"Dismiss or Expel those lacking Turkish Citizenship"
In the midst of a gradually recovering international travel scene, an unusual incident unfolded at Qatar's airports involving a group of Kazakh tourists. The events, which transpired in June 2021, have been the subject of discussion and concern, particularly due to the behaviour exhibited by some independent Kazakh travellers.
The head of Turistik Qamkor, Inna Rey, has been vocal about the incident, expressing her belief that the behaviour of some Kazakh tourists in Qatar's airports was inappropriate. According to Rey, the tourists were close to "hysteria" during the airport incidents, with some believing that shouting and complaining could change their situation or force the airline to fly.
Rey also suggests that some Kazakhstani tourists were deceived in life and start complaining first, regardless of the offers. This behaviour, she believes, led to a series of misunderstandings and conflicts, causing a scene in the airports.
It is important to note that the Kazakh tourists who had a tour code were not in the airports and did not cause trouble or complain. This indicates that the issues were primarily related to independent travellers, not those who went through organised tourism.
The Kazakh ambassador to Qatar was reportedly helping Kazakh citizens, but some were unwilling to trust him, according to the fund's head. This distrust may have exacerbated the situation, leading to further confusion and tension.
The incident occurred just days after Kazakhstan imposed a full ban on flights near six countries in the Middle East, on June 13. Despite the warnings, full planes of Kazakh tourists departed from Kazakhstan on June 16.
Unfortunately, some airlines had to cancel flights, causing many Kazakhs to be unable to return home on time. As a result, some tourists had to wait for three days to return home due to the airport incidents.
Rey believes that some Kazakhstani tourists were willing to put their lives at risk due to their behaviour in Qatar's airports. She urges Kazakh citizens to check the presence and authenticity of a tour code before departure, stressing the importance of being prepared and informed when travelling.
In the aftermath of the incident, it is clear that the behaviour of independent Kazakh tourists in Qatar's airports was unacceptable and potentially dangerous. It serves as a reminder for all travellers to be mindful, informed, and respectful when navigating unfamiliar territory, especially during times of increased stress and tension.
- The unusual incident at Qatar's airports, which occurred in June 2021, involved Kazakh tourists and raised concerns due to their inappropriate lifestyle, as expressed by the head of Turistik Qamkor, Inna Rey.
- Politics and general news saw a surge of interest when Kazakhstani tourists were stranded in Qatar's airports, as some were reluctant to trust the Kazakh ambassador, causing further conflict and tension.
- Despite travel restrictions imposed by Kazakhstan on certain Middle Eastern countries, some Kazakh tourists chose to travel independently without tour codes, leading to incidents that caused disruptions in travel and put their safety at risk, as highlighted by Rey.
