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Flights, Airlines and Airports => Flights to Dalaman and Turkey, Airlines and Airports => Topic started by: JohnF on January 21, 2016, 09:50:16 AM

Title: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: JohnF on January 21, 2016, 09:50:16 AM
In an effort to shore up its tourist industry, Turkey is offering flight subsidies (http://uk.reuters.com/article/turkey-economy-airlines-idUKL8N1542IB) of $6,000 per flight to airlines flying into Antalya, Alanya, Dalaman, Bodrum and Izmir during April and May this year.  Now, if we are to believe the airlines when they moan about how little profit they make from each passenger, this is a right old earner for them - on the basis of circa 200 bodies per flight that's $30 a head.  Although, as its April & May which traditionally has lower passenger numbers per flight it could be even more, per head.

Will this bit of free bunce be passed on their customers?  More chance of little reginald joining me for a pint and a fag down my local I reckon...

JF
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: BernieTeyze on January 21, 2016, 11:06:39 AM
I did find that if you look on Love Holidays, you can get a package deal as cheap or even cheaper than a flight. :o
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: stoop on January 23, 2016, 00:17:01 AM
Prices are dropping. We booked a few weeks back and they are about £75 cheaper now.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Scunner on January 23, 2016, 01:03:08 AM
With who Stoop?
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: micky mouse on January 23, 2016, 13:43:08 PM
Just booked today both nice day flights for 6 weeks £103.00.return with no bags just hand luggage with monarch from gatwick could not beleave the price unreal,2nd may to 12th june.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: usedbustickets on January 23, 2016, 16:35:28 PM
Now I know there is some short stopovers in Istanbul, but just booked Mrs Tickets on Dalaman to Gatwick flight , returning Gatwick to Antalya in the Feb/Mar period, for only £134.  As they are scheduled flights Mrs Tickets will also enjoy in the price, drinks, meals, seat reservation, excellent hand luggage and 20kg of hold luggage.  Nice flight times too.  And yes we wanted to fly back in to Antalya.  So we think it is always worth checking Turkish Airlines, even during the summer months when flights are generally in an abundance.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: JohnF on January 23, 2016, 18:17:33 PM
So we think it is always worth checking Turkish Airlines, even during the summer months when flights are generally in an abundance.

As do I.  The THY flight from Edinburgh is a fantastic route for me - had to do the transit in AMS (or CDG if nothing else available) for years, often paying exorbitant fares for short notice bookings.  If you don’t mind changing in IST it is often cheaper to book through to Dalaman than using a charter - OK, transiting is a pain, but if you're saving a good couple of hundred quid (or more depending on no of folk) it does make it slightly easier...

JF
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: DianaJ on January 23, 2016, 19:10:04 PM
For last few years we have done the Dublin - Istanbul - Dalaman route as you say bit of a pain but when 4 of us we Defo save money and with food drink and in flight entertainment included it makes the long queue at passport control almost bearable or maybe that's due to one too many wines
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Karennina on January 23, 2016, 21:00:54 PM
UBT are your Gatwick to Antalya flights with Turkish airlines and is that a direct flight please?
Im trying to book for March but want a direct flight no stopping off at Istanbul thank you   :)
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Scunner on January 23, 2016, 21:36:59 PM
I have found a number of the charter flights are way cheaper to Antalya than Dalaman too this year. Good for Antalya as they will struggle hugely with the loss of Russians - but obviously that wouldn't explain why the UK charters are cheap?
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: usedbustickets on January 23, 2016, 21:44:11 PM
UBT are your Gatwick to Antalya flights with Turkish airlines and is that a direct flight please?
Im trying to book for March but want a direct flight no stopping off at Istanbul thank you    :)
All the flights are via Istanbul I'm afraid, but at least you get a flight in the winter months, and the prices are not too bad either.   I think there was two flights a day from LGW to AYT, one via Ataturk airport, the other via Sabiha airport.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Lotty on January 23, 2016, 22:17:37 PM
Our favourite times mickey mouse. Dead jealous   ;)
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Lotty on January 23, 2016, 22:25:15 PM
We love going via Istanbul, they are the best flights and if you plan it carefully (and there are no delays) there are fewer queues, it's  far more comfy and over the last few years it has become a part of our holiday.  :)
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Karennina on January 24, 2016, 06:46:57 AM
Excuse my ' dimness' but how do I go about finding a charter flight please?
Thank you UBT for your reply.
I am not brave enough to do the Istanbul route alone, also I have only just plucked up the courage to fly again after all the horrible things that were happening. Im quite happy to do the Antalya route it is a lovely journey with gorgeous scenery  :)
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: bewva on January 24, 2016, 08:52:22 AM
Direct flights available from about 25 of March from Manchester or London airports on Skyscanner.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Rana on January 24, 2016, 18:54:26 PM
I have just booked with Turkish Airlines Man-Ist-Dalaman with my 3 boys at £285 each end of July. Can't grumble at this price as it includes meals,drinks and 23kg luggage allowance. Monarch wanted £350 with baggage and no meals. I have done this stop many times to Ankara and no problem. My boys are teenagers, maybe more of a hassle with younger children or maybe not  ;)
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Bluwise on January 24, 2016, 19:27:56 PM
We love going via Istanbul, they are the best flights and if you plan it carefully (and there are no delays) there are fewer queues, it's  far more comfy and over the last few years it has become a part of our holiday.   :)
How long do you need between flights when changing at Istanbul not to have to rush Lotty?  We may consider this for September as we usually pay for legroom seats with Monarch and it does get expensive.  At least with TL their normal seats are like the extra legroom ones - aren't they?
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Rana on January 24, 2016, 19:42:06 PM
You need at least 90mins between I would say Bluewise as Domestic terminal is about 10-15min walk. Gives you time to check visa and passport control.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Karennina on January 24, 2016, 20:00:42 PM
Am I right in what I read i think on facebook that if for some reason your first flight is delayed and you therefore miss your connecting flight it is not the airlines fault to sort you out with another flight?
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Bluwise on January 24, 2016, 20:01:51 PM
Thanks Rana.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Scunner on January 24, 2016, 20:02:34 PM

 At least with TL their normal seats are like the extra legroom ones - aren't they?

Dunno.

Who are TL
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: KKOB on January 24, 2016, 20:05:18 PM
Am I right in what I read i think on facebook that if for some reason your first flight is delayed and you therefore miss your connecting flight it is not the airlines fault to sort you out with another flight?

If both legs of your journey are with the same airline, they'll do their utmost to get you sorted onto a later flight. If it's operationally possible and a close-run thing, they may even delay take-off of the second flight.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Karennina on January 24, 2016, 20:07:44 PM
Thank you KKOB that is reasurring to know if ever i do decide to book via this route 8)
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Rana on January 24, 2016, 20:32:57 PM
Whenever I have connected at Istanbul Karennina and missed connection because of delays they have just put me on next available flight. Maybe Turkish Airline only I can't say for other airlines.
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Lotty on January 24, 2016, 21:07:33 PM
Sorry Bluwise, I've just seen your post. If TA are selling you the connecting tkts it must be possible to get you to the second flight on time, otherwise we always like at least one hour. They have great lounges if there is a delay, I think you can pay at the door or it often comes with bank cards. It's never (touch wood) been a problem for us. ;D 8)
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: JohnF on January 24, 2016, 21:08:25 PM
If you've booked through with THY and you miss the connection (because of their delay) in Istanbul they will put you on the next available flight.  If the last flight of the night has already gone, they (usually) put you up in a hotel for the night - sometimes it the one on site, sometimes off the airport in which case they arrange transport.  If its only a few hours they often dish out lounge passes or meal vouchers.

You sort it out at the transit desk, and for some reason I can't remember where it is at Ataturk.

JF
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: Bluwise on January 24, 2016, 21:14:55 PM

 At least with TL their normal seats are like the extra legroom ones - aren't they?

Dunno.

Who are TL
oops, I meant Turkish Airlines  :)
Title: Re: No excuse for high flight prices!
Post by: JohnF on January 25, 2016, 10:27:33 AM
Classic example - while responding to Colwyns thread regarding Easyjet refunds I checked the EDI/DLM price for June, £325 inc bags.  I wondered what THY are charging so had a quick swatch, £259 rtn from Edinburgh & Manchester and £182 rtn from Gatwick!  Flight times not ideal from EDI & MCR, both get into DLM at close to 2am, but a family of four would save £260 plus whatever they'd have spent on food/drink and paying for allocated seating. 

Food (or flight) for thought.

JF