Flights 2010 and 2011

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
25/06/2010 15:40

This is taking over from Flights 2009 / 2010 mainly to and from KKTC

chico


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
25/06/2010 15:58

Just got an email from Green Island Holidays and they have some special offers from Stansted to Ercan from £249 return - might be helpful for those trying to rebook..... http://www.greenislandholidays.com/Flight-Only/

chico


Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 116

Message Posted:
25/06/2010 15:58

with Pegasus I hasten to add!

mozgor



Joined: 16/06/2010
Posts: 227

Message Posted:
25/06/2010 16:16

We flew with Pegasus for the first time this year, always having used KTHY before, and to be honest we felt Pegasus were better anyway.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/06/2010 20:11

As mentioned earlier on the “CTA Flights Operating” thread flightholiday Are happy to offer flights to Ercan from Stansted (return)

A sample of the price should be GBP 244.00 subject to availability.

05/07/2010 Stansted - Ercan Airport - 12:50 / 20:30

12/07/2010 Ercan Airport - Stansted - 08:15 / 12:10 (This was available to book at 16.00 28th June.)

Please note that the main terms and conditions that will apply are those of Green Island. Neither the airline nor of IAH conditions will take precedence over those of the operator. By the way at IAH/flightholiday we do have a small booking fee which is per booking (not per seat).

This is based on the IAH / Green Island accord which is how we are able to help out customers (especially while CTA are having troubles)

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/06/2010 20:47

Information just in for KTHY / CTA passengers

On the Atlas Jet web site there are two sets of information hidden in the conditions please go to http://cmss.atlasjet.com/en/faq

There look at Regulation for passengers holding KTHY tickets



As more unfolds you will find it here



Tom

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
29/06/2010 16:03

Today just in from the FCO:

On 25 June 2010 Cyprus Turkish Airlines (CTA) joined forces with AtlasJet. Passengers holding CTA tickets should seek advice in the first instance, from their travel agent or tour operator or directly with Atlas Jet Airlines. A local ‘help line’ number is available: (+90 392) 22 83666 ext 300 or 22 87647. Alternatively information is available on the Atlasjet website at: http://cmss.atlasjet.com/en/faq under the regulation for passengers holding KTHY tickets tab.



The British Foreign and Commonwealth office are not really much more up to date than the rest of us but it is "official" as at 29th June 13.59 UK time (it might well change again before the day is out).

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
29/06/2010 18:10

I have just been chatting with our consolidator for Turkish Airlines and Sarah said.

"One agency had to call the police yesterday for assistance can you believe it. Poor CTA employees they have their hands tied they've lost there jobs and cant change passengers, its nice of them to have turned up to the office the try and help people."

It seems that clients are getting irate with the staff in travel offices which is not on. This is not their fault and many of these people are NOT their clients!

By the way I have heard that Atlas are suffering controlled chaos as they have not yet received information from KTHY. (Without that information they can't plan short or long term nor even risk getting too many slots etc.)

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
05/07/2010 23:14

News just in ( 21.13 05-07-10) on Atlas re KTHY (CTA) tickets this might change so be ready for other options to arrise see http://cmss.atlasjet.com/en/faq

Until further notification, you can use your KTHY ticket only flying to the same destinations or to the nearest airport; however you need the change your KTHY ticket in accordance with the rules explained above.



How can I use my KTHY ticket in England?



You can use your ticket by applying one of the agencies detailed below.



CYPRUS PARADISE:

ADDRESS: 244 A High Street BROMLEY,kent BR1 1PQ



TULIP HOLIDAYS:

ADDRESS: 9 Grand parade green lanes London NX 1 JX



DIRECT TRAVELLER

ADDRESS: 42 Hawks Road Kıngston upon thames Surrey kt1 3eg



FIRST CLUB HOLIDAY

ADDRESS: 5 Ground Grandparade Greenlanes Haringay London n4 1jx



Tom

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
06/07/2010 16:03

Re CTA / CyprusTurkish Airlines

I have just talked with AtlasJet the staff are working sometimes 18 hours a day to try to keep a hold of the situation at present. They are still suffering chaos. This may be as they seemingly have not yet received passenger details from KTHY so they can do little forward forecasting of flights.

Please be as patient as you can as the staff in all travel offices (AtlasJet, travel agents etc.) are in a different sense just as in frustrated the dark as you are as their clients.

Tom

IAH Ltd

cyprusairsoft



Joined: 22/06/2009
Posts: 1925

Message Posted:
06/07/2010 16:12

well done tom you are keeping everyone up to speed and doing a grand job,

i would like to thank you and your team for trying so hard under difficult circumstances

lets hope all will be sorted soon and flights back to some sort of norm

thanks again for your good work

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
06/07/2010 17:55

Pegasus - there is another new flight being layed on.

31 JUL – 03 SEP 2010 Saturdays only.

ECN 14:55 SAW 16:20

SAW 17:00 STN 18:50

STN 19:50 SAW 23:59

SAW 01:45 ECN 03:10 (arrival the following day)

If you book soon there are some good prices Tom info@flightholiday.co.uk 0871 855 2925 or Skype from our web site

zcacmxi


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
06/07/2010 18:05

Pegasus have got a good enough reputation and service, that if they keep their prices competitive and increase the number of flights they operate from Stansted, and add some more from Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, etc then they can easily fill the gap left by CTA and nobody will ever look back..



Pegasus are the ones to watch here. Come on Pegasus, bring on more flights. Who needs newCTA/Atlas, keep up the good work.

homerj



Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
07/07/2010 13:54

After seeing a person in Manchester Airport and having been given the personal number of the Air Travel Assistant we were informed that there were no guarantees that we would be flying to Cyprus as Atlasjet had to honour their own passengers first and then those of CTA. His advice was to cancel our tickets and get a refund if possible - you have to check with ATOL first who will confirm that they can't do anything and then go through a Dispute Claim with your card company. There is a definite flight confirmed to go to Cyprus on the 17th under Atlasjet which can be booked. Any advice on rebooking Atlasjet in the present circumstances would be appreciated.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
07/07/2010 21:57

I understand that there has been an update on the Atla site and the epopel who are offering the Ercan tickets are:

ASIA EXPRESS 121 Edgware Road, LONDON W2 2HHX - Tel: 020 7262 3222

CYPRUS PARADISE 244a High Street, BROMLEY, Kent BR1 1PQ - Tel: 020 8343 8888‎

DIRECT TRAVELLER 42 Hawks Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT1 3EG - Tel: 020 8547 2857

FIRST CLUB HOLIDAY 5 Ground Grand Parade, Green Lanes, Haringay London N4 1JX - Tel: 020 8800 5775‎

No longer are Tulip travel on the list.

We have had a number of travellers ask us at IAH but to date we have not been graced with a meeting, confirmation of position or information from AtlasJet.

zcacmxi


Joined: 30/11/2008
Posts: 388

Message Posted:
07/07/2010 23:54

Tulip are only 4 doors down from First Club Holidays on Green Lanes. Having two that close to each other may have encouraged some sort of competition, lowering the £15 "admin fee".



Having only 4 to deal with the many 1000s of bookings and giving each a nice little monopoly in their own area, must be a welcome "earner"..



On entry to Turkey, each foreigner pays a £10 visa few... TRNC should introduce this now, fleece people even more. £10 for entry, £100 for exit!

3gmifi


Joined: 18/05/2010
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
07/07/2010 23:59

Re tulip the guy in there did not want to know a reactive of mine went in there and he made out didn't know anything and that they should wait and go back to where they got there tickets. Not the first time I have heard that the owner is very rude and arrogant to his customers. They ended up at first club who were a pleasure to deal with.

DONTY


Joined: 07/06/2007
Posts: 535

Message Posted:
08/07/2010 01:49

Good old Xcacmxi msg 13: "Pegasus are the ones to watch here. Come on Pegasus, bring on more flights"



Pushing Pegasus again! Do you get paid per post post? Stooge!

LisaF


Joined: 12/07/2010
Posts: 1

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 15:34

we went to firstclub on wednesday 7th july and paid to have 8 tickets transfered. were told we would have confirmation in 48 hours but have not heard a thing. The number is constantly engaged and when it does answer they hang up immediatly. I appreciate this chaos is not their fault, but i'm feeling like i have thrown good money after bad.



Has anyone actaully had their tickets transfered sucessfully?

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 716

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 15:50

Just got back from Atlasjet in Girne,mt flight to Dalaman in October is now no more,They can get me to Antalya,then I have to get a bus to Gocek (my final destination).



Anybody know about bus services from Antalya airport to Gocek ????

malsancak


Joined: 23/08/2009
Posts: 2851

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 16:01

LisaF, did you pay with your credit card?

Londonmum


Joined: 12/07/2010
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 16:47

LisaF - I took 5 tickets to firstclub on Wednesday too - haven't heard back from them but I did pop in on Friday afternoon and rep said they had sent information to AtlasJet on 8 July - so that's only 2 working days....am trying to be calm about it all. She also said that they would refund our £100 arrangement fee if nothing was sorted out. I'd just like to know what they can offer us while I've still got time to contact the credit card company and make alternative arrangements if we can!



We should be flying out on 29 July.....friend of mine was due to go out on 15 July - they offered 10 July swap and confirmed her return of 31 August and she's gone!

Woodspeckie


Joined: 25/01/2009
Posts: 2117

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 17:22

keithr. I don't think you will get a direct bus service from Antalya to Gocek but will have to go the Dalaman and get another bus from there to destination.

3gmifi


Joined: 18/05/2010
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 17:23

LisaF & London mum



We used First Club and they came through within 48 hours but dont bother trying to waste time ringing them it looks like the 48 hour turnaround is not hapening because everthing goes to Atlasjet who are also being swamped from all sides.



They are in a mess and have a shop full of customers and they have a whole load of people giving them constant grief.



If you need updates you will have to go down there and give them another push.

3gmifi


Joined: 18/05/2010
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 17:31

Re my meassage above I would get down to first club because I just checked their site (Atlasjet) and it appears if you try and book for a family of 4 there is nothing available stansted to ercan untill 8th August onwards but only return flights up to 15 Aug nothing after that date !!

3gmifi


Joined: 18/05/2010
Posts: 40

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 17:38

Also First Club no longer on official change ticket list!!!



You can use your ticket by applying one of the agencies detailed below.



ASIA EXPRES :

ADDRESS: 121 EDGWARE ROAD LONDON W2 2HX



CYPRUS PARADISE:

ADDRESS: 244 A High Street BROMLEY,kent BR1 1PQ



DIRECT TRAVELLER

ADDRESS: 42 Hawks Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey kt1 3eg



ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL HOLIDAYS

ADRES: 146 KINGSLAND HIGH STREET, LONDON E8 2NS

Londonmum


Joined: 12/07/2010
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
12/07/2010 21:01

Just spoke to First Club - they don't seem to have done anything with our tickets and she said it was unlikely we would get anything before 6 August (booked CTA 29 July) - I don't know what to do......it's not looking good...how will I tell my children 6 and 3 that they won't be seeing their paternal grandparents this year :o(

homerj



Joined: 30/08/2009
Posts: 71

Message Posted:
13/07/2010 01:54

Further to our post No 14. We decided to look into purchasing tickets through greenislandholidays.com whom we had never heard of before (until this Forum) and can't vouch for until the end of our holiday in August - although very accommodating and much cheaper than KTHY or whatever people choose to call them. They are worth a call "Londonmum" as they are based near the ATOL offices in London and are IATA, ATOL and ABTA accredited. We did it for the sake of our two children also.



With KTHY we have a dispute claim going through with our card services and hope that we will be fruitful in our endeavours after having sent many e-mails to Atlasjet via their e-ticketing service, ATOL and anyone else we could get involved with accurate news developments from - hopefully we will be successful as we hope everyone else will be.



Good luck to all.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
15/07/2010 21:56

Msg 28 We can of course help with new tickets at flightholiday (and would have helped you too).

I would suggest trying for Xmas sooner, not later.

There are a lot of other people who do not access Cyprus44 who also have lost their flights on KTHY and there seemingly are not enough seats currently available

At a rough calculation over the next 10 weeks at least 30,000 return seats will not be supplied by ATLASJET as hard as they might try to cover the CTA problem. As the information coming out is still not clear even the CAA seems to be stymied as to what to say.

I have said it before, please try to be nice to the people who are trying to help you as many of them (travel agents, airline staff etc) are in no better a position than you are, having also no more information and some far worse cant be sure of their own futures.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
15/07/2010 22:19

For once we are blowing our own trumpet.

At IAH Ltd (www.flightholiday.co.uk ) we have tried to help quite a few people who are not our own customers during the CTA problem.

We have tried to help on Cyprus 44 (seemingly according to some we do not know our own business; so I am not so inclined to try to help others as hard as I usually do with the KTHY problem – sorry goodwill can wear out).

Many TO’s & CTA Agents will not finish sorting out this problem for weeks to come.

Of course we had our own clients both ATOL bonded and supplied as a ticket provider who had problems and who needed our help.

Tonight as well as our normal business we have finally got our last client positioned with ATLAS (with no charges to our clients!) and as happy as they can be considering everything!!! So just this once IAH will blow our own horn & now I can try to work normal hours & days rather than just about the lot.

There are a lot of people who can't get to Turkey & Cyprus who have our thoughts.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
16/07/2010 16:47

Pegasus advised us today that they have not only laid on extra regular flights that we have mentioned on Mondays between 19th July and 27th September and Saturdays 31st July till 3rd September but they have added three new extra flights

5th August

23rd August

1st September

All these of course can be booked through us at http://www.flightholiday.co.uk as well as your regular agent

By the way there are some deals out there for one, two and three week flights call us and we will give them to you (they are through another ATOL holder we are acting as agent).

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
16/07/2010 18:40

News in today - from one of the travel press - I hope it does not affect flights in July or August as with CTA, Unite's action on BA and the ash cloud this would truly cap it all!



"Workers at six UK airports are being balloted for strike action by the Unite union. Unite is to ballot more than 6,000 members based at BAA airports, including Heathrow, in a dispute over pay. It has accused BAA of offering a "paltry" pay offer for 2010 after a pay freeze in 2009."

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
19/07/2010 11:49

You probably all know about Goldtrail going down. One of our operators has made some extra flights to and from DLM Dalaman available with a few to Bodrum BJV too. Many are one way but they will assist those in need

The routes include Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester, Gatwick they have been laid on for varied dates in July & a few in September the only way we can help ifs for you to email us or preferably go onto our web site (using the form) and we can check.

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
20/07/2010 14:36

From one of the travel press today - An agency owned by Goldtrail Holidays has today failed.

, with the bulk of its business being selling the operator’s holidays.

Quickstep was based in New Malden and also operated under the trading name of Quickstep Travel.

All retail claims following the failure of Quickstep will be handled by CEGA, Abta’s claims handling partner.

TagaBalulang


Joined: 13/07/2010
Posts: 4

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 14:06

Try http://www.screwtheairlines.com/?screwair1



Great tips for saving on travel expenses especially with the airlines. That's what I use when I travel anywhere in the world. I save a good amount of money with those tips.



Hope that helps you too.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
22/07/2010 14:18

Msg 36 - This is the 8th time that someone new to the board has tried to promote this web site on various threads. When I looked; you get charges to use their system and most of the hints that you can see you would know already being the canny & sensible people that you are on Cyprus44.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 15:17

Flights with Pegasus through SAW - the following I have been informed applies unless your flight is one where you stay on board the aircraft (usually to or from Ercan in North Cyprus).



Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) has only one NEW terminal serving both International and domestic. Passengers in transit arrive International, collect visa if required to enter Turkey, through passport control into baggage reclaim.

If baggage is through-checked proceed into arrivals hall. If your hold baggage is not checked through to your final destination you need to collect it before proceeding. To the right there is an escalator to the departure level one floor up. Do not leave building as you will then need to re-enter and go through security checks.

If passengers have onward boarding cards then proceed to domestic departure gates via immigration control then to your final departure gate. If not in rece..........

Cont Msg 38

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 15:20

Cont from Msg 37:

.........t in receipt of onward boarding card, then you need to proceed to the check in area usually in areas C or D for Pegasus in main terminal, check in then make way to your gate as above.

It’s reasonably easy but immigration checks both in and out can take time so don’t dawdle.

One point to note that for all passengers arriving in Turkey at SAW (excluding Turkish passport holders) for immediate stay or onward transit, a visitors visa will be required the cost of this is GBP 10.00 or in national currency of the passport holder i.e. USD, Euro etc. (10 USD, 10 Euros) etc. This is a mandatory requirement. A visa stamp valid for 90 days can be collected from a booth located to the left hand side of the immigration / border controls (Passport check). (Coins are not accepted!)



Information from Pegasus UK to IAH Ltd 26-07-10 this can be changed at very short notice so please do check.

Tom IAH Ltd http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
26/07/2010 16:37

News from Pegasus - available to book though flightholiday - extra Tuesday flights 10th to 31st August 2010:

PC 519 ECN 17.25 SAW 18.50 - PC 519 SAW 19.30 STN 21.20

PC 520 STN 22.15 *SAW 03.50 - PC 520 *SAW 04.20 *ECN 05.45

*arriving the following day (Wednesday)

Information received earlier today http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 14:27

Flightholiday still have some departure special offers in Early August

Return flights - Manchester and Stansted to Ercan contact us before they have all gone!

info@flightholiday.co.uk or Skype from http://www.flightholiday.co.uk or 0871 855 2925

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
30/07/2010 17:17

New information from Pegasus an extra flight that we can book for you only on 30th August STN-SAW-ECN:

PC 525 ECN 15.55 SAW 17.20

PC 525 SAW 18.00 STN 19.50

PC 526 STN 20.30 *SAW 02.05

PC 526 *SAW 02.45 *ECN 04.10

*following day

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
01/08/2010 16:21

In case you have forgoten and are travelling.

Summer bank holidays UK 2010

Scotland 02 August

England and Wales 30 August

According to the directgov web site

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 16:14

News in from the trade press today - Spanish air traffic controllers are threatening a strike in mid August which could affect hundreds of thousands of UK passengers.

If it happens, the strike is expected on August 18 for three days, date and duration have not been confirmed.



In the UK, the Unite ballot of BAA staff over possible strike action closes on August 12.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 16:53

Yesterdays news (Tuesday) re British Airways - Talks between BA and the cabin crew union Unite ended yesterday with no sign of a deal.

BA issued a brief statement: "There was a short meeting at ACAS today and there are plans to meet again next week." Meanwhile, Unite is threatening to ballot its cabin crew members for further strikes starting in September.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
04/08/2010 21:04

You can now exchange your CTA / KTHY flights bought from them directly to AtlasJet flights on http://cmss.atlasjet.com/en/ticketorder We have to find out how well this works.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 20:01

News in today - from the travel press:

I am only copying in a few phrases that I feel are relevant from a longer article. By the way that also means that agents will probably no longer be able to take a deposit only, or they will not conform to the regulations.

Tui Travel is to take all of its Thomson Airways flight-only sales out of Atol from November 1, blaming “inconsistency” of the government-run protection scheme.

The CAA had accused the leading online holiday retailer of breaking Atol rules, believing it was selling packages which should have been licensed and liable for the £2.50 per person Atol Protection Contribution.

A Tui spokesman said: “The current regulatory scheme in place is not consistent across our industry, with certain airlines not required to pay the current levy.



Toms IAH comment: The worrying thing is if you lose the ATOL protection you have no cover or protection if they cease trading or stop offering flights etc.

teevee


Joined: 23/06/2010
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
06/08/2010 21:11

This seems to be new ... and could affect some TRNC travellers.



http://www.scheduledairlinefailure.co.uk/index.php?page=news.html

Perhaps Flightholiday could interpret?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
10/08/2010 13:59

Tim Msg 47 - I have had to do some research on this.

The broker involved has connections with an American insurer and it seems that the insurer and their information source assumed that there might have been a link with Goldtrail. Other specialists in the same insurance area (SAF) do not seem to be having any problems with Pegasus. I understand that Pegasus is well founded, funded and are probably furious that this has been published and we are very happy at IAH to carry on selling and flying with them.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
17/08/2010 16:23

As you may know - the threat of a BAA UK strike has diminished, that’s a nicer bit of news for a change.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
17/08/2010 20:29

Flight Options ATOL 4233 Also known as Kiss Flights has seemingly gone into liquidation - flights & holidays to Cyprus and Turkey might be affected.

Their bond for the three months till September is for 69500 passengers CAA / ATOL will place information on their web site as soon as they have information.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
03/09/2010 14:09

From a travel trade bulletin today

Transatlantic flights may be grounded over the next few days as Hurricane Earl batters the east coast of America.

Airlines have warned flights from New York and Boston might have to be cancelled.

The report quoted Continental Airlines saying storms were likely to make air travel difficult, which could force cancelation of flights from Newark Liberty International Airport. Forecasters have warned Hurricane Earl could move north as far as Maine and Nova Scotia in Canada over the weekend.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
13/09/2010 16:09

This keeps on happening - Agent support firm and tour operator Holiday Direct Limited has ceased trading over the weekend. The Southampton-based company traded as Holiday Direct Travel Group, Book Holiday Direct, Go Travel Group and The Travel Box



Reality looms? - Ryanair boss says no-frills airline must move away from its “pile it high and sell it cheap” strategy because current average fares of £33 are unsustainable



Both above headlines from a travel trade bulletin just in.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
13/09/2010 19:47

I meant to post this on Thursday sorry it's late:



from Pegasus:



14.09.10 DAY 2

PC525 ECN-STN 18:05 - 22:00

PC525 SAW-STN 20:10 - 22:00

PC526 STN-SAW 22:40 - 04:15



16.09.10 DAY 4

PC525 ECN-STN 17:35 - 21:30

PC525 SAW-STN 19:40 - 21:30

PC526 STN-SAW 22:10 - 03:45



ALL TIMES ARE LOCAL. Thank you again for your continued support

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
24/09/2010 00:52

Extracts from a travel bulletin recd. today:

The Civil Aviation Authority has told several retailers that bookings with Goldtrail Travel will not be reimbursed by the Air Travel Trust Fund. The retailers are understood to include Travel Republic and On the Beach. The decision was relayed by letter this week. The CAA refused to comment.......

The CAA agreed a deal with Atol-holding retailers to share the cost of consumer refunds. But the fund trustees ruled out paying several thousand claims for bookings through retailers that do not hold an Atol at a meeting last week. Questions remain over the timing of Goldtrail’s failure.

The failure triggered fears that a section of the trade would be shut out of sales to the eastern Mediterranean next summer......



Toms note:

The last comment expalins why many of you feel along with the effect of losing airlines that flight prices are rising.

Holding an ATOL does not cover you if the sale is as a ticket provider.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
27/09/2010 20:58

The collapse of Goldtrail, Kiss Flights and Sun4U will cost the Air Travel Trust (ATT) between £40m and £45m, according to the Civil Aviation Authority. - this is part of an article in earlier and you can guess that the card companies have lost a similar aount or more.

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 00:47

Msg 55 Have they got any money left in case anyone else goes down!!??

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/09/2010 21:31

Cyprusquest Msg 56 - I hope so as others will fall.

I undertsand that today the well reputed "Travel Club of Upminster" closed it's doors after many years of trading (even though it's web site still seems to be up).

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
18/10/2010 19:46

PEGASUS flights UK to and from North Cyprus & Turkey Summer 2011



We hope that as an agent tomorrow we should have the details and be able to book Pegasus for summer 2011 - please email us tonight with all details names dates etc

Preferably use the form from our site http://www.flightholiday.co.uk/Flight_option_form.php



Alan and I will try to get you the best seats in the morning the options at the best prices will only be available for a few hours - we understand the agents site only will be ahead of the public site so try us for the deals (people who we already have details on will be dealt with first so make sure that we know all you need us to)!



If all you want is a price please do not take the agents time as that you can get later and it is not nice for clients who want to book and pay if you hold seats and while you are holding a seat you make their prices higher.



Tom

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

+ 44 1594 544 077

PaulW



Joined: 20/07/2009
Posts: 632

Message Posted:
19/10/2010 10:02

Tom I know Jean completed the form but I have booked this morning.

Thanks

Paul

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/10/2010 22:36

New flights due very soon for summer 2011 (May to October)

Ercan Izmir Stansted and return three times a week



Tom

info@flightholiday.co.uk for more details and to book

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
30/10/2010 18:08

Don't forget the clocks change tonight.

They go back no excuse now for missing your flights!

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
02/11/2010 11:56

Please be careful with your hand baggage.

According to the morning news from today the security checks for aircraft over the UK (I personally take this to be EU) will be very strict about carrying printer cartridges/toners/inks so try to avoid carrying them and declare them at check-in if you have any in your hold baggage

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
24/11/2010 14:00

Flights from Pegasus scheduling error:

Please check your flight dates on your confirmation from Pegasus on the 2011 Manchester Antalya Ercan route.

IAH spotted an error on the Pegasus schedule and they have corrected it overnight - to quote a colleague only HG Wells time machine could have done this (or Concord going backward?)" the aircraft would have taken off before it arrived.

For any travel assistance contact us at IAH Ltd / FlightHoliday info@flightholiday.co.uk 0871 855 2925 or +44 1594 544077

Rosa7


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
24/11/2010 21:19

Does anyone know if Atlas Jet will be flying from UK to Ercan in May 2011?.....or will I have to book with Pegasus?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
24/11/2010 22:25

Rosina - no one knows least of all Atlas - book Pegasus though us, maybe Turkish Airlines or Anadolou Jet.

Rosa7


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
25/11/2010 02:08

Thanks...flightholiday.......will probably try Pegasus, even if I have to go to Stansted. You have to actually change planes in Turkey with Turkish airlines, don't you?....don't fancy that.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
25/11/2010 02:15

Rosina - Msg 66 Contact us in the morning and lets see if we can fit the flight to your needs

Tom info@flightholiday.co.uk 0871 855 2925 or + 44 1594 544077

Rosa7


Joined: 23/11/2010
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
26/11/2010 01:20

Msg 67......I will keep your numbers and email address, in case I need to contact you at a later date. My exact dates are not fixed yet, as I'm still sorting accomodation (apartment). Will it be any cheaper booking through you than directly with airline?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 14:21

Rosina Msg - 68 - We are always happy to help (sorry first time I've looked at this thread and that was to make the next posting about UK snow) - sometimes we are cheaper sometimes more than the airline but we do have a reputation for service and that is something just money can't buy.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
02/12/2010 14:47

In case you have not picked up on it yet The following is from TW a travel trade paper -



Snow forces more airport closures across UK

Dec 02, 2010 09:02



Gatwick remains shut for a second day and other UK airports were closed due to the continuing blizzard conditions.



Southampton, Durham Tees Valley, Robin Hood and London City were among the airports affected.



Gatwick will remain closed all day due to the severe weather conditions with a warning that the airport will not re-open until at least 06.00 Friday.



Edinburgh airport was also closed again this morning although there was some hope that it would re-open later today.



London City will remain shut until at least midday.



Transport secretary Philip Hammond announced a review of how operators have coped.



“We took urgent action during the summer which means we're better prepared for severe weather than last year - a national strategic salt reserve exists for the first time,”

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
03/12/2010 15:28

Stricktly not flights and not too much travel but from the FCO and about Cyprus & Christmas http://blogs.fco.gov.uk/roller/twelveblogs/entry/test6



OK OK only a few words about the North

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
04/12/2010 19:06

Spanish air strike mighjt affect Majestic as they have a lot of stranded clients in Tenerife etc. - watch out for follow on problems for 48 hours with other Majestic services (there could be some but hopefully not).

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 21:04

Some nice news an extra flight turn around from Pegasus:

03.01.2011 Monday

ECN-STN 10:50 – 14:45

SAW-STN 12:55 – 14:45



STN-SAW 15:25 – 21:00

STN-ECN 15:25 – 23:05

These flights can be booked from IAH Ltd

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13052

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 21:08

Tom will this be regular as would like to go arond second week of jan x

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 22:22

Hi Lilli Msg -74 . No this is a once off extra turnaround and only happens if they 1] have spare aircraft 2] can get all the slots they need 3] feel they have sufficient need to already make the aircraft break even. And in this weather have ordered enough of the right antifreeze (I'm not joking).

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13052

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 22:23

blinking heck tom safety first then xxxx

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
06/12/2010 22:36

There are three flights from Ercan that day two full apart from around 30 seats and the new one has maybe 70 to 80 seats left to buy.

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
07/12/2010 16:05

Tom Read Lilli's message number 74 she might want a flight from you

John

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
07/12/2010 20:11

John Msg 78 - Thanks

Lilli Msg 74 - If you want some help you know to contact us off board

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 14:42

Happy New Year to one and all may 2011 be good for you all.



A quick note about Pegasus (which you can book therough us at http://www.flightholiday.co.uk )

During the next few hours (6ht to 8th January) there is a limited special low price offer on flights taken between the 24th of January and the 20th of February 2011



Tom

IAH Ltd

01594 544 077 or flightholiday on Skype

Toon Army


Joined: 09/04/2007
Posts: 132

Message Posted:
06/01/2011 17:13

Thanks for the info Tom......are the Northern Cyprus flights on offer at 49.99TL from Stansed to Lefkosa or just from Turkey to Lefkosa.

As I am looking to go end of Jan this would be a great saving if they are from London to Lefkosa

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
07/01/2011 13:19

Christine - Msg 81

If you look acuratley ypou will see the fare offers are components; so no.

Book through us as there were some other discounts coming up last night even for the summer.

IAH always give you the best deal we can get and by taking options you are best looked after in case when you pay the old price was the best price for you.

Skype us or email info@flightholiday.co.uk

Vic48


Joined: 25/02/2010
Posts: 27

Message Posted:
11/01/2011 14:45

I have just checked with Pegasus for a flight from Manchester last 2 weejs in May 2011. The only flight is a Wednesday and on the web site it has quoted me a whopping £940.00!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
13/01/2011 13:39

From what I understand flights to & from Stansted with Anadolu / Turkish airlines - seem to be discontinued from now till March please check with your travel agent or the airline.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
21/01/2011 18:58

From travel trade press re BA - Jan 21, 2011 16:19

Members of the Unite trade union have voted in favour of further strike action today as the dispute over travel perks and disciplinary procedures following previous strikes rumbled on.

Although the original issues that saw cabin crew walk out for 22 days last year have been resolved the airline and the union continue to disagree over BA’s response to the walk-outs.

Unite reported this afternoon that 78.5% of members who voted were in favour of industrial action.

The turnout was also quite high with just over 7,300 of the 10,000 members who were sent ballot papers returning them with a valid vote.

BA boss Willie Walsh said this week he was confident of keeping 100% long-haul and 100% of short-haul aircraft flying, although this is not the same thing as saying all departures will be flown.



Tom

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk where you can buy BA & other flights

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
24/01/2011 20:01

News just in from travel press - Flights will be disrupted and airport security (UK might be increased)



Moscow

All flights have been suspended out of Russia’s busiest airport following a suspected suicide bomber exploded a device which killed 35 people.

In what is believed to be a terrorist attack, Moscow’s Domodedovo airport has been thrown into chaos after the blast went off just after 4.30pm local time in the baggage reclaim area of the arrivals hall.

A further 130 have been injured by the bomb.

Security has been increased across Moscow with all airports and transport hubs on high alert.

Flights travelling into Domodedovo will be diverted to Moscow's Sheremetevo airport.



Tom IAH

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
26/01/2011 01:21

Part of a message from Pegasus sent to agents like flightholiday recently



Dear Colleagues,

Due to some problems we faced on Wheel Chair policy, we would like to remind you some points to improve our guest satisfaction.

Pegasus Airlines provide wheel chairs at airports to guests, who are disabled, need help, can not climb up the stairs or need special care on long walks. To benefit from this service, wheel chairs should be ordered by SSR entry button while making the reservation. This order is automatically sent to Call Center for approval. After the approval guests are informed by Call Center.

Pegasus Airlines does not take responsibility for not pre-ordered or not approved wheel chair requests. To avoid such complications, guests, who may need such service, should be informed accordingly.

Pegasus Airlines provide such wheel chair according to guests request



Tom

IAH Ltd

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

+44 1594 544 077

slapbass


Joined: 18/01/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 15:49

does anyone have ant news on the new airline whaen they are releasing prices for summer 2011

slapbass


Joined: 18/01/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 16:15

does anyone have ant news on the new airline whaen they are releasing prices for summer 2011

citrus


Joined: 08/11/2010
Posts: 137

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 16:16

i think prices will be released in march

slapbass


Joined: 18/01/2011
Posts: 6

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 16:42

thankyou lets hope they will be a bit cheaper than the ones that are around at the moment

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
27/01/2011 17:20

Hi Gillian - Msg 88 As far as I understand the position at this moment is that an accord has been signed.



No one seems to know if aircraft have been rented, staff taken on (who will need to be trained), IATA approval gained or similar, relevant AOC or similar granted and airline systems implemented. When those tasks are done they will need to apply for slots at the airports they want to use and appoint ground handlers etc apart from setting up or buying in booking systems, web sites, appointing agents etc at which point they can start to offer tickets for flights they hope to run.



On this side of the business I have very little knowledge so there is probably a mountain more that might be needed. With all this I can't see it (whatever name it trades under) coming so soon can you?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 10:48

Be careful about what you say when flying - From the BBC today

A plane travelling from the UK to Egypt was diverted to Greece after a note containing the word "bomb" was apparently found on board.

The EgyptAir jet, which had departed from London's Heathrow Airport, was carrying 251 passengers when it landed at Athens International Airport.

The UK Foreign Office said 50 Britons were on the Cairo flight and they were staying in hotels in Athens overnight.

Britons have been warned to avoid Cairo during the current civil strife.

The EgyptAir pilot made a request to land and the plane touched down in Athens at 2039 local time (1839 GMT) on Friday.

An Athens International Airport spokeswoman said: "Everybody is safe and the aircraft landed safely."

She said she understood a piece of paper containing the word "bomb" had been found on the plane, causing the unscheduled landing

Earlybird


Joined: 28/04/2009
Posts: 807

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 18:38

Re msg 88, I am sure we are all looking forward to it as they said in Cyprus Today that they are going to compete with Larnaca!!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 19:30

Egypt Advice from the FCO today:-

•In light of the ongoing demonstrations, we advise against all but essential travel to Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Suez. This does not affect transits through Cairo airport for onward travel to other destinations, although there is some disruption to flight schedules. A nationwide curfew is in place from 1600 to 0800 local time. The Egyptian authorities have blocked mobile telephone and internet communications.

•If you are already in Egypt, you are strongly advised to stay put and follow the advice to be found at - http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-living-abroad/travel-advice-by-country/middle-east-north-africa/egypt



The suppliers of IAH Egyptian tours say:-

The protests are localised and heavily policed. Phone lines and internet access is restricted so if you are unable to get through to Egypt, please don't worry.



All of our passengers currently in Egypt are safe and sound. Etc.

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

SteveAustin



Joined: 10/03/2008
Posts: 215

Message Posted:
29/01/2011 23:04

Anyone else noticed how Pegasus flight prices have been going up and down like a wh***s drawers over the last couple of weeks. Have been watching flights for July for some time now and finally hit the button tonight for Stanstead/Ercan two people return for £350, don't think it will get any better than that, last couple of days they have been changing two and three times a day.



Mike.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
10/02/2011 17:43

In case you are travelling to or from Ireland from Cyprus/TRNC



Airport closure 10 FEB Recently in from Travel press



Irish airport closed after plane crash kills six

Cork airport has been shut after six people were killed this morning when a plane crash-landed on the runway.

The Manx 2 turbo prop, carrying 12 people, had been trying to land in heavy fog......

......Aer Arran is advising customers that all Aer Lingus regional flights that it operates which are scheduled to fly from Cork today are now cancelled.

Aer Lingus regional flights scheduled to operate into Cork will now fly into Shannon airport where transportation will be provided.



Our thoughts go out to the families as always

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 14:30

News headline in to IAH this lunchtime – “British Airways cabin crew will this week begin their latest strike ballot as the dispute over contracts and working conditions rumbles on”

Do they like or hate their customers is what I would ask on the ballot form as if they keep this up they will lose many who have an allegiance as they still think it is the successor to BOAC & BEA who were real british airways.

Scubadoo


Joined: 08/06/2009
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 17:15

Check this out.



http://www.kgbdeals.co.uk/national/deals/13165/seven-day-northern-cyprus-holiday---a1cyprus---national



7 nights B&B, return flights, return tranfers £329.

Scubadoo


Joined: 08/06/2009
Posts: 128

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 17:17

Forgot to add,



Dates, April, May, all of July and all of October.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 18:16

Glen Msg 99 & 100 - When you sign up to kgb do you get lots of spam - it looks like that type of site

delikomsu



Joined: 27/10/2010
Posts: 474

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 18:24

flightholiday, any news on flights from Ercan to Dalaman yet please?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 18:51

Penny Msg 102 - Most sorry not as yet. I think any flights to Dalaman will need to be via Istanbul for the foreseeable future. (That means I can’t tell you what might come out next week.)

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 19:12

Following on Msg 101 at least with us you will get no spam or pressure http://www.flightholiday.co.uk/Flight_and_Hotel_Package_Holidays_North_Cyprus.php

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/02/2011 21:42

It is rumoured that the EU will ease the liquid ban in travel through airports later in 2011 - rumours are not fact! If it happens it will probably not include Turkey.

twoexpats


Joined: 09/04/2009
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
01/03/2011 10:00

re message 98- We suffered unecessary stress as a result of the uncertainty regarding BA strikes at the end of 2009. We vowed that we would not travel again with BA unless completely unavoidable. Since then BA have lost business with our family (leisure and business travel) to the tune of approximately 10,000 pounds.

I used to be one of those you refer to as having a strong allegiance to BA but no longer!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
01/03/2011 14:23

“Skyrocketing” oil costs due to instability in the Middle East will make 2011 a challenging year for the airline industry, IATA has warned.

Fuel price rises are already affecting your flights!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
08/03/2011 20:28

A report of a survey received today said:

08 March 2011

Research has found that only 11% of key airline staff have access to up to date operational data despite increasing demands for information from customers.

“The good news is that the majority of the airline industry is waking up to the importance of plugging key decision makers into a unified and interactive environment to view their operations.

"This gives them the ability to respond in real time to unexpected situations and improve their business.”

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
08/03/2011 21:29

Pegasus from IAH info@flightholiday.co.uk

Izmir London return there are four new flights a week due out very soon

MilesAway


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
08/03/2011 22:17

New flights from Ercan to Istanbul Ataturk and Trabzon with Onur Air.



Istanbul flights operate 2 daily and start at the end of this month, Trabzon flights start in the middle of May and operate twice a week (Thurs & Sun). Fares start from 69TL and can be booked now on http://www.onurair.com.tr



It seems they were given permission by the TRNC government to start flights, extra Istanbul flights could be good to connect on to UK bound flights with airlines like KLM, Lufthansa and BA - the evening flight reduces the wait considerably if you arrive in Istanbul mid afternoon.



There's an article on their website in Turkish about the launch...



Miles Away

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 11:58

Heather Msg 110 - sounds good but everyone must be aware that you must have lot of time on hand for the transfer and you will probably need to buy a visa as you will in theory not be a transit passenger*.

If I'm right this does mean handling your own baggage from the carousel to check in going through security and then through passport control again.

* Your boarding card for the onward flight at transit control is what would be checked for transit not tickets or passport

MilesAway


Joined: 22/04/2009
Posts: 21

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 18:50

Yes, that's true so and extra time would be advised - but then again lots of people do 'self-connect' at Sabiha Gokcen (and Stansted) onto easyJet flights to the UK as it often works out cheaper.... It's a matter of personal judgement and risk assesment - we connected off AtlasJet then onto Turkish with a 3hour connection, made it no problem and we were waiting on the plane for about 45mins for other people from other Turkish Airlines flights...



It's ideal though if the Turkish Airlines flight is expensive and you arrive in Istanbul after 2pm, as without the Onur, you would either pay through the roof with Turkish or wait an extra 3hours for the evening AtlasJet as 2hours isn't enough connecting time in Istanbul...



Miles Away

Thanks for pointing that out though Tom!

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 19:15

British holidaymakers still rank eating, drinking and flirting as their top priorities on holiday, a Kuoni survey released at ITB Berlin today has revealed.

Brits are amongst those least likely to seek spiritual enlightenment while taking their annual break.

Extracts from a TT report in today

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
09/03/2011 21:12

Sounds fun being a British holidaymaker but add in a little culture and spirit ual for me too.

John

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 16:24

Mar 10, 2011 13:53

A standoff between armed police and a man threatening to blow himself up is disrupting operations at Heathrow Terminal 5.

Latest reports said a man has been arrested and police are continuing to investigate a suspect package.

A BAA statement said: “Terminal 5 departures has been partially evacuated" passengers cant use treminal five at this time

The statement has come from two of the UK travel press

kaiserphil


Joined: 14/12/2008
Posts: 1060

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 16:37

I remember Onur Air. The cabin crew used to smoke in the forward toilet, and one of the rear toilets always seemed to be 'out of order'. I was once queueing for the other toilet and a stewardess opened the out of order one, to reveal what looked like the crew's goodies.

silcuty21


Joined: 24/05/2010
Posts: 200

Message Posted:
10/03/2011 19:01

Onur Air was the Airline that was banned from europe for saftey and the one where the captain walked off the airplane and said the airline was using old and unsafe planes dont fly with them



be carfeul



sylvia

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
21/03/2011 13:32

silkuty that Onur air problem was some time back and I think they have regular UK Turkey flights so they must be better.



Tom flightholiday any news on the new Cyprus, Northern,Turkish or whatever airline?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
21/03/2011 16:30

John Msg 118 - Nothing official yet, we have heard some small interesting titbits about CTA2 on the grapevine but I will not spoil the fun of waiting to hear more for you.

davedee



Joined: 01/12/2008
Posts: 453

Message Posted:
21/03/2011 17:46

Aeroflot was my worst flying experience but Onur air came a close second.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
21/03/2011 19:07

I have heard that there might be some seats for Manchester to Ercan return available if I hear more you will know soon.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
21/03/2011 19:15

URGENT

Dear Agencies ,

Referring to the decision of the Cabinet with the number of 2011/1474 which came into force with the publish of the Official Gazette on March 10th, 2011 Thursday, the start date of the 2011 Daylight Saving Time has been changed to March 28th, 2011 instead of March 27th, 2011.

According to this decision, all Pegasus Airlines flights departing from international destinations on March 27th, 2011 will depart 1 hour later than the flight time shown on the tickets/ reservation system. There will not be any time change for the flights departing from Turkey.

There will be no change on Pegasus Airlines Domestic flights on March 27th.

For the transit passengers who will travel via Turkey, the connection times will also remain the same.

The passengers who will travel from the airports in Turkey, are kindly requested to be ready at the airport at least 2 hours before the departure time for their international & domestic flights.

Pegasus Airlines Dated 18-03-11

Cyprusquest


Joined: 09/12/2008
Posts: 428

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 12:23

Msg 122 is important for the 26/27 March flights so BTT - Thanks Tom @ IAH

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 17:26

Anyone know when PGS flights for November will be released?

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 18:21

Bill Msg 124 - I don't think they know yet themselves

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
22/03/2011 22:12

Thanks,Tom.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
23/03/2011 16:38

A reminder about the important information posted about flight times and time changes in Msg 122

Navek



Joined: 01/06/2008
Posts: 2622

Message Posted:
25/03/2011 13:02

Hi flightholiday.

Post 122.

Thank's for the info, will save me a lot of trouble

Navek

King Neptune


Joined: 08/05/2008
Posts: 51

Message Posted:
25/03/2011 14:49

Hi Stickle,



They issue their winter time table around the end of September but last year it was well into October. hope this helps.

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
25/03/2011 16:43

Kevan Msg 128 - OK; glad to have been of some help.

tom

http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

keithr


Joined: 20/08/2008
Posts: 716

Message Posted:
25/03/2011 17:05

A word of warning for everybody.



A good friend flew back to Stansted yesterday on the afternoon Pegasus flight PC519,the whole flights luggage was 30 minutes getting to the conveyors in Stansted.



Her case had been ripped open and several items had been stolen,letters ripped open and clothing lost.



She is naturally very upset and is taking it up with Pegasus,who will probably shrug and do nothing. As the luggage does not get handled after Ercan,who else should she start to complain to ????

stickle


Joined: 20/02/2008
Posts: 172

Message Posted:
25/03/2011 17:53

Thanks King Neptune

flightholiday


Joined: 19/07/2007
Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
28/03/2011 18:57

From UK Travel Trade press today - BA British Airways cabin crew have voted to take strike action - so you the traveller suffers yet again and they have not yet told us when.

delikomsu



Joined: 27/10/2010
Posts: 474

Message Posted:
31/03/2011 14:00

Sorry for repeat question but any news on Dalaman flights from Ercan yet? New airline???

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
01/04/2011 01:40

Penny - at this time I dont think there are any planned - the new* airline is still in its incubation stage. *We will find out what happens with it if anything during the coming season (they are very late for any sort of market entry).

jacktaylor709


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Message Posted:
01/04/2011 12:45

While reviewing this thread i come to know about many good aspects related to flight.I am gathering a knowledge about affordable flight, because after two months i have to move with my whole family to northern part of Cyprus......



One more thing can i know some tourust attractions at Cyprus e because i love traveling so much........

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
11/04/2011 13:12

Jack Msg 136 - If we can help or advise please contact me info@flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
14/04/2011 16:46

Seemingly Airport security rules in the UK and Europe will not be relaxed regarding to 100ml liquid rule in hand baggage this April. So make sure that you are within the rules and also that if you purchase something in a sealed duty free bag that you do not breach that bag.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
15/04/2011 14:53

British Airways'

It has been reported that BA cabin crew have lifted (not stopped) the threat of strikes over the Easter and the UK Royal Wedding bank holidays.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
18/04/2011 14:45

Flying to/from UK in the next few days - If you are using almost any South East airport allow extra time due to the M1 closure it could affect most of the M25 and insurance will not cover you if you miss your flight.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
18/04/2011 16:11

Yippee!

Pegasus winter schedule 2011 UK North Cyprus & Istanbul to many Turkish destinations is out email to book at http://www.flightholiday.co.uk

davekanne


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Posts: 9

Message Posted:
19/04/2011 22:15

Green Island Holidays is the UK's most EXPENSIVE tour operator in to north cyprus price check before you book some people who work for green island POST ON HERE

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
20/04/2011 16:15

Dave I'm not sure what you are implting with your post on here.

I know of bankers, nurses, estate agents, journalists, retired people, travel agents, students, wedding planners, tour operators even husbands and wives who all also post on here and I suppose even I (who has nothing to do with GI) post on here.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
20/04/2011 16:16

Incoming travel news today - Car hire prices could rise by as much as 30% this summer due to global car shortages brought on by the crisis in Japan. - this is according to Holiday Autos (who we have as a link on our web site) - I'm not sure how this might affect TRNC rates if at all.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
21/04/2011 17:58

We have just been offered a few seats on a first come first served basis for Stansted Ercan Stansted at 169.00 return plus booking Atol etc fees – These ATOL bonded return flight only offers are no changes etc.

Restricted dates Flightholiday have been offered 15 May for 7 & 14 nights 1st and 8th June for 7 nights (at present but there might be more available)

If you are interested call now 0871 855 2925 or email info@flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
24/04/2011 12:00

Syria - British Nationals have been advised to leave during the current social troubles (UK FCO)

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
26/04/2011 15:24

The Volcanic Dust Cloud - a point of interest it seems that the airlines were vindicated with grounding the aircraft.

"Ash cloud shutdown was correct, say scientists

Sharp particles from volcano would have put aircraft at risk, finds study......."

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
16/05/2011 18:21

Recent news from a travel bulletin - Central London closed off as controlled explosion takes place – be careful as this might affect your flight connections

info@flightholiday.co.uk

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
20/05/2011 11:27

News just in:

Turkey earthquake kills three

May 20, 2011 07:32



An earthquake which shook north west Turkey last night killed at least three people and injured nearly 100. The 5.9-magnitude quake struck at 11.15 pm local time was centred in the town of Simav.



The tremor was felt in Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul and Edirne, close to the Greek and Bulgarian borders. There were no immediate reports of damage in the ancient city of Ephesus, which lies just outside Selcuk, about 90km south of Izmir.



There is no indication that Izmir ADB airport is closed but or of unusual delays.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
22/05/2011 15:10

22 MAY 2011 from eurocontrol



Icelandic volcanic Eruption of Grimsvötn



Eruption of Grimsvötn volcano in Iceland: no impact expected on European airspace

On 21 May 2001 at 21:00 CET, EUROCONTROL was advised by the Icelandic Met Office that the Grimsvötn volcano in Iceland had erupted. The plume of ash has reached a height of 12 km or higher around Iceland and is currently drifting in north-eastern direction.



There is currently no impact on European or transatlantic flights and the situation is expected to remain so for the next 24 hours.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
23/05/2011 17:53

From travel press information - Icelandic Ash We do not envisage the same kind of blanket closures of airspace we experienced last year.

According to the Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) in London,

depending on the continuing eruption of the volcano and the meteorological conditions,

there is a risk that some ash cloud may reach parts of northern Europe in the next 48 hours.



You take your pick - they also say as the ash is heavier than 2010 it is settling faster so may not travel so far.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
24/05/2011 14:19

In 20 minutes ago from a travel press bulletin-



24 MAY Hammond promises no blanket flight ban



Transport secretary Philip Hammond has said there will be "no crude nationwide ban" on flights, even if ash from Iceland's latest volcanic spreads across the UK.



Fall-out from the Grimsvotn volcano has forced airlnes to cancel flights to and from Scotland this morning, but Hammond said this would not lead to a blanket ban on flying. ...... etc

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
24/05/2011 14:28

The usual reporters drama it would be nice to have some positive news like cheap flights at £170 to North Cyprus

The news - As thousands of famiilies prepare for a half-term getaway, aviation authorities are now saying that an ash cloud from Iceland's erupting volcano could cause serious disruption to travel plans later this week if it spreads across the UK. ..................

............ The ash cloud is expected to reach other parts of the UK later this week, but the Met Office said changing wind patterns made it difficult to predict whether the ash cloud will spread.



The CAA said the cloud could potentially cause serious disruption as the ash density below 35,000ft had reached the highest level at more than 4,000 microgrammes per cubic metre.



However, it said airlines would be given permission to fly even in medium to high density ash as long as they had done a risk assessment with aircraft manufacturers etc......

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
24/05/2011 18:31

Icelandic volcano further information from NATS

Grímsvötn volcanic ash updates

24 May 2011 – 1530 UK time



Latest information from the Met Office shows that following the recent eruption of Grímsvötn in Iceland, an area of volcanic ash is forecast to affect some parts of the UK between 1900 and 0100 UK time on Tuesday 24 May and Wednesday 25 May. Airports remain open, however some services may be affected from the following aerodromes including:



Barra, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Prestwick, Newcastle, Carlisle, Durham Tees Valley, Cumbernauld, Tiree



Please note – passengers should check with their airline before travelling to these airports.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
25/05/2011 15:09

Icelandic volcano further information received through a travel press email bulletin earlier:



Passengers heading in and out of Germany can expect severe delays today following a drift of ash from the erupting Icelandic volcano Grimsvotn.



Air traffic controller NATS says the ash has now moved away from UK airspace although it warns it may return at the weekend.

Germany has closed its northern airspace and Bremen and Hamburg airport shut early this morning. Both Berlin’s Schonefeld and Tegel airports are expected to close during today.



IAH / flightholiday

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
25/05/2011 17:26

Icelandic volcano further information received through a travel press email bulletin earlier today:

The Met Office is now predicting that the entire UK could be in the ash cloud red zone on Saturday with thick ash circulating at 35,000 feet.



IAH / flightholiday comment – this could change and possibly will. IAH will try to keep you up to date as and when we can.

You might also find further useful or useless information on our web sites or on twitter @flightholiday or @IAHLtd

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
26/05/2011 01:48

Update on European air traffic situation following Grimsvötn eruption, 17.00 CET 25 MAY 2011



EUROCONTROL has the following update to make with regard to the situation of air traffic in Europe as a result of the eruption of the Grimsvötn volcano in Iceland.



According to the Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC) in London, areas of ash concentration were over the north of Germany today. As a result, approximately 450 flights were cancelled in German airspace.

The German airports are currently fully accessible again According to the VAAC forecasts, it is expected that ash cloud coverage will dissipate overnight.



Tomorrow, we do not expect any significant impact on European airspace.



The next traffic update will be issued around 10:00 CET tomorrow, 26 May.

You might also find further useful or useless information on our web sites http://www.flightholiday.co.uk http://www.fezbus.co.uk or on twitter @flightholiday or @IAHLtd

scoobydoo


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Message Posted:
26/05/2011 07:51

Cor blimey, that was a long thread then I realised it started last June!



Great stuff Tom, I am travelling soon so am glad of the info.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
26/05/2011 16:11

Sue Msg 158 - Glad to be of help; hope you try us out next time you travel anywhere or holiday too.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
26/05/2011 18:27

As of 10:00 CET 26 May EUROCONTROL

little ash so little or no impact on European air traffic in the coming 48 hours

No airspace is currently closed due to volcanic ash.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
26/05/2011 19:01

As of 10:00 CET 26 May EUROCONTROL

little ash so little or no impact on European air traffic in the coming 48 hours

No airspace is currently closed due to volcanic ash.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
28/05/2011 12:18

Watch out travel in around and over France might prove difficult from now till Wednesday.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
03/06/2011 13:15

Posted by me on TLF but important to Cyprus44:



If you are confused or have difficulty with API (Advanced Passenger Information) requests by an airline or their agent on web sites or during booking.

It would be very advisable to ring the airline asking them to put the information on your reservation (take a note of the person you talk to and time etc.) There is a risk you could be "denied boarding" if you have not conformed to their request for API in their time frame before check-in.

If you are denied boarding having not given information it is possible that you will not get a refund or replacement flight (your travel insurance might not give cover you being your omission).

Different airlines ask for different details etc. ie Pegasus have started to ask for your country of residence on holding an option.



The following is for the UK other countries differ: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/travellingtotheuk/beforetravel/advanceinfopassengers/

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
09/06/2011 23:51

Fresh news in book through us at IAH info@flightholiday.co.uk or 0871 855 2925



New flights from Pegasus not on all dates so please ask

STN > SAW > ECN and ERCAN > SABIHA GOKCEN > STANSTED



Start 21-07-11 last extra flight 06-09-11



Mainly Tuesday and Wednesday departures

PhilUK


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Posts: 154

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 06:08

I just booked from Manchester to larnaca return all in inc taxes with thomson from Manchester on 15th june- £115, taxi with aone cars to kyrenia £25- £140 sounds good to me- why fly to Ercan?

Cyprusquest


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Posts: 428

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 12:22

Phil 165 - Fly to Ercan maybe to help put money into North Cyprus rather than the ROC?

billyboy1


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Posts: 586

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 12:27

cyprusquest...i would love to put money into TRNC...but the flights are SO expensive , especially during the school holidays....



as a single mum it aint easy,

so yes i shall be flying into the south, but its the airline that shall get my money not the ROC...and they wont be getting a penny, not even for a cup of coffee at the airport....

the only money they will get is for the car park from my relatives that shall be picking me up....

colly


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Posts: 285

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 12:56

"I just booked from Manchester to larnaca return all in inc taxes with thomson from Manchester on 15th june- £115, taxi with aone cars to kyrenia £25- £140 sounds good to me- why fly to Ercan?"



Slight miscalculation (should be £165 with return taxi) but still a very good price so well done on finding. Why fly to Ercan? The problem with the charter flight you have booked is that you do not know if they are going to be there when you need to go. Try and book well in advance with Thomson and the price would be a lot higher. The other issue for us would be that our taxi would be closer to £50 each way being above in Baspinar, £25 to Kyrenia is a very good price!



So for us when booking well in advance Ercan is still the way to go. We did manage to get a reasonable priced flight with Monarch from Luton last year when booking closer to time of travel but we have not managed it since.

Woodspeckie


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Posts: 2117

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 13:06

I am looking for flights for Dec with Turkish from Manchester to Ercan it is near enough to £600 each to Larnaca two flights £478 so no contest really although we would prefer Ercan.

colly


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Posts: 285

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 13:19

Of course if Manchester is a priority that puts a different light on it. Monarch seem to offer reasonable prices out of Manchester when booking in advance.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 14:35

Minever Msg 167 - Did you know that when you fly south you don't pay airport taxes in Ercan (about 14/15 GBP per traveller) but do pay them in Larnaca (probably about the same amount) these taxes go to the govenment and airport. Plus of course there is the Cyprus road Insurance which will pay their local VAT to them too.



We do try to keep people flying North but do understand the economics of flying to the South and help people travel that way too.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
10/06/2011 16:30

So far during 2011 the UK CAA has had nine ATOL holders collapse (where we assume clients were fully protected if travelling from the UK).

At the March renewal date about 18 companies were very late and about 70 had ceased trading as ATOL holders

This quick check for information was triggered by a travel press announcement;- Scheduled airline ticket specialist Crown Service UK Ltd has ceased trading – the CAA is now trying to recover passengers' money

sagsy22


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Posts: 1122

Message Posted:
10/06/2011 17:47

Hi can you find any cheap flights from Stansted or luton, after 9pm 22nd June or early 23rd June to 27th June but not early. tall order but hopeful,

thanks Sandra 0533 8379147

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
16/06/2011 21:10

From UK Travel press earlier today - Airport immigration officials and some air traffic controllers will join teachers and public sector workers in their mass walk-out on June 30.



Lets hope not but that's what they say so be aware at least it will make travel hard allow more time for your flights etc.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
18/06/2011 12:06

Flight deals for 24 hours to and around Turkey + TRNC



Q Early last week - Are there any deals on flights for August or September?



A. Hi S****,



There were none but it looks like there might be a good special available this Sunday only the 19th (about 20/30% off the best available price).

To get it I will need travellers details in advance and to complete the transaction on Sunday. (It may not apply to all bookings but we will see.)

Details needed:

Flight dates plus where from and to of course

Each of the travellers names as on the passport (ie Mrs Elizabeth Sarah Davie) and DOB for any children under 12

At least land and mobile numbers to call you on when we have an option on hold.



------ This was a real conversation - If you email the details to info@flightholiday.co.uk we will come in and hold seats in the early hours of the morning for you (so using the cheapest seats for the discount saving) but the deals must be paid & complete tomorrow!



Tom IAH Ltd

keithr


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Posts: 716

Message Posted:
18/06/2011 16:26

Maybe Pegasus are finding it a bit tough now,I get roughly 1 promotional email each 2 weeks offering special prices to and from Turkey to the Uk (Stansted),and 49.99tl flights to here (but not back !! )



Last year there was nothing until the winter proramme came out ??



Tom,any news on your grapevine ???

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
29/06/2011 10:57

UK possible problems with airports customs and Border Control for 30th June due to strike action

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
29/06/2011 15:44

IMPORTANT NOTICE received today from Pegasus UK operations



Regarding the forthcoming action proposed by various public sector workers planned for the 30th June.

Currently can advise that Stansted Airport Limited will have in place contingency plans that will eliminate or reduce any disruption to the flow of passengers and flight movements during the 24 hours being 23.59 29th June till 00.01 1st July.

Pegasus flights will operate to normal schedules and therefore we ask that passengers check-in at normal times as check-in desks will continue to close –45 mins pre departure. We will not be responsible for any passenger arriving late for flights or offer alternative arrangements.

There may be some slow processing at immigration on arrival but again this will be kept to a minimum.

On behalf of Pegasus and Stansted Airport we apologies in advance for any passenger disruption.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
26/07/2011 13:40

How is your travel insurance? None? Please get it (preferably through us) see the tab @ http://www.flightholiday.co.uk web site for insurance for Expats & UK residents.

See the two partial articles from the Travel Press:

a] AITO is temporarily suspending its 100% financial guarantee from August 1 following the discovery of an "enormous loophole” in the Package Travel Regulations.

The loophole is in relation to Tour Operator Failure insurance and has come to light following a police investigation into Devon-based schools ski operator Skiing Europe,.....

b] The number of travel companies facing "critical" financial problems rose 31% in the last quarter, more than twice as much as the average across all industries in the UK.

For the hotels and accommodation, the rise was even sharper at 47%.

The shocking figures were released in a survey by insolvency specialist Begbies Traynor ...... there was a 12% increase in businesses facing ‘critical’ financial problems when compared to last quart

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
03/08/2011 15:30

Sorry bad news - about H4U & Aegean flights



Turkey specialist Holidays 4U has ceased trading. The company went into administration after advising the Civil Aviation Authority that its credit had dried up, leading the regulator to call in its bond and security.



Holidays 4U staff in Brighton were informed this morning. The company has about 12,000 holidaymakers overseas and 40,000-50,000 forward bookings, although the CAA has yet to confirm the figures.



An Atol-holder, Holidays 4U was licensed to carry 66,000 passengers during July to September and more than 100,000 a year.



For claims go to - http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=27&pagetype=90&pageid=12372 -

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
09/08/2011 22:01

Pegasus have advised From 10th August 2011 - Hold Baggage (cost per Kilo)



Within Turkey Flights

Allowance 15 KG Excess pre booked 3.00 TL Excess at airport 5.00 TL

KKTC Flights

Allowance 20 KG Excess pre booked 3.00 TL Excess at airport 5.00 TL

UK Flights

Allowance 20 KG Excess pre booked £ 6.00 Excess at airport £ 9.00

Netherlands Flights

Allowance 20 KG Excess pre booked € 2.00 Excess at airport € 5.00

German Flights

Allowance 20 KG Excess pre booked € 2.00 Excess at airport € 5.00



And there are others too. Ask if you need another country from Greece to the Ukraine

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
15/08/2011 14:38

Pegasus flight time change:

We have been advised that the Ercan > Antalya > Manchester flight time has changed

Now ETD ECN 07.35 - ETD AYT 09.10 - ETA MAN 11.45 (this was advised for this Wednesday PC 495 but seems to apply to the next two dates too).

Please check with YOUR ticket supplier.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
21/08/2011 12:00

BBC TV News 08.00 today - British minister advises remaining Brit's in Libya's capital Tripoli to try to leave the city & maybe go to Malta

I only picked up part of the news there was something about the Hungarian embassy so I assume no FCO personnel are there at present

Hope you have no one there.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
23/08/2011 20:06

When did you last look at your booking conditions?



When you book a flight the airlines rules apply (sometimes the tour operators too). Some conditions are not within European or local law but if you book or buy any service or product (flight, hotel, insurance, camera even a property) you are doing so under the suppliers conditions. (I known that you can contest many unfair terms but you need to remember the cost can be very high and that you might not win.

Taken from one airline's terms & conditions today:-

In case a flight is cancelled due to insufficient number of passengers and a suitable alternative flight cannot be provided, the amount you have paid for the cancelled flight will be refunded. You are not entitled to make any other claims. *******.com never gives out meal coupons nor provides hotel accommodation for cancelled or delayed flights.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
25/08/2011 20:49

Eurotunnel is putting emergency plans into place to cope with threatened strike action by French employees over this bank holiday weekend.

French unions are demanding a pay rise of 8% or will call a stoppage.

The cross channel rail link has suspended sales of tickets for the bank holiday period in light of the strike threat.

More than 25,000 vehicles, carrying around 100,000 people, are expected to use the service over the three days.

Note:- Ferry and flight capacity is already tight.

I know that this does not directly effect North Cyprus or Turkey but it could have knock on effects at airports if extra flights are laid on - so try to check in early

laptagal


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Posts: 519

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 09:27

Hi Tom. When are thePegasus Summer 2012 flights announced?

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 20:27

Pamela Msg 186 - Later (not usually till late September early October) if you email us info@flightholiday.co.uk we have a file with all the clients details - dates, names (as on passport), telephone numbers and DOB as soon as they come out we will take options for you.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
26/08/2011 20:28

News in today from the UK travel press-

Nearly two thirds of MPs (UK) believe that consumer laws should be reformed to provide financial protection for all travellers.

A survey of 158 MPs, commissioned by ABTA, in June and July, found that 62% were in favour of change. This compares with 54% who wanted change, in an earlier survey of 151 MPs during October and November last year.

ABTA head of public affairs Luke.........

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
27/08/2011 12:22

Bank Holiday weekend and Bayram next week

Traffic will be chaos please allow extra travelling time if you are catching a flight, train or vessel.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
05/09/2011 15:01

From travel trade press today (make of it what you will but there could be some travel disruption):

The US has issued a global travel warning ahead of the 10th anniversary of 9/11.



The travel advisory was issued by the US State Department, to its citizens, warning of potential attacks, because in the past, terrorist organisations have previously planned their attacks to coincide with “significant dates on the calendar”.

In a statement on its website, the State Department added: “This worldwide travel alert supplements the July 26 2011 Worldwide Caution, and expires on January 12 2012.”

Reports have said that there is no specific or credible intelligence that Al-Qaeda or other terrorist groups have planned any attacks.

The Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said the US would remain at a heightened state of vigilance..............

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
13/09/2011 14:19

A top UK Travel journal today supposes that Airlines might soon be subject to UK ATOL regulations

"A leading travel industry lawyer believes the government’s flight-plus regulations will bring airlines into the Atol scheme - - - a partner at Field Fisher Waterhouse, drops this bombshell in an editorial in the September issue of Travel Law Quarterly, published today. He describes the view that the Atol scheme can be extended solely by primary legislation as a “fallacy” and insists “flight-plus, surprisingly and inadvertently, does include airlines”.

- - - "

Thought - It might be good for travellers and may put prices up on the airlines packages as currently they can avoid some costly UK laws

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
19/09/2011 22:59

15th & 16th September Three UK ATOL tour operators went out of business - lets hope no more do

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
17/10/2011 21:48

Not good - Latest UK CAA ATOL Tour Operator Failures about one a week since 15th September - watch out where you book.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
18/10/2011 16:18

Special deals from Pegasus Ercan to Turkey only need to be quick to catch them ( about 48 hours) why not add a holiday from IAH in Antalya, Cappadocia, TRNC or Istanbul? http://www.iah-holidays.co.uk

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
19/10/2011 16:05

This might effect travel in the Med. Received about 3 hours ago -

Greek strike latest update

A strike by Greek air traffic controllers, which started at midnight, has been reduced from 48 hours to 12, meaning flights that had been cancelled will now operate as planned.

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
24/10/2011 13:22

We feel deeply for those who have lost life family and or homes in the Van region of Turkey following the earthquake on Sunday.

Please be aware that you might experience delays with regard to flights in Turkey especially to Van maybe also to Agri & Mus

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
25/10/2011 16:29

News in Travel press today - Thomas Cook - no date mentioned in the article

Thomas Cook cabin crew have voted in favour of industrial action over 498 job losses.

In a consultative ballot, the members of Unite decided to take industrial action over the company’s redundancy plans.

The vote followed break-down talks with the company's management...............

flightholiday


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Posts: 3218

Message Posted:
27/10/2011 14:50

From the travel press this morning:

Travel agent failure after 31 years - Buckinghamshire-based travel agent Romano Travel has ceased trading only days after Airborn Ltd went under.... A spokesman for the CAA said there were only half a dozen forward bookings and any passengers should contact them..... “F Woolley t/a Romano Travel based in Bucks has ceased trading with immediate effect. The business specialised in air inclusive holidays to Spain and Turkey.”

Romford base Airborn has also gone by the board, see above - "A message on its website reads: “Airborn direct / Holiday Hero ceased trading on 21st Oct 2011. Please contact either ABTA or the CAA for further information.”

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
28/10/2011 15:27

Good news from Pegasus - Just announced extra flights to France from late March till October 2012

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stockiefan


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Message Posted:
28/10/2011 16:14

Hi,

Does anyone know when the Pegasus flight schedules come out for 2012 from Manchester? Still waiting to book for May, if not out soon will have to go Turkish Airlines.