Between Los Angeles LAX and Istanbul To Start in March 2011
Turkish Airlines will start nonstop service between Los Angeles International (LAX) and Istanbul, beginning March 3, 2011.

The Turkish carrier is already operating flights to four other North American destinations, including Chicago, New York, Toronto and Washington.
Also it plans to start service to Washington Dulles.(source)
Turkish Airlines is a Star-Alliance member.
