Holidaymakers fly home

London - The first of 7,000 British holidaymakers stranded abroad after their travel company collapsed were flying back to Britain…

London - The first of 7,000 British holidaymakers stranded abroad after their travel company collapsed were flying back to Britain last night. Others will be able to complete their Mediterranean breaks, while those who had booked future holidays will get full refunds. The flights have been organised by the Civil Aviation Authority after Turkey holiday specialists, SunTours, ceased trading on Sunday.

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