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Flight Bans Continue in the Middle East

Some airlines have canceled all round-trip flights, while others have established new routes due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas, with Iran's involvement and the expectation of retaliatory actions prompting changes in many airlines' flights to the Middle East. Several airlines have canceled round-trip flights to specific dates, while others have altered their flight routes. Turkey's leading airline, Turkish Airlines (THY), along with SunExpress Airlines—a joint venture with Germany's Lufthansa—canceled all flights to Beirut until August 14. Greek airline Aegean Airlines canceled all flights to Beirut, Amman, and Tel Aviv until August 19. Algerian airline Air Algerie temporarily suspended round-trip flights to Lebanon until further notice. India-based Air India announced the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv and flights with layovers in Tel Aviv until further notice. French airline Air France extended the suspension of flights between Paris and Beirut until August 14. KLM, Air France's Dutch subsidiary, canceled all round-trip flights to Tel Aviv until October 26. KLM’s low-cost subsidiary Transavia canceled all round-trip flights to Tel Aviv until March 31, 2025. Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific canceled all flights to Tel Aviv until March 27, 2025. U.S.-based Delta Airlines extended the suspension of flights between New York and Tel Aviv until August 31. UK-based budget airline easyJet halted round-trip flights to Tel Aviv in April 2024, with flights resuming on March 30, 2025, according to a company spokesperson. Finland-based airline Finnair continues to avoid using Iranian airspace for all flights to Doha, Qatar. Italian airline ITA Airways announced via its official X account that it extended the suspension of round-trip flights to Tel Aviv until August 15. German airline group Lufthansa, which owns Swiss Air Lines and Austrian Airlines, extended the period during which it avoids using Iranian and Iraqi airspace. The company also announced that flights to Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil, Iraq, would be suspended until August 21. Europe's largest budget airline, Ryanair, canceled all round-trip flights to Tel Aviv until August 26, citing "operational constraints." Singapore Airlines, which ceased flying over Iranian airspace, is using alternative routes. Romanian flag carrier Tarom extended the suspension of flights to Tel Aviv, Amman, and Beirut until August 16. U.S.-based United Airlines, headquartered in Chicago, suspended daily flights between Newark, New Jersey, and Tel Aviv on July 31 due to security concerns. Spanish low-cost airline Vueling canceled all flights to Tel Aviv and Amman until October 26. Additionally, the UK advised British airlines to avoid Lebanese airspace from August 8 to November 4 due to "military activities posing potential risks to aviation."

The biggest complaint from tourists is delays

Kuk said, "Previously, we used to take tourists to the airport 2 hours in advance. Now we take them 6 hours earlier. This situation causes dissatisfaction." The tourism city of Antalya, which aims to attract 17 million tourists this year, is also negatively affected by delays at airports across Turkey. With planes taking off and landing every 2 minutes, mostly with tourists arriving from abroad, they have to wait long hours both on their way to their hotels and back to their countries. 'Tourists Want to Vacation Until the Last Minute' Hamit Kuk, Advisor to the President of TÜRSAB, said they have received feedback from tourists reaching the level of complaints due to delays. He noted that since the delays began in June, this has been the most common complaint. Kuk stated, "Previously, we used to take tourists to the airport 2 hours in advance. Now we take them 6 hours earlier. This situation causes dissatisfaction among tourists. Tourists want to vacation until the last minute." Kuk also mentioned that city traffic is an issue, saying they have received numerous complaints from tourists regarding this as well.

Milas-Bodrum Airport served 1,574,000 passengers in six months

Milas-Bodrum Airport, serving the region including the district of Bodrum in Muğla, which is considered one of the world's most important tourism centers, served 639,099 passengers in June. Opened in 1997, Milas-Bodrum Airport, with its domestic and international terminals, provides air transportation services to both local and foreign tourists, primarily to the touristic facilities in Bodrum. In the first six months of 2024, the airport hosted 1,574,123 passengers. In the six-month period, Milas-Bodrum Airport handled 14,944 aircraft movements and 15,550 tons of cargo. In June 2024, the airport served 5,854 aircraft and 639,099 passengers. The amount of cargo transported in June was 7,221 tons.

The Şerafettin Elçi Airport served 41,455 passengers in June

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport served 41,455 passengers in June. The General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ) of the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure shared the passenger, aircraft, and cargo statistics for June 2024 for Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi Airport. According to the statistics, domestic passenger traffic reached 41,455, and the number of aircraft movements on domestic routes was 797. The total cargo (cargo + mail + baggage) traffic was 446 tons in June. In the first six months of 2024 (January to June), passenger traffic was 215,435, aircraft traffic was 3,437, and cargo traffic was 2,068 tons.

105,698 people have flown from Koca Seyit Airport

Koca Seyit Airport, located in Balıkesir's Edremit district and connecting the Northern Aegean holiday resorts to the world by air, served 105,698 passengers in the first half of 2024. During the three-day holiday period, the airport attracted attention with flight occupancy rates exceeding 90%. Balıkesir Koca Seyit Airport operates flights to two airports in Istanbul, Ankara Esenboğa, and Germany. With five passenger flights conducted daily, the airport also hosts flight schools to meet Turkey's pilot needs and the Ministry of Forestry's firefighting aircraft. In the first six months, Koca Seyit Airport saw a total of 11,062 flights, including 10,987 domestic and 75 international flights. During this period, 97,077 domestic passengers and 8,621 international passengers, totaling 105,698, received pre- and post-flight services. The airport is also noted for its commercial flights, with 810 commercial flights, including 759 domestic and 51 international, conducted in the first half of the year. The airport is particularly notable for its high occupancy rates during holiday periods and peak tourism seasons. During the three-day holiday, the commercial flight occupancy at the airport exceeded 90%.

Salam Air continues to expand its flight network

The low-cost airline SalamAir has announced a new flight route connecting Muscat, the capital of Oman, to New Delhi, the capital of India. SalamAir will operate flights to Delhi twice a week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This significant move marks a new chapter in SalamAir's commitment to providing exceptional service, unique comfort, and seamless connectivity for passengers between Oman and India. The launch of flights to Delhi represents a key step in SalamAir's goal to expand its network and offer affordable, comfortable travel options. This new route will strengthen connections between Oman and India, benefiting expatriates, tourists, and business professionals alike. SalamAir aims to enhance the travel experience by offering competitive prices and excellent service, making it a popular choice among passengers looking to explore new destinations. This new route is expected to make travel between India and Oman more accessible and enjoyable, meeting the expectations of travelers.

The decision to fly from Bournemouth to Antalya and Dalaman

Leading UK airline and tour operator Jet2 along with Jet2 Holidays present an exciting announcement for holidaymakers in the summer of 2025. They have revealed plans to operate flights from Bournemouth Airport in the UK to popular holiday destinations such as Antalya and Dalaman. According to information from Tourism News, Bournemouth Airport, designated as Jet2's 12th base in the UK, is becoming a significant hub where the company will commence flights to a total of 16 destinations in Europe and the Mediterranean. Jet2.com and Jet2holidays' summer 2025 program offers a wide range of options for holidaymakers: 3 flights per week to Tenerife1 flight per week to Fuerteventura (on Wednesdays)1 flight per week to Gran Canaria (on Sundays)2 flights per week to Lanzarote (on Mondays and Fridays)2 flights per week to Alicante (on Tuesdays and Saturdays)4 flights per week to Palma (Majorca) (on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays)2 flights per week to Ibiza (on Thursdays and Sundays)1 flight per week to Menorca (on Sundays)2 flights per week to Antalya (on Wednesdays and Saturdays)2 flights per week to Dalaman (on Thursdays and Sundays)2 flights per week to Faro (Algarve) (on Mondays and Fridays)1 flight per week to Madeira (on Thursdays)1 flight per week to Crete (Heraklion) (on Tuesdays)1 flight per week to Corfu (on Wednesdays)1 flight per week to Rhodes (on Tuesdays)1 flight per week to Zakynthos (on Thursdays) This extensive flight program will allow holidaymakers to easily access various destinations and plan their holidays flexibly. Jet2 and Jet2 Holidays enrich the holiday experience by offering various options for holidaymakers to have an unforgettable summer vacation.

Samsun Çarşamba Airport hosted how many people in February?

In the first two months of the year, Samsun Çarşamba Airport served 233,644 passengers. According to the statistics from the General Directorate of State Airports Authority, passenger traffic at Samsun Çarşamba Airport in February was 112,182, with 103,598 on domestic flights and 8,584 on international flights. There were 1,025 aircraft movements for domestic flights and 86 for international flights at the airport. The cargo traffic in February reached 1,001 tons. During the first two months of the year, passenger traffic at Samsun Çarşamba Airport reached 233,644, with 2,189 aircraft movements and cargo traffic totaling 2,133 tons.

Erzurum Airport hosted more than 210,000 passengers in two months

The General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ) has announced the air traffic figures for Erzurum Airport for February 2024. In the second month of 2024, there were 644 flights from Erzurum Airport, carrying a total of 103,934 passengers. During the month, there were 630 domestic flights and 14 international flights from Erzurum Airport. In the same period of 2023, a total of 544 flights were recorded. During the first two months of 2024, Erzurum Airport saw a total of 1,291 flights, serving 210,480 passengers, including 1,152 commercial flights. There has been an overall increase in the numbers compared to the previous year.