Terrorist attack at IST airport

[medhead]

Have a friend in Turkey atm learning Turkish. About the only social media comment was related.

Oh and another smart Alec wondering if we were all going to be Turkey now - they know who they are.

 

[Simo]

So very sad and what is the next level of security that we legit people will have to do when going to airports

 

[Archphoto]

Have a friend in Turkey atm learning Turkish. About the only social media comment was related.

Oh and another smart Alec wondering if we were all going to be Turkey now - they know who they are.

I'm sure it's being discussed totally in Turkey, I was more comparing the SM comments from individuals; compared to Paris, Brussels and most recently Orlando, my personal SM feeds (excluding newsfeed) has been silent. If I hadn't seen the newsfeed or read here on AFF, I'd have no idea that anything had happened.

By comparison, the other events I mentioned lit up my feeds like a Christmas tree.

 

[Archphoto]

So very sad and what is the next level of security that we legit people will have to do when going to airports

Taken to the next level? Checks *before* entering the terminal itself. In Japan, you where checked on the bus upon entry to the actual airport - security board and review your passports (I'm not sure if they actually check the bus itself for explosive devices attached to the undercarriage).

Seems they've decided it's a much easier target now - why wait to board when you can easily do damage in the departures hall. I'll admit I've thought about this many, many times when I've travelled - it's such a "soft target" it was just a matter of time before it actually became a reality.

 

[junbugging]

In Japan, you get checked on the bus upon entry to the actual airport - security board and review your passports (I'm not sure if they actually check the bus itself for explosive devices attached to the undercarriage).

They stopped doing that at Narita a while ago. Do they do it at any other airports there? None that I can think of.

Narita airport ends ID security checks for non-passengers ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion

 

[amaroo]

I still support visiting Turkey, but this will obviously change things for some.

Absolutely loved our time in Istanbul and Gallipoli last April - beautiful country.

I'd go back in a heartbeat however, I'm not prepared to travel there with my kids. Lets hope Turkey doesn't fall into the abyss that Egypt has become ... no way I'd take my kids there.

 

[Bolthead]

Our daughter and her friend came home from Istanbul and other parts of Turkey last week. Initially we pleaded with her to change her plans however her 'free spirit' and determination not to be dictated to by terrorists fell on deaf ears. Little did we think this would happen... crazy world we live in.

 

[amaroo]

Our daughter and her friend came home from Istanbul and other parts of Turkey last week. Initially we pleaded with her to change her plans however her 'free spirit' and determination not to be dictated to by terrorists fell on deaf ears. Little did we think this would happen... crazy world we live in.

I've got that to look forward too. My kids are still under my wing ... they're travellers, so God only knows where they'll want to go :shock:

 

[Archphoto]

They stopped doing that at Narita a while ago. Do they do it at any other airports there? None that I can think of.

Narita airport ends ID security checks for non-passengers ‹ Japan Today: Japan News and Discussion

Ah ok, has been a while since I was last there (have corrected my earlier post) - Vietnam non-passengers weren't able to enter the departures hall, but I don't believe they actually do a security check prior to entering the actual airport grounds. Would be a nightmare for sure!

Only way they could get around it would be like CNX - X-ray luggage and you walk through metal detectors prior to entry to the terminal. Of course, blowing yourself up at the door would cause casualties as well. . . . .

 

[marki]

I wonder now whether checks will be done further out as new Standard in Australia? Before entering the airport !

 

[RooFlyer]

<snip>
Only way they could get around it would be like CNX - X-ray luggage and you walk through metal detectors prior to entry to the terminal. <snip>.

That's what they were doing at SAW and IST when I was there, although the entry security was immediately inside the entry doors. Not sure were the bombs were set off, but I'm guessing the coughs ran through entry security shooting ...

At Casablanca when I was there, you got to queue outside in the sun & heat for entry security.

 

[Bindibuys]

We are due to be in IST in 16 weeks time for a 7 day stay. Hubby on my back about travel advice levels and what is covered by our Yearly travel insurance policy.
For me.... still too far away to make any kind of changes to travel plans. So long as it stays below "do not travel"

 

[drron]

The problem for Turkey is that terrorist attacks come from both ISIS and radical kurds.Most are aimed at the military/police.We don't hear of most.There have been 51 incididents so far this year.
So definitely a place to be aware of your surroundings.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_terrorist_incidents,_January–June_2016

 

[marki]

Qantas flies over Turkey! I remember looking at Istanbul thinking how brightly lit it is in the early hours flying over to LHR. Devastating news.

 

[Flying Fox]

These a-holes are ruining the joy and wonderment of travel. May they be brought to justice.

My sympathies to Istanbul, Turkey and all those who have been injured or lost loved ones!

 

[coriander]

Qantas flies over Turkey! I remember looking at Istanbul thinking

We missed IST by a margin yesterday ........

 

[Cryptarcadian]

What a tragedy, what a shame.

I have a real soft spot for Turkey, amazing country and people. Had a wonderful time 2 years ago, pretty much just before the most recent series of deterioration started.

Was looking forward to transiting via IST later this year, but am definitely reconsidering...

 

[JessicaTam]

I wonder now whether checks will be done further out as new Standard in Australia? Before entering the airport !

AU is (slowly) moving to getting vehicles away from the front of the terminals. That is why ADL redesigned their forecourt to be pedestrian only, and MEL is moving the approach roads to the other side of the short term parking building.

It won't introduce more checks per se, but it will keep vehicles (and the risks they pose) away.

 

[PLANT]

Bring on the mono rail to all au airports!

 

[RooFlyer]

Qantas flies over Turkey! I remember looking at Istanbul thinking how brightly lit it is in the early hours flying over to LHR. Devastating news.

Not sure what you are getting at here - if that its just a pretty sight, then I agree. But if you are relating it to the airport bombings, then you may want to say why. QF also overflies England and France, scene of multiple terrorist attacks and I dare say wouldn't have a problem in over-flying Belgium, India or Spain if it had to.