Summer holiday bookings bounce back amid fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says
Summary
Summer holiday bookings have increased by 7.1% compared to last year, according to Jet2, a company that flies about 20 million people yearly. The rise follows a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East, with many people delaying bookings due to the conflict and recent travel disruptions.Key Facts
- Jet2’s summer bookings are up 7.1% compared to the same time last year.
- The average percentage of seats filled on Jet2 flights has increased by 1.2 percentage points.
- People delayed booking holidays due to worries about the Middle East conflict and high jet fuel prices.
- Destinations like Turkey, Cyprus, eastern Greek islands, Bulgaria, and parts of North Africa saw the biggest booking increases.
- New EU border checks using fingerprinting and facial recognition have caused long delays at European airports.
- Airlines advise passengers to arrive earlier than usual due to longer queues at immigration.
- The EU will continue the new border checks despite complaints about delays.
- UK holiday parks and hotels also report more bookings as many UK travelers choose to stay closer to home.
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