Easy to be offended, but difficult to deny the facts. Multiple terrorist attacks in Turkish cities over the last year, including one at Istanbul's 2nd airport in December. Holiday bookings reportedly down 40%. I work in the travel industry and our flights to Turkey have been reduced enormously this coming summer. The government's recent attacks on the free press and the ongoing refugee crisis. Proximity to Syria and domestic conflict with the Kurds.
All in all, while Istanbul is a fascinating city, I don't think now is a great time to visit as a tourist.

Stop trolling

Propaganda.

People hated Russia for Ukraine, but suddenly loves Russia for Syria. Such hypocrisy.

Turkey is a democratic state and its leader is secular, not islamist. Turkey is doing their best to protect their country.

If you think Turkey is unsafe? So is France for that matter.

It's not the Kurds doing the burning....
They are the ones being set on fire.
By the Turkish army and police.
And their government is the biggest supporter of ISIS

Hey Ozgur, enjoy your holiday, the way things are developing in Europe, I think you are correct.
My comment was tongue in cheek, I would Never let these [email protected]? grind me down.

Nowhere is safer than other these days. Don't let them terrorise you and lock you home. I just booked my flights to Istanbul for a long weekend in May, I look forward to it.

Jeez, a few days ago we are discussing the pros and cons of visiting Istanbul. A week later Istanbul and now Brussels take a terrorist bomb!
[email protected] this, I'm booking Skegness.

You're right I do need a holiday. But you trying to make a light hearted joke about a terrorist attack is a bit low. Let's hope something like this doesn't happen where you live hey? I'm sure you want saying similar things after the 7/7 attacks in London. Unless you are a Kurds of course, where terrorism is in your blood

Sounds like you need a holiday - I've heard Istanbul is nice this time of year.

And you sound like a right pleb.

Yeah, Istanbul sounds like a right blast.

http://www.aljazeera.com/news/2016/03/istanbul-taksim-square-area-hit-explosion-160319091702737.html

Guess you were not on the 777 then as it looks ok for a short haul - http://www.headforpoints.com/2016/02/28/review-turkish-airlines-boeing-777-business-class/

It seems TK use 777 once a day and then A330 and A321 - I like QR for my flights, it's in a different league - then again you need to make sure you are on the best aircraft!

great price for direct, you can get biz for £300 as well.

I paid £96 from MAN, but had a stop in AMS :/ (I flew in Feb - nice city break) - Normally about £120-150 with a stop

Easy to be offended, but difficult to deny the facts. Multiple terrorist attacks in Turkish cities over the last year, including one at Istanbul's 2nd airport in December. Holiday bookings reportedly down 40%. I work in the travel industry and our flights to Turkey have been reduced enormously this coming summer. The government's recent attacks on the free press and the ongoing refugee crisis. Proximity to Syria and domestic conflict with the Kurds.
All in all, while Istanbul is a fascinating city, I don't think now is a great time to visit as a tourist.

Istanbul is a great place, one of the best. But as others have said, not perhaps a great time.

Show me a cheap flight in July-August during school holidays to Antalya. Outside of school holidays everywhere is cheap. If terror is the reason of cheap flights, you can fly to Oslo for £29 return, did I miss some news?

That's why so cheap flights

Are all you Turks going to keep claiming your country is safe now? Islamist hellhole,you reap what you sow.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-35798517
28 killed, 100 wounded.

Check your luggage on the way back to make sure there is nobody hiding :smiley:

Sorry my bad, makes sense. I'm holding out for peace talks and increased flights then, should be able to grab myself a bargain family holiday

Turkey or morrococo for a weeks break?

Hi,
I didn't say the market was awash with cheap flights. I said the CAPACITY, or seats available for sale, have been greatly reduced this year in anticipation of, and reacting too, a big decrease in demand for holidays in Turkey. Less capacity supports the price, hence the high price for you are being asked to pay for your school holiday flight.
However, if demand continues to fall and seats are unsold, the price will fall. Which may well explain the Turkish Airlines sale we are discussing.
As a real world example. A popular northern UK regional airport that my airline works from will have seven fewer Turkey flights a week this summer. That is roughly 35000 less seats available to Turkey over the summer season from one regional airport.

Thank god for that.

Already been, i flew last month :/

13-21 of April (crap flying times) is £97 on Momondo - should be able to get good flying times later in the year for the same price.

I literally flew this route 2 days ago, prices are consistently in the mid to late £80s. They were the cheapest airline flying into London for my dates and so as a first timer with these guys I expected little. HOWEVER, free 20kg luggage, brand new airplane, leather seats with tablet entertainment, lots of leg room, Turkish delight snacks at take off, free alcohol and a salmon dinner made for a very enjoyable flight. Dare I say, one of my best.

As for security and terrorism....come on guys. If you heed all you read and see in the media you'd never leave your house.
Istanbul on Friday was safe and the tourist attractions had a good amount of police and security.
Get on it!

There's either a lot of people commenting that don't watch the news or a lot of Turks sticking up for their homeland because this country is ruled by an Islamist dictator that is gagging the free press and helping ISIS,dangerous country run by an even more dangerous religious nut job.I visited the place 20 odd years ago and loved it but will never go there again now that the Islamists are in charge.

honestly can we vote on the deal and leave politics aside. If its not for you then don't go, as far as the price is concerned its hot from me.

Wouldn't go there if I was paid to.

So they aren't in UK anymore. Good. If they tried to return they would be detained on the spot.
In Turkey they are given safe passage across the borders. Into Turkey to get patched up at the hospitals, then back into Syria to reunite with their ISIS buddies. Probably given arms and fake passports along the way too.
Big difference.

I would not go to Turkey, they are the ones taking advantage and making big money out of the awful situation taking place at Syria. they are the ones getting billions from EU to control the border on one hand, but also making billions putting the dirty IS oil on the markets... Turkish People might not be happy, or yes... but visiting the country is supporting their tourism hence the gov

Exactly,

Give them plastic cups and an easyjet/ ryan air treatment they will be home at any time !! LMFAO

Hence I said biggest and not the best !!

Nothing wrong with that, ie wondering off the topic.. Wasn't that exciting anyway..

Laters

You may well be right, but like most jobs after a few years the pay check and your lifestyle is the most important thing.
Sorry, wandered a bit off topic here.

LOL

I've heard the a380 is an absolute joy to fly... Very responsive engines and superb handling...and a very intelligent FMS! They're well ahead of the Boeings when it comes down to technology..

It's like comparing Mercedes to BMW ..

Great price cheaper than the Turkish Airlines website

LHR-DXB every week would be lovely, but from the experience of folk I know on the 380 at Emirates, their duties are generally far longer than that. I'll keep plugging across the Atlantic thanks!

I don't agree with OOM's post, but yours is worse sttil!

You say "People like you shouldn't be allowed to post full of hate and lies." Expressing an opinion is not hateful.

You say "People like you shouldn't be allowed to post" It is Erdogan who has degraded free speech and newspapers in Turkey. Would you encourage the same censorship on HUKD?

You say "Yes the crazy man is a dictator " AGREED

You say "but do you think that reflects the opinions of Turkish people?" Well, the Turks have democratically elected him twice, so for a large amount of Turks in Turkey, the answer must be Yes.

You say "Have you forgotten those British terrorists leaving the UK to join ISIS?!" Neither country is FULL of terrorists, but there is good evidence that there is a flow of radicalised people traveling west from Syria towards Europe, of all sorts of nationality. Turkey has a porous border with Syria and until that is stopped this will continue to be a problem.

You say "Unless you can make informed posts don't bother!" Well, it certainly would make for a more peaceful world if we all made considered arguments instead of hotheaded statements.

It's not super long haul actually..

Emirates fly LGW and LHR to DXB using A388, and its only 6 hours..

A330 - u a pilot??

Gotta laugh at Brits who think £85 return for an international flight...with 23kg luggage...& food from this Airline is crap :smile:

Stick to cheapo budget British Airlines that charge you for tea...water...luggage...breathing :laughing:

People like you shouldn't be allowed to post full of hate and lies. Yes the crazy man is a dictator but do you think that reflects the opinions of Turkish people? Full of terrorists? Have you forgotten those British terrorists leaving the UK to join ISIS?!? Unless you can make informed posts don't bother!

​As long as as **** like you aren't going it'll be a great trip!

BTW, I'm not anti Turkey or Turkish Airlines have visited and traveled with them many times. Turkey is one of the most interesting countries to visit with outstandingly friendly people.
Turkish Airlines is a safe airline to fly with, not as safe as some due to some remaining 'safety culture' issues, but it has come a long way in a short time.

​ :smile: Bravo sir.

I have been there before and would love to go again, but the situation in Turkey is very unstable at the moment.
If you recall, there was a bomb which went off near the Egyptian pillar very recently and a large no. of tourists were injured. This pillar is located near the Blue mosque.

​Such nonsense the airline is very very good. Why would you fly emirates - detouring half way around the world, to go to Istanbul?

Amazing city. One of the very best. Can't recommend it enough.

​So England...

I don't fly an A380 because I don't fancy a life of super long haul.

Maybe he made his account before the 380 came out? Love the A380

Btw, why 330?? Not a fan of 380??

Always amazes me how people won't let facts get in the way of a good story.
Accusations of trolling and worse simply don't equate to the fact that the general public are well on the way to regarding Turkey in the same light as Tunisia and Egypt (Sharm) as unsafe destinations. Currently, major UK airlines are not going to these destinations for security reasons. The travel industry is waiting with baited breath (and trembling bowels) for how things will turn out in Turkey. At the moment western European tourists are voting with their feet and bookings in Spain, for example, are sky rocketing (as are prices). Turkey is one terrorist attack on tourists away from becoming another no-go zone. Erdogan is not doing anything to reassure the West that he wants Turkey to remain a safe, secular democracy. But, I have some sympathy for him, as being a power broker between East and West has never been a comfortable or secure position.

Biggest maybe, but certainly not the best..

I think it's a great country to visit but not necessarily with its national carrier..

BA and Emirates do good deals from time to time..

​Turkish airlines comes up as worlds 3rd biggest airline.

​You are exactly what is wrong with this world.

I wish to never meet and talk and breath the same air as you do.

Forgive me, but is flying from the UK to Turkey via Dubai not a little bit out of the way?

Each to their but I can't stand Emirates. Not an airline I want to fly with again.

I dont recall Istanbul having worst bomb attacks then London or another city. And the government is no worst then other governments which I hate all of them. Turkish airlines is the best airlines in Europe officially and you wouldn't get that good food on a business class flight on another airline and theirs seats are nice ,large and comfortable plus they don't don't charge for food nor seats with extra gaps.unlimited free alcohol as long as to drink like a normal human being with a responsibility. And Istanbul is a place that no one should speak before they see,it's nice, different, have great food and places to see, the bosphours would be enough in fact there is no other place like Istanbul . regarding the refugees I though all of you felt sorry for them poor people and I thought all of you were against governments and racist people as you believed that those people should be supported because they didn't move out of their countries,they have been forced to to that. So Turkey has more than 3 million refugees from Syria alone which is another good reason for you to support the country I believe

It's not the Kurds doing the burning....
They are the ones being set on fire.
By the Turkish army and police.
And their government is the biggest supporter of ISIS

Propaganda.

People hated Russia for Ukraine, but suddenly loves Russia for Syria. Such hypocrisy.

Turkey is a democratic state and its leader is secular, not islamist. Turkey is doing their best to protect their country.

If you think Turkey is unsafe? So is France for that matter.

Ignore the trump supporting trolls. Beautiful country. I went Istanbul a few years back with my wife and had one of our best holidays ever. People were lovely.

I think there is still a lot of dispute in calling an elected government a dictatorship.

​Turkish airlines is inconsistent. You can have a great experience or a very poor experience. I've flown on them many times. I'd day I've had about a 50% satisfaction rate overall. The food, when they get it right, is well above average in my opinion.

Just stay out of a Kurdish area - you could end up getting burned alive!

Are you still allowed to take children in your hand luggage?

Stop trolling

I personally would notntarvel with this airline..

Rather pay a bit more and go with Emirates - at least I know is get there with no delays or unscheduled stopovers or tech local glitches with the planes..

http://www.airlinequality.com/airline-reviews/turkish-airlines/

This speaks for itself..

Ice COLD

I was in a restaurant there last summer where instead of paper menus they used ipads with full colour photographs to show the selection of meals. Now imagine how long that scheme would last in this country :smiley:

​Oom how many time u went there? ??? :man:

In Instanbul for work at the mo what crazy city, mental traffic, but its definitely somewhere you should visit

Would love this fare if available around 24th July. Have some heat for a good find.

How bad could it be? I'm very interested :smiley: Good time for cheap Turkish tour.