An attempt by Cyprus Turkish Airlines and a tour operator CTA Holidays to overturn a 35 year ban on direct flights to the self-declared "Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus" has failed to achieve a judicial review.
In the decision to reject the appeal the government argued that lifting the ban would "contravene the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation."
At present anyone wanting to fly to northern Cyprus must first go to Turkey first via Mersin and then take a short journey to the pseudo-state.
It is believed around 100,000 Brits fly to northern Cyprus each year, with the CTA tour operators arguing that direct flights would mean cheaper air fares and shorter travelling times.
The court heard that the flight ban unfairly restricted Turkish Cypriots and their companies wishing to travel and conduct business with the EU and the rest of the world.
TheLondonDailyNews.com
Currently the Republic of Cyprus is investing 650 million Euro's in the new Larnaca International Airport and upgrades have already been made to the Paphos International airport, with capacity of 7.5 million passengers when construction completes this year.
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By:ossie on Ağu 27, 2009
these greeks dont accept turks in any form
By:Graham Murray on Ağu 5, 2009
In a recent debate (on July 5, 2006) in the House of Lords, the British government stated: "We continue to support in principle the commencement of direct flights to northern Cyprus. We believe direct flights between the UK and the north would contribute significantly to the prospects for reunificat
