Agree Keith, I said the same when the visa increase came in a couple of weeks ago I got shot down on facebook for even suggesting it will put people off choosing to visit Turkey.
While yes I will pay it as we get more than one use out of ours, but families booking their summer holiday will consider this added expense to the cost.
As for the flight prices someone is having a serious laugh or conspiracy...as I said on another thread I can buy flights to New york through out next year from £220 direct. Other desinations are also cheaper.
we have just done our first none direct flight home (via SAW) and found it less painless than we thought it would be.
Also how come enviromentalists do not jump on the fact that people will take 2/3 flights to get the same destination if the price is so much cheaper....not good for the carbon footprint surely.
I have found flights to Istanbul via frankfurt then flights from to Istanbul to dlm yes a lot of faffing (for some) but the price is currently 1/3 of the price than choosing a UK airline. Thats a big saving for a famiy.