Traveling family encounters terror at Antalya airport
In a shocking turn of events, a family from Dortmund, Germany, found themselves in a harrowing ordeal during their summer holiday. Stefan Weber, his wife, and son travelled to the Mediterranean resort city of Antalya, Turkey on July 22nd with Sun Express, expecting a dream vacation. However, their expectations were far from met.
Upon landing in Turkey, the family was not allowed into the country due to Stefan's wife and son being Austrian citizens and only having IDs. Stefan had read before the trip that it was possible to enter Turkey with an Austrian ID, but this was not the case. The family was taken away by Turkish security forces, and their belongings were taken.
The family was kept in a dirty room with smeared walls, treated like prisoners in Turkey, according to Stefan Weber. His wife had crying fits due to the inhumane treatment they received. Stefan's son was also in tears. The German federal police met the Weber family upon their return, and their annual holiday had been lost. They incurred additional costs of 3,000 euros, as they had to pay for their return flight themselves.
Turkey allows citizens of certain European countries, including Austria, to enter with an ID card for short stays, typically up to 90 days within a 180-day period. No visa is required for Austrian citizens travelling to Turkey for tourism or business under these conditions. However, it seems that Sun Express issued tickets to the Weber family despite knowing that their entry into Turkey was not possible.
Sun Express regrets that the Weber family did not comply and could not enjoy their holiday in Turkey. The airline believes it is the passengers' responsibility to ensure they comply with all entry requirements. The comfort offered by Sun Express's regret is questionable to the Weber family, who are now left to pick up the pieces of their ruined vacation.
This incident serves as a reminder for travellers to double-check their entry requirements before embarking on a trip. It is essential to comply with all regulations to avoid such unfortunate incidents. The Weber family's ordeal underscores the importance of being well-informed and vigilant when planning a holiday abroad.
The Weber family's experiences in Turkey highlighted the crucial role of family-dynamics during their challenging holiday, as their peaceful lifestyle was disrupted by the unexpected incident. The incident also brought forth the need to carefully examine general-news and crime-and-justice reports, as it revealed potential issues with relationship-building between countries, in this case, between Germany and Turkey. This unfortunate event also emphasized the significance of travel planning, ensuring conscientiousness towards family-dynamics, adherence to relationship-building norms across borders, and compliance with regulations to maintain a hassle-free, enjoyable lifestyle while on vacation.
