20pluscruises Posted July 15, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Coup attempt in Turkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualicuman Posted July 15, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2016 What is plan B? Wouldnt go to Turkey under these circumstances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20pluscruises Posted July 15, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted July 15, 2016 What is plan B? Wouldnt go to Turkey under these circumstances. No way! Military coup.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroubleT Posted July 15, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 15, 2016 And yet Celebrity ChoiceAir is still issuing air tickets with stopover in Istanbul. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted July 15, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2016 And yet Celebrity ChoiceAir is still issuing air tickets with stopover in Istanbul. Really? This is happening now! They probably need a minute or two to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPacificbound Posted July 15, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I believe Celebrity, Princess, Holland and Cunard have all cancelled Turkey ports for the next two months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted July 15, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 15, 2016 And yet Celebrity ChoiceAir is still issuing air tickets with stopover in Istanbul. Really? Choice Air doesn't control the routes or where stops occur any more than Expedia, Travelocity or other booking service does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Higgy64 Posted July 15, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I believe Celebrity, Princess, Holland and Cunard have all cancelled Turkey ports for the next two months. Not so, we're still going to Kusadisi and Bodrum on Reflection in 3 weeks time. Or at least we were until tonight. Worrying times, thoughts are with the Turkish people for a bloodless coup and a hope that they get what they want from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygirl2400 Posted July 15, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Watching CNN. All flights into Istanbul cancelled. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyD Posted July 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Not so, we're still going to Kusadisi and Bodrum on Reflection in 3 weeks time. Or at least we were until tonight. Worrying times, thoughts are with the Turkish people for a bloodless coup and a hope that they get what they want from this. I'm on the same cruise. While much can happen in three weeks, Celebrity will need to make a decision soon. Should be interesting to see if they switch ports. I wonder if they will change in some additional Italian ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualicuman Posted July 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 15, 2016 This is happening now! They probably need a minute or two to respond. Ataturk Aiport is closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nellydean Posted July 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Celebrity Equinox is due to dock there tomorrow at the end of a cruise. Wonder if they still will? Cause a lot of travel problems if they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mandream Posted July 15, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Celebrity Equinox is due to dock there tomorrow at the end of a cruise. Wonder if they still will? Cause a lot of travel problems if they don't. No they aren't. This was changed to Athens a little over two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nellydean Posted July 15, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Celebrity Equinox is due to dock there tomorrow at the end of a cruise. Wonder if they still will? Cause a lot of travel problems if they don't. Or, has she already been diverted due to recent problems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shih-tzu Posted July 15, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Just heard that both bridges are blocked by military. Airport(s) closed. I thought I heard them say Twitter and similar things blocked. And this comes on the heels of the tragedy in Nice... Trying times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nellydean Posted July 15, 2016 #16 Share Posted July 15, 2016 No they aren't. This was changed to Athens a little over two weeks ago. You got there before I could amend my post :) That's good then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted July 15, 2016 #17 Share Posted July 15, 2016 watching it live on tv just now. president at a secure location and trying to plead to the public to get out on the streets but the latest is that the country is being run by a "peace council" which basically is the military. flights are being diverted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualicuman Posted July 15, 2016 #18 Share Posted July 15, 2016 watching it live on tv just now. president at a secure location and trying to plead to the public to get out on the streets but the latest is that the country is being run by a "peace council" which basically is the military. flights are being diverted. the secure location Erdogan is on his Iphone from is a hotel room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted July 15, 2016 #19 Share Posted July 15, 2016 fighter jets flying across it looks like it will be a few hours before we understand if the military has been successful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qualicuman Posted July 15, 2016 #20 Share Posted July 15, 2016 fighter jets flying across it looks like it will be a few hours before we understand if the military has been successful It is a fait accompli. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norwegianwood57 Posted July 15, 2016 #21 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Unbelievable. Ports shut, airports shut, all media shut and they are attempting to close down social media as well. Celebrity has done well ahead of this, to not be in any port in Turkey. I hope that is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orator Posted July 15, 2016 #22 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Celebrity Equinox is due to dock there tomorrow at the end of a cruise. Wonder if they still will? Cause a lot of travel problems if they don't. Was on a Connie TA that was supposed to leave from Civi. Ship could not enter the port so docking was shifted to Naples. Celebrity provided buses to take passengers from the ship to FCO and from FCO to ship. Nicely done. I'm sure they have a Plan B and a Plan C and the passengers will get to where they need to. They might be late, tired and frustrated, but it will work out for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florisdekort Posted July 15, 2016 #23 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Was on a Connie TA that was supposed to leave from Civi. Ship could not enter the port so docking was shifted to Naples. Celebrity provided buses to take passengers from the ship to FCO and from FCO to ship. Nicely done. I'm sure they have a Plan B and a Plan C and the passengers will get to where they need to. They might be late, tired and frustrated, but it will work out for them. Lots of false information on this thread. Equinox turn around port was changed to Athens quite a while ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordylad Posted July 15, 2016 #24 Share Posted July 15, 2016 gunfire now reported in Istanbul......soldiers have opened fire not good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted July 15, 2016 #25 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I saw an alert from the US government on Twitter, telling all US citizens in Turkey to shelter in place until further notice. This will likely put an end to any discussion about ships calling in Turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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