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After his expensive experience at the airport in Istanbul, a vacationer expressed his frustration on Facebook. However, the prices are not surprising.
Istanbul – Turkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Germans. In 2024, according to data from the German Travel Association (DRV), Turkey even overtook Spain and secured the top position. According to this, holidaymakers can even get away relatively cheaply there – contrary to the experience of a Facebook user. He wanted to eat at Burger King at the airport in Istanbul eat before he saw the unusually high prices. “No, thank you,” was his final conclusion.
How expensive it is in the Türkiye is, the disappointed holidaymaker pointed out Facebook“We are in Istanbul at the airport at Burger King,” he said while filming the fast food chain’s display board. He listed: “Whopper here 22 euros, Triple Whopper 30 euros. Enjoy your meal!” A similar An Austrian and his family had an experience with astronomical Aperol prices at the airport in Istanbul. He described IPPEN.MEDIAthat the prices there are almost the same everywhere.
Turkey holidaymaker complains about extortionate prices at Burger King: “Really crazy”
The other prices at Burger King also left a lot to be desired. According to the display board, guests can get a “Double Whopper” menu for 26.50 euros, the “Big King” and “Double Cheeseburger” menu for 21.50 euros and the “Rodeo Whopper” menu for a whopping 24.50 euros. The exorbitant prices apparently made an impression, because the video now has almost 1.5 million views (as of September 11, 2024). The reactions of Facebook users also speak volumes.
For the disappointed holidaymaker, this was clearly a Rip-off“You’re not serious,” he wrote, and asked the community: “Would you treat yourself to that?” “Never,” one person replied. Another admitted that the airport prices were “really crazy” and advised the Turkey vacationer: “You could actually leave the airport and get yourself a cheap simit with ayran.” The author of the post did not say what he decided about the food.
Extortionate prices at the airport at Burger King: This is why holidaymakers pay more there
In fact, there are several reasons why it is comparatively expensive at the airport – whether in Turkey or elsewhere. One of them is the comparatively high operating costs, says behavioral economist Gianluca Scheidegger to the portal Travelnews“The rent for a shop at the airport is usually higher than in the city center.” In addition, security checks are planned for employees and goods, which is associated with high costs, he explained.
In addition, there is a quasi-monopoly that allows shops and restaurants to charge higher prices. According to Scheidegger, the operators know that most people spend several hours at the airport and have practically no other choice than to eat at their establishments. Additional taxes and fees can also drive up prices. However, 30 euros “for the food”, as one user put it, is probably too much for most people.
It is not only at the airport that things are expensive for holidaymakers: A German paid 800 euros for a mini doctor’s visit in TürkiyeHe vented his anger on Facebook, but many people showed little understanding. (cln)
