Letter regarding flights

Please see the letter below from school regarding our flights.

Tanzania – July/August 2016

Following the attack at Istanbul Ataturk Airport last Tuesday, I am writing to inform you of the latest information with regard to our expedition.

We have been in regular communication with Camps International who stated that they are, and will continue to follow the advice of the Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO) and Civil Aviation Authority.   They have also stated they have taken additional security advice in light of recent events and will be briefing the expedition leaders on additional airport security practices and procedures.  They further advised that they will be in regular liaison with Turkish Airlines. At the time of writing, flights are operating to and from the airport as normal, and they do not currently foresee any changes to this.

The FCO advice has remained that it is safe to travel to the airport, and as a result of this, there will be no changes to our flights. Should there be any change to this advice prior to our departure, Camps International will reassess the situation and update the school and parents as necessary.

FCO Travel advice can be found at https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/turkey should you wish to read the information provided.

If you have any further queries please do not hesitate to get in touch.

 

Yours sincerely

 

Matthew Lister

Expedition Lead Teacher