Russian tourists to be directed to Turkey amid concerns in Egypt, tour operators say

[atatwolf]

Russian tourists to be directed to Turkey amid concerns in Egypt, tour operators say
DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES
ISTANBUL
Published 17 hours ago

Alanya district of Turkey's southern Antalya province (DHA Photo)
Russian Tour Operators Association (ATOR) on Saturday has said that Turkey will be offered as an alternative destination to tourists instead of Egypt, amid growing security concerns after the Russian passenger jet crash in Sharm el-Sheik.

After the association announced that they have halted flights to Egypt's Hurgada and Sharm el-Sheikh, tour operator BRISCO's Sales and Marketing Manager, Yuliya Polesovaya, said that they are thinking of telling their clients to change their flights to Turkey instead.

"We had a 4 a.m. flight to Hurgada. But it has been canceled. As an alternative we will offer our clients the 4 p.m. flight to Antalya," she said.

"We will offer the best alternatives in Turkey's tourist destinations. However, we will have to cancel the tours for the clients who refuse to accept these options," Polesovaya added.

Meanwhile, tourists from Russia, Germany, Italy and the U.K. are leaving Egypt on 39 flights from Sharm al-Sheikh International Airport one week after a Russian jet crashed, Egyptian civil aviation sources told Anadolu Agency on Saturday.

ISIS had claimed responsibility for the Russian jet crash in Sinai, which killed all 224 people on board.

Russia, Britain and Ireland have suspended their scheduled flights to Egypt, while Belgium, France and the Netherlands have all advised their citizens not to visit the Egyptian resort by air.

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa have canceled their flights to the resort this weekend, while Air France, which does not fly to the town, said it would tighten security arrangements around its Cairo flights.

@farag @oproh @Frogman @Mahmoud_EGY

 

[type93]

Poor alternative as the entire country is made up of Isis sympathizers. Russia should at least bring their own baggage handlers as the Turks can't be trusted to do the job. Either way a big loss to the Egyptian economy caused by Turkish supported terrorism in Egypt. The Egyptian people should regard the Turk with extreme hostility and prejudice for future generations to come

 

[MEAGAN FOXSS]

Russian tourists to be directed to Turkey amid concerns in Egypt, tour operators say
DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES
ISTANBUL
Published 17 hours ago

Alanya district of Turkey's southern Antalya province (DHA Photo)
Russian Tour Operators Association (ATOR) on Saturday has said that Turkey will be offered as an alternative destination to tourists instead of Egypt, amid growing security concerns after the Russian passenger jet crash in Sharm el-Sheik.

After the association announced that they have halted flights to Egypt's Hurgada and Sharm el-Sheikh, tour operator BRISCO's Sales and Marketing Manager, Yuliya Polesovaya, said that they are thinking of telling their clients to change their flights to Turkey instead.

"We had a 4 a.m. flight to Hurgada. But it has been canceled. As an alternative we will offer our clients the 4 p.m. flight to Antalya," she said.

"We will offer the best alternatives in Turkey's tourist destinations. However, we will have to cancel the tours for the clients who refuse to accept these options," Polesovaya added.

Meanwhile, tourists from Russia, Germany, Italy and the U.K. are leaving Egypt on 39 flights from Sharm al-Sheikh International Airport one week after a Russian jet crashed, Egyptian civil aviation sources told Anadolu Agency on Saturday.

ISIS had claimed responsibility for the Russian jet crash in Sinai, which killed all 224 people on board.

Russia, Britain and Ireland have suspended their scheduled flights to Egypt, while Belgium, France and the Netherlands have all advised their citizens not to visit the Egyptian resort by air.

Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa have canceled their flights to the resort this weekend, while Air France, which does not fly to the town, said it would tighten security arrangements around its Cairo flights.

@farag @oproh @Frogman @Mahmoud_EGY

It's a nightmare for Egypt I don't know why has Egypt allowed cia operators to operate in Sinai in the pretext of controlling Isis. I only see strained Russian Egypt relations . . . .

 

[atatwolf]

It's a nightmare for Egypt I don't know why has Egypt allowed cia operators to operate in Sinai in the pretext of controlling Isis. I only see strained Russian Egypt relations . . . .

Sisi = Isis, both funded by Saudi Arabia.

 

[-SINAN-]

Poor alternative as the entire country is made up of Isis sympathizers. Russia should at least bring their own baggage handlers as the Turks can't be trusted to do the job. Either way a big loss to the Egyptian economy caused by Turkish supported terrorism in Egypt. The Egyptian people should regard the Turk with extreme hostility and prejudice for future generations to come

Moan, as much as you want. Actual numbers vs your baseless claims.

 

[type93]

Moan, as much as you want. Actual numbers vs your baseless claims.

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You seem to have very poor reading skills as recent terrorists incidents in turkey by Isis in the last few months prove that Isis has free reign in turkey. That means the next major tragedy is most likely to happen in turkey. It's best if western and Russian tourists completely divest themselves from turkey as it transforms itself to become the next Somalia. Neighbouring Greece is a much safer option as you are likely to return in one piece

 

[-SINAN-]

You seem to have very poor reading skills as recent terrorists incidents in turkey by Isis in the last few months prove that Isis has free reign in turkey. That means the next major tragedy is most likely to happen in turkey. It's best if western and Russian tourists completely divest themselves from turkey as it transforms itself to become the next Somalia. Neighbouring Greece is a much safer option as you are likely to return in one piece

Baseless accusations, meaningless words as always...