Turkish Health Minister Fahrettin Koca announced that flights between Turkey and United Kingdom, Denmark, the Netherlands and South Africa have been temporarily suspended.
The announcement follows the emergence of a potent new strain of the virus in the UK and other European countries.
Minister Koca said on twitter:
‘“It has been reported that the transmission ratio has increased in the UK with the mutation of the coronavirus. With the instruction of our President and with the coordination of our Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, A temporary suspension has been decided on flights from England, Denmark, the Netherlands and South Africa to our country. “
Turkish Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed the ban but did not indicate how long it will last.
In a statement by the Turkish Flag Carrier, Turkish Airlines it is said:
”Dear Passengers, In line with the official authorities’ decisions and the precautions we take for your health; our the UK, the Netherlands, Denmark and South Africa flights have been suspended. We will continue to follow the new developments and inform you accordingly.”
This post was published on 20 December 2020 11:41 pm