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Indian Travel Firms Halt Bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan

In response to Turkey and Azerbaijan's support for Pakistan, major Indian travel companies suspend travel packages and issue advisories against non-essential trips.

Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry issued a statement backing Pakistan, saying, “We stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan.” Turkey soon followed with similar remarks
Cox & Kings decided to halt all travel offerings to Turkey, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan
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Overview

  • India's leading travel platforms, including EaseMyTrip, Cox & Kings, and Travomint, have suspended new travel bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan.
  • The decision follows Turkey and Azerbaijan's public condemnation of India's Operation Sindoor and their expressions of solidarity with Pakistan.
  • Indian officials confirmed Pakistan's use of Turkish-made drones and missile strikes targeting Indian military and civilian sites, all of which were intercepted.
  • Public sentiment has fueled a boycott movement, with hashtags like #BoycottAzerbaijan trending and prominent figures canceling trips to these nations.
  • The tourism industry in Turkey and Azerbaijan, which relies heavily on Indian travelers, faces potential economic repercussions from these actions.