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[miltiades]

Here is a link: http://news.pseka.net/index.php?module=article&id=6672
Cyprus risks seeing its airports at Larnaca and Paphos becoming 100% more expensive than other Mediterranean leisure-based airports if the price increases planned by Hermes Airports go through, according to the International Air Carrier Association (IACA).

“Cyprus is in danger of pricing itself out of the market and inflicting long-term damage to the country’s tourism industry,” the IACA said. It said it had called on Hermes and the government to reconsider the charges before they come into effect on April 1, saying that a transparent system with justifiable levels of charges was in the best interests of airports, airlines and tourism to Cyprus. “Airport charges must reflect the quality and level of services provided at airports,” IACA said.

“These charges and fees fly in the face of the standards set by the aviation industry on charges and raise some serious questions about the transparency of the government,” added Sylviane Lust, IACA Director General.

This report was in 2007 , HERMES increased their prices since further !!

Here is another : http://airportcharges.com/news161109.asp?demo=3087

Who are they trying to fool !!

It is only natural that the best in Europe should also be the most expensive.

No surprises there, as quality has its price!

Paphitis , you know very well how I and my late wife felt about Cyprus , a place we always considered the BEST.
However since I care passionately for Cyprus and the well being of all its citizens I find the price hike by greedy manipulators very annoying. HERMES , does not own Cyprus. They are causing immense damage to our tourist industry , the life line of a very large percentage of Cypriot people. They are taking the piss mate and they need people like me to tell them . The prices charged at these airports are nothing short of a well organized fraud that will have serious repercussions on Cyprus's most important revenue earner , the tourist industry.
HERMES YOU ARE RIPPING PEOPLE OFF AT BOTH AIRPORTS .

Hermes are obviously offering unparalleled quality service, and passengers obviously don't feel like they are being ripped off which is why Paphos International was nominated as Europe's best!

Facts are facts Milti!

Paphitis , nominated by who and according to who ?
When you have found out any credible evidence I will eat my hat !!

[RichardB]

Although I have only used Pafos Airport on a couple of occaisions (the last time 2 years ago) I must say that I found the facilities and the pricing structure quite on par with other airports of similar standing.

The same I would say for LCA which I use more regular - pleasant staff and a good choice of refreshments at again what I would say are pretty reasonable prices.

Certainly not enough to put off people visiting Cyprus as suggested by some on a previous topic - in my opinion quite the contrary

[kafenes]

The article says about a poll for the best resort airport not a poll for the cheapest resort airport. I guess for some people the cheapest would mean the best for others quality and service. BTW there is also a catch to the subject, it says the best resort airport. How many other airports in EU are classed as resort airports? You won't find a link about this poll as it is done through a questionnaire given to traveling passengers.

[Paphitis]

Here is a link: http://news.pseka.net/index.php?module=article&id=6672
Cyprus risks seeing its airports at Larnaca and Paphos becoming 100% more expensive than other Mediterranean leisure-based airports if the price increases planned by Hermes Airports go through, according to the International Air Carrier Association (IACA).

“Cyprus is in danger of pricing itself out of the market and inflicting long-term damage to the country’s tourism industry,” the IACA said. It said it had called on Hermes and the government to reconsider the charges before they come into effect on April 1, saying that a transparent system with justifiable levels of charges was in the best interests of airports, airlines and tourism to Cyprus. “Airport charges must reflect the quality and level of services provided at airports,” IACA said.

“These charges and fees fly in the face of the standards set by the aviation industry on charges and raise some serious questions about the transparency of the government,” added Sylviane Lust, IACA Director General.

This report was in 2007 , HERMES increased their prices since further !!

Here is another : http://airportcharges.com/news161109.asp?demo=3087

Who are they trying to fool !!

It is only natural that the best in Europe should also be the most expensive.

No surprises there, as quality has its price!

Paphitis , you know very well how I and my late wife felt about Cyprus , a place we always considered the BEST.
However since I care passionately for Cyprus and the well being of all its citizens I find the price hike by greedy manipulators very annoying. HERMES , does not own Cyprus. They are causing immense damage to our tourist industry , the life line of a very large percentage of Cypriot people. They are taking the piss mate and they need people like me to tell them . The prices charged at these airports are nothing short of a well organized fraud that will have serious repercussions on Cyprus's most important revenue earner , the tourist industry.
HERMES YOU ARE RIPPING PEOPLE OFF AT BOTH AIRPORTS .

Hermes are obviously offering unparalleled quality service, and passengers obviously don't feel like they are being ripped off which is why Paphos International was nominated as Europe's best!

Facts are facts Milti!

Paphitis , nominated by who and according to who ?
When you have found out any credible evidence I will eat my hat !!

Thomson fly to over 20 destinations within the UK and over 80 destinations around the world.

We fly from over 20 UK airports to 80+ worldwide destinations. Just hover over the airports below to see which routes we service, alternatively use the drop-downs above or the 'Show destinations' link on the right for our inspiring travel guides and information about the airports.

The link below shows all the destinations within the Thomson network.

http://flights.thomson.co.uk/en/destination.html

It was Thomson passengers who voted Paphos as the best airport!

A POLL held among Thomson Airways passengers ranked Paphos airport first among the major airports of Europe.

Milti wrote:

When you have found out any credible evidence I will eat my hat !!

Bon Appetit Milti!

[paliometoxo]

i never leave from the pafos air port its to far

[miltiades]

PAPHITIS POSTED THIS AS EVIDENCE.
""""A POLL held among Thomson Airways passengers ranked Paphos airport first among the major airports of Europe.""

My dear friend , the only mention of this POLL is in the press release report issued by HERMES.
The link that you provided simply covers the destinations that Thomson fly to.
I will keep the hat.

Richard , here are some prices to compare.
Heathrow airport cappuccino 1.85 Paphos 3.50
espresso 1.30 Paphos 2.95
tea 1.65 Paphos 2.85
Allowing for the exchange rate Paphos prices are almost double !!

[RichardB]

Miltiades wrote

Richard , here are some prices to compare.
Heathrow airport cappuccino 1.85 Paphos 3.50
espresso 1.30 Paphos 2.95
tea 1.65 Paphos 2.85
Allowing for the exchange rate Paphos prices are almost double !!

TBH Miltiades if I want a coffee I will get one and I dont usually look at the price - Whats a few quid here and there when travelling

Surely the Poll refers to the whole airport experience and not just the price of f and b . It probably takes into account the Customer service side , Ease of check in, Seating, Toilet facilities etc and regards to this I have no complaints about either airport in Cyprus.

[CBBB]

Here is a link: http://news.pseka.net/index.php?module=article&id=6672
Cyprus risks seeing its airports at Larnaca and Paphos becoming 100% more expensive than other Mediterranean leisure-based airports if the price increases planned by Hermes Airports go through, according to the International Air Carrier Association (IACA).

“Cyprus is in danger of pricing itself out of the market and inflicting long-term damage to the country’s tourism industry,” the IACA said. It said it had called on Hermes and the government to reconsider the charges before they come into effect on April 1, saying that a transparent system with justifiable levels of charges was in the best interests of airports, airlines and tourism to Cyprus. “Airport charges must reflect the quality and level of services provided at airports,” IACA said.

“These charges and fees fly in the face of the standards set by the aviation industry on charges and raise some serious questions about the transparency of the government,” added Sylviane Lust, IACA Director General.

This report was in 2007 , HERMES increased their prices since further !!

Here is another : http://airportcharges.com/news161109.asp?demo=3087

Who are they trying to fool !!

It is only natural that the best in Europe should also be the most expensive.

No surprises there, as quality has its price!

Paphitis , you know very well how I and my late wife felt about Cyprus , a place we always considered the BEST.
However since I care passionately for Cyprus and the well being of all its citizens I find the price hike by greedy manipulators very annoying. HERMES , does not own Cyprus. They are causing immense damage to our tourist industry , the life line of a very large percentage of Cypriot people. They are taking the piss mate and they need people like me to tell them . The prices charged at these airports are nothing short of a well organized fraud that will have serious repercussions on Cyprus's most important revenue earner , the tourist industry.
HERMES YOU ARE RIPPING PEOPLE OFF AT BOTH AIRPORTS .

Hermes are obviously offering unparalleled quality service, and passengers obviously don't feel like they are being ripped off which is why Paphos International was nominated as Europe's best!

Facts are facts Milti!

Paphitis , nominated by who and according to who ?
When you have found out any credible evidence I will eat my hat !!

Thomson fly to over 20 destinations within the UK and over 80 destinations around the world.

We fly from over 20 UK airports to 80+ worldwide destinations. Just hover over the airports below to see which routes we service, alternatively use the drop-downs above or the 'Show destinations' link on the right for our inspiring travel guides and information about the airports.

The link below shows all the destinations within the Thomson network.

http://flights.thomson.co.uk/en/destination.html

It was Thomson passengers who voted Paphos as the best airport!

A POLL held among Thomson Airways passengers ranked Paphos airport first among the major airports of Europe.

Milti wrote:

When you have found out any credible evidence I will eat my hat !!

Bon Appetit Milti!

Not best airport, best RESORT airport, so you can take out all the UK destinations and a fair number of the others they fly to.

It may be the only airport that Thompson gets its passengers to within 5 hours of when they are supposed to!

[Paphitis]

Here is a link: http://news.pseka.net/index.php?module=article&id=6672
Cyprus risks seeing its airports at Larnaca and Paphos becoming 100% more expensive than other Mediterranean leisure-based airports if the price increases planned by Hermes Airports go through, according to the International Air Carrier Association (IACA).

“Cyprus is in danger of pricing itself out of the market and inflicting long-term damage to the country’s tourism industry,” the IACA said. It said it had called on Hermes and the government to reconsider the charges before they come into effect on April 1, saying that a transparent system with justifiable levels of charges was in the best interests of airports, airlines and tourism to Cyprus. “Airport charges must reflect the quality and level of services provided at airports,” IACA said.

“These charges and fees fly in the face of the standards set by the aviation industry on charges and raise some serious questions about the transparency of the government,” added Sylviane Lust, IACA Director General.

This report was in 2007 , HERMES increased their prices since further !!

Here is another : http://airportcharges.com/news161109.asp?demo=3087

Who are they trying to fool !!

It is only natural that the best in Europe should also be the most expensive.

No surprises there, as quality has its price!

Paphitis , you know very well how I and my late wife felt about Cyprus , a place we always considered the BEST.
However since I care passionately for Cyprus and the well being of all its citizens I find the price hike by greedy manipulators very annoying. HERMES , does not own Cyprus. They are causing immense damage to our tourist industry , the life line of a very large percentage of Cypriot people. They are taking the piss mate and they need people like me to tell them . The prices charged at these airports are nothing short of a well organized fraud that will have serious repercussions on Cyprus's most important revenue earner , the tourist industry.
HERMES YOU ARE RIPPING PEOPLE OFF AT BOTH AIRPORTS .

Hermes are obviously offering unparalleled quality service, and passengers obviously don't feel like they are being ripped off which is why Paphos International was nominated as Europe's best!

Facts are facts Milti!

Paphitis , nominated by who and according to who ?
When you have found out any credible evidence I will eat my hat !!

Thomson fly to over 20 destinations within the UK and over 80 destinations around the world.

We fly from over 20 UK airports to 80+ worldwide destinations. Just hover over the airports below to see which routes we service, alternatively use the drop-downs above or the 'Show destinations' link on the right for our inspiring travel guides and information about the airports.

The link below shows all the destinations within the Thomson network.

http://flights.thomson.co.uk/en/destination.html

It was Thomson passengers who voted Paphos as the best airport!

A POLL held among Thomson Airways passengers ranked Paphos airport first among the major airports of Europe.

Milti wrote:

When you have found out any credible evidence I will eat my hat !!

Bon Appetit Milti!

Not best airport, best RESORT airport, so you can take out all the UK destinations and a fair number of the others they fly to.

It may be the only airport that Thompson gets its passengers to within 5 hours of when they are supposed to!

Did you neglect to read the title of this thread? Put your glasses on.

[Z4]