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Dave this was happening last year at Hurgada airport too, trhuink it is a regular occurance :twisted: :twisted: :twisted:
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Of course this is a regular occurence at airports all over the world, not just Egypt. Thankfully, it has never been tried on with me at Luxor, Cairo, Sharm or Taba airports, but I have had attempts made to c o n me at Mombasa and Bankok, to name just two.
Its like being overcharged for mini-bar consumption or having incorrect items added to your room bill, as you become a seasoned traveller, you learn to check absolutely everything as a matter of course and complain like mad if you disagree with any charges. All is never lost until you have actually "coughed up" the money, so DON'T, until you are completely satisfied. Never mind how many people behind you in a queue are moaning, it's your money, not theirs!!!

I'm so sad for you, Dave, having just read of your "travellers tummy" problems on the cruise as well. You must be gutted! Don't give up on Egypt though, please, there is a multitude of wonderful things to see and do, it's just a matter of sorting the "wheat from the chaff"!
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We had a good holiday in Taba about 18 months ago, no stomach probs. and no hassle; so we would consider a break on the Red Sea in the future.
However, we definitely won't be going to Luxor/Nile again in a hurry, and its put us off going to Cairo which was a possibility until last Monday.
The combination of poor hygiene,begging and the open corruption (the only word for it) is not what I want for a good holiday.
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Turkey is murder for this as well.

My sister & her hubby left the UK under the limit, had a week long holiday, used lots of toilitries & sun care, bought ONE very tiny fridge magnet and were charged about £50 at Dalaman.

We were hit too, we checked in seperatly but together in the queue IYKWIM. We were hot for about the same, but we may have been over. BUT NO WAY WERE THEY.

They even made her put her tiny handbag on the scales. I was half expecting them to ask them to strip & put their clothes on too!!!

Any back to CARROT2502, when you say check yourself, well they did they knew they were under, but no rep, middle of the night & a long queue and until you pay they won't check you in, what do you do?

We complained to First Choice, who weren't interested.
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