Why did flights stop going to Sharm El Sheikh?

Why was the ban imposed? On 31 October 2015, a Russian charter flight from Sharm el Sheikh to St Petersburg crashed in the Sinai desert shortly after take-off from the Egyptian resort. Investigators concluded that an explosive device concealed in a soft drink can was placed onboard at the Egyptian airport.



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The official reason is that until now the UK government was unsatisfied that security standards at Sharm el Sheikh airport were adequate. Many in the travel industry believe the delay has been partly a result of the political turmoil in the UK.

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On 31 October 2015, at 06:13 local time EST (04:13 UTC), the Airbus A321-231 operating the flight exploded above the northern Sinai Peninsula following its departure from Sharm El Sheikh International Airport, Egypt en route to Pulkovo Airport, Saint Petersburg, Russia. All 224 passengers and crew on board died.

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The area of Sharm el-Sheikh is now deemed safe to travel to by the Foreign Office.

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The prohibition was imposed following the crash of a Metrojet Airbus A320 in the Sinai desert shortly after take-off from Sharm el Sheikh, on 31 October 2015.

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There are no travel advisories in place for popular tourist spots like Cairo, the cities along the Nile, including Luxor and Aswan and resorts by the Red Sea such as Sharm el-Sheikh and Hurghada. Check the latest UK Government travel advice here.

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A statement said: “Due to the ongoing state of civil and political unrest in Egypt, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have suspended flight services and holidays to Sharm el Sheikh and Hurghada from 1 March 2011.

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Jet2.com has suspended services to the Red Sea because of the “turbulent episodes in Egypt” and has added more than 70,000 seats to five destinations in Spain and one in Portugal, with departures from four of its eight operational bases in northern England and Scotland.

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South Sinai Terrorists have also kidnapped foreign nationals. Many bombings directly targeted tourists and their transport. If you travel to South Sinai: avoid road travel outside of Sharm El Sheikh.

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British passport holders travelling to Egypt normally need a visa. Visa processing fees are non-refundable.

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