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Vacation in chaos: 1,300 tourists stranded after Mixx Travel bankruptcy!
Mixx Travel goes bankrupt: 1,300 holidaymakers stranded in Turkey and Greece. Hotel demands additional payments, insurance promises help with return trip.
Vacation in chaos: 1,300 tourists stranded after Mixx Travel bankruptcy!
The Swedish tour operator Mixx Travel went bankrupt on July 31, 2025, which has devastating consequences for around 1,300 Swedish tourists in Turkey and Greece. These vacationers are now stranded and facing unexpected financial burdens.
A central problem is that hotels demand additional payments from guests for overnight stays that have already been paid for. Sara Helene Lund-Tønnesen reports on increased demands from a hotel in Alanya. There, hotel manager Elvan Gunes explained that the hotel has not received any payments from the organizer to date, which is adding to the problems for guests.
Return flights and additional costs
Return flights are also a big problem, as Norwegian Air has canceled all Mixx Travel bookings for flights from August 2nd. The affected holidaymakers are now forced to find new return flights themselves, which are often significantly more expensive. For example, Steffen Schei reports return travel costs of around 1,700 euros for his family.
Although Mixx Travel emphasizes that the company's insurance will cover the return journey of stranded holidaymakers, travelers face financial uncertainty. Claims for compensation must be submitted within three months of the cancellation of the trip becoming known, which creates further pressure.
Extreme heat and water shortages
In addition to the organizational problems, holidaymakers are also confronted with extreme climatic conditions. There is currently a heat wave in Turkey, which is making the situation of stranded tourists even more difficult. Water scarcity is a worrying consequence of these extreme temperatures, creating further challenges for those affected.
The situation of stranded holidaymakers in Turkey and Greece urgently needs solutions. It is currently a race against time as those affected try to secure their return journey while dealing with unexpected financial demands. Meanwhile, it remains unclear how quickly and effectively Mixx Travel can organize the return trips.
Further information about the situation can be found at swedenherald.com and merkur.de.