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Stranded Russian Tourists in Antalya Brought to Airport for Return Flights

Turkish Airlines plans replacement services after attributing delays to operational changes.

Overview

  • Part of the travelers who could not depart on Tuesday were transported back to Antalya Airport and are awaiting check-in for flights to Russia.
  • Earlier reports said hundreds were unable to leave for Moscow and St. Petersburg because of flight delays.
  • Passengers were accommodated in hotels overnight, provided meals, reclaimed baggage, and were asked to re-clear passport control and duty-free formalities.
  • Turkish Airlines said the disruptions stemmed from operational changes and indicated replacement flights are scheduled on some routes.
  • Separately, Azur Air’s Yekaterinburg–Antalya flight ZF‑1041 is delayed by about 12 hours for technical reasons, with passengers housed and fed as the Ural Transport Prosecutor’s Office conducts oversight.