Kibkom North Cyprus Forum

When flying by Pegasus to Stansted from Ercan do you stay on plane or do you have to get off at Istanbul and go through security again now please?

You have to get off the plane and go through interal security, from getting off the taking off again it took about 80 minutes, and it was the same plane we got back onto, you wouldn't Adam answer Eve it

I hate predicted text when using a table ( AND EVE IT ) ggggrrrrr

Was that a "predicted" table? or maybe it was an unpredictable "Tablet" - lol. Technology is a wonderful thing.

Be aware that if you buy liquids in duty free over 100ml they need to be sealed in clear plastic security bags or they will be taken off you.

Came in last night and for the second time in five weeks got off plane and sent direct to gate bypassing security. Then got back on same plane and seat.

Torontomapleleaf I am presuming you came into TRNC I would not be surprised if people actually stay on the plane on some of these return flights as we used to. This procedure was made mandatory by UK as they would not accept flights originating at Ercan whereas they accept security procedures at Turkish airports. It is nothing to do with Pegasus they just have to conform in order to be able to fly into UK.

Didn't say it was anything to do with Pegasus; this was my third time since the new rules came in and the second time we bypassed security entirely. Also when going the other direction to Stansted after main floor metal detectors went up to departure and straight to gate with no further checks.

Did London Stansted to Izmir yesterday. Could not check in online rang Pegasus office twice, first time 'there is a problem on website' second time 'Ercan won't let you as you have connecting flights' so booked in at airport no problems. However, staff at Stansted say unless you have paid for a seat, the computer now automatically allocates them and they cannot be changed. Also if you do pay for them you have to pay twice as it is classed as two separate flights. Had to stay on plane at Izmir, staff came and checked that your cabin baggage was there, then bussed to terminal and straight through to gate, no further security.

For the fight - no advice but I will hold your coat...

Why put up with it, Fly Blue Air to Larnaca three days ago less than 4 hours good meal. OK freedom of choice !

Mr Mac wrote:Did London Stansted to Izmir yesterday. Could not check in online rang Pegasus office twice, first time 'there is a problem on website' second time 'Ercan won't let you as you have connecting flights' so booked in at airport no problems. However, staff at Stansted say unless you have paid for a seat, the computer now automatically allocates them and they cannot be changed. Also if you do pay for them you have to pay twice as it is classed as two separate flights. Had to stay on plane at Izmir, staff came and checked that your cabin baggage was there, then bussed to terminal and straight through to gate, no further security.

Just had this from Pegasus after trying to complete the on-line booking for the second leg of our journey back to Stansted via Izmir:- "Thank you for writing to us. In response to your enquiry referencing online check in, we kindly inform you that you will have to complete your check in at the Lefkoşa (ECN) airport due to mandatory security reasons".

"Please note that due to the daylight savings time change in North Cyprus, Lefkosa-Izmir PC1861 flight will be operated at 08:50 instead of 09:50".

Don't fly with them use Atlas or THY instead, better flights, service, food, staff and the on time performance of flypgs is slipping.

Mr B wrote:

Mr Mac wrote:Did London Stansted to Izmir yesterday. Could not check in online rang Pegasus office twice, first time 'there is a problem on website' second time 'Ercan won't let you as you have connecting flights' so booked in at airport no problems. However, staff at Stansted say unless you have paid for a seat, the computer now automatically allocates them and they cannot be changed. Also if you do pay for them you have to pay twice as it is classed as two separate flights. Had to stay on plane at Izmir, staff came and checked that your cabin baggage was there, then bussed to terminal and straight through to gate, no further security.

Just had this from Pegasus after trying to complete the on-line booking for the second leg of our journey back to Stansted via Izmir:- "Thank you for writing to us. In response to your enquiry referencing online check in, we kindly inform you that you will have to complete your check in at the Lefkoşa (ECN) airport due to mandatory security reasons".

"Please note that due to the daylight savings time change in North Cyprus, Lefkosa-Izmir PC1861 flight will be operated at 08:50 instead of 09:50".

Just to follow up on our return to Stansted via Izmir - At Ercan airport we were given 2 seperate boarding cards, 1 for Ercan to Izmir and the 2nd for the Izmir to Stansted flight. On arriving at Izmir all Stansted passengers were told to wait on plane, once everyone else was off we were bused to the lower floor of the airport, hand luggage was scanned and we had to go throught the body scanner. We were then pointed in the general direction of gate 229, up stairs at gate 229 there were 2 tables where our passports, boarding cards were checked then our hand luggage was opened and a small pad was used to try to detect gunpowder, or any type of explosive material, our body was also subjected to this swabbing, again presumably to see if we had been in contact with any explosive material. We then waited for the call to board, we boarded the same aircraft, sat in the same seat for our jouney to Stansted. There were 5 wheel chair assisted passengers who had to go through this same procedure, which must have been stressful for them. I still find it difficult to believe that this is at all necessary. Surely direct flights from Ercan to Stansted is the way forward, how could our hand luggage be tampered with by any individual when flying at 25,000 feet or above with no-one else getting on the plane. It is just political nonsence! very little to do with security. Yes! I am aware different day different procedures ( bit like an TRNC MOT test) one day the y just kick the tyres, you pay your money - next time you have to have new number plates or not depending who is on duty!