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Turkey has shot down two Syrian war planes and destroyed 100 tanks as it launches a military offensive against the Moscow-backed Syrian regime after an airstrike that killed 34 of its soldiers. Turkish defence minister Hulusi Akar announced the operation - dubbed 'Spring Shield' - today and...

Hello. Tried to find thread on this with no success. What is latest ruling taking laptop from Turkey to UK ? Can you take laptop and charger in hand luggage?

Due to economic situation and falling demands. Turkish Airlines parks 30 planes as demand decreases amid economic slowdown, security concerns - BUSINESS I can see why some of the international destinations have been scrapped though. It is a while since I felt the need to visit Kano in Nigeria...

Here's a story from the past. Could they still fly, and will anyone try? Over 50 missing warplanes found buried in central Turkey: Report - LOCAL

The 'stolen' Boeing 727-233 In 2003, a Boeing 727-233, registered N844AA, began taxiing along the runway at Quatro de Fevereiro Airport in Luanda, Angola with no communication between the crew and the tower. The mid-sized plane manoeuvred towards the runway and took off without clearance. The...

There's a potentially frightening story in Today's Zaman about 2 Turkish planes being given the same code as they had been falsely identified by Pakistan. The mistake was apparently due to bad radiowave problems. Fortunately, Indian Air Command made a visual inspection of both planes and the...

BBC News - US planes challenge China air zone This could be the cause of even more unrest in Asia. Bill.

Israel launched an airstrike into Syria, apparently targeting a suspected weapons site, U.S. officials said Friday night. The strike occurred overnight Thursday into Friday, the officials told The Associated Press. It did not appear that a chemical weapons site was targeted, they said, and one...

I want to take my mountain bike with me to turkey and wondered if any one has taken one on a plane and how do you go about it and are there costs involved.I am flying with Pegasus if airlines differ?

there have been some threads recently regarding wheelchairs, so i thought this article might be of use to anyone using a wheelchair. Flying With a Disability

Hi all, Just booked a flight with easyjet from Bristol to Bodrum, and was wondering if anyone knows if there are any restrictions regarding plants on planes. Not talking about a potted plant in my lap! Just a few small plants and cuttings in a container about the size of a shoe box, to go in...

This looks very Dangerous to peace , and frightening too Lebanon fires on Israeli warplanes: security official - Yahoo! News UK

Just been on flightradar24.com planes in the air. but not uk yet

Am i imagining things? is the legroom on Onur air planes less this year? Being well over 6'6" I notice even a small reduction in space. I have just returned from a great two weeks in Akbuk, but I am sure I have always had a little more leg room on the plane, perhaps they have squeezed an...

:help: Has anybody taken a bike on a plane to Turkey by Thomas Cook. If so what is the approximate cost. I once saw one of the Easyjet programmes on TV and the bike had to be sort of taken to bits and wrapped up. Does anyone know if this is the case with all airlines. Sue

On a flight to Chicago , a gentleman had made several attempts to get into the men's restroom, but it had always been occupied. The flight attendant noticed his predicament. Sir, she said,' You may use the ladies room if you promise not to touch any of the buttons on the wall.' He did what he...

Formalities for Private Yacht Owners Yachts require a Transit Log and may remain in Turkish waters for up to two years maintenance or for wintering. There are certain ports licensed by the Ministry of Tourism the storage of yachts for a period of two to five years. For further information and...