AJet suspends winter flights between Gazipaşa-Alanya and Ankara
The airline AJet has decided to suspend all flights between Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport (GZP) and the capital, Ankara, throughout the upcoming winter season.
This decision has met with strong reactions in the region, with local politicians warning of significant negative consequences for Alanya’s economy and travel connectivity, which will also affect tourists and permanent residents.
The decision by AJet, which applies to the winter period, means that an important domestic route for Alanya is being temporarily shut down.
This route connects the Alanya region directly with Turkey' s capital and is frequently used by local residents, business travellers, and tourists wishing to explore other parts of the country. Local politicians have reacted strongly to the news.
Burhan Dündar, the head of the Yeniden Refah Partisi (New Welfare Party) in the Alanya district, has spoken out critically against AJet' s decision.
Dündar describes the suspension of flights as a " major blow" to the city' s economy and its transport infrastructure.
He emphasises the importance of the route and is calling on the airline to rectify this " mistake" as quickly as possible.
For tourists, Nordic travellers, and foreign residents in the Alanya region, this means fewer direct travel options within Turkey, especially for those planning winter trips or wishing to visit Ankara.
It could lead to longer travel times and the need for alternative transport methods, such as buses or lengthier layovers via other airports. Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport is a vital gateway for tourism in Alanya and the surrounding area.
A reduction in flight services could potentially weaken winter tourism and reduce accessibility to the region during a period when many international routes have already reduced their frequency.
This, in turn, could impact hotels, restaurants, and other tourism-related businesses, as well as the mobility of foreign residents.
Travellers who have planned trips between Gazipaşa-Alanya and Ankara this winter are advised to check AJet' s schedules and consider alternative travel arrangements in good time.
The situation underscores the importance of local transport links to the Alanya region’s attractiveness and accessibility for an international audience, and local authorities are likely to continue pressing for the route to be reopened. Source: Yenialanya
Source: Yenialanya
