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With holidays in Turkey, don’t
confuse low-cost with cheap
In response to the story “Cheap deals threat to
Turkey’s image” (TTG June 19), I share the
concerns of Akin Koc about cheap packages
BA bosses should
and poor-quality accommodation in Turkey.
However, in these price-sensitive times, we
should be careful about confusing low prices
with “cheap and cheerful”.
In Turkey, particularly, there remain genuine
low-cost breaks that represent excellent value
take big pay cuts
for money.
Customers looking for quality assurance
should avoid “named on arrival” packages. And
if they are choosing a self-catering holiday they BRITISH AIRWAYS has And if you lose them, then you lose your
should check the resort has the facilities they
LET
acted arrogantly in the business.
require such a pools, bars and restaurants. THE WEEK
TER OF
past few years and has
It is also worth noting that all-inclusive itself to blame. Anoop Sejpal
options are not always the cheapest or the best Its management sales and marketing manager,
as travellers do not get to experience the real should take a massive Bedsflightsholidays
Turkey and what it has to offer. drop in their wage packet,
Holidaymakers should also look for an similar to those chief executives in the British Airways’ top management should
in-resort service when researching their trip, banking industry. have to take a pay cut as Mr Walsh should
should anything happen while they are away While Willie Walsh is prepared to work for do, instead of working for free for a month.
and they need assistance. free for just one month, he should really be To expect the staff to do the same is crazy
At Artemis Travel we believe in letting setting an example by reducing his wage when you look at the difference in salaries.
customers choose their duration to suit their packet considerably or even be removed BA is a great airline that provides excellent
budget. We also provide a choice of board from his post since the company is not service and cuisine in the skies. It now
arrangements to help plan their budgets while making money. BA should go back to basics, requires normal level-headed people to sort
on holiday. An affordable holiday in Turkey having lost the trust of the majority of the out the mess they are in to save them.
doesn’t necessarily mean poor quality. travel agents.
I have one message for any airline taking Carol Donald.
Nigel Harris similar steps: remember who made you big travel consultant,
chief executive, Artemis Travel and famous – travel agents. North America Travel Service
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