Families face having to cancel their summer holidays to Spain and Greece with no compensation, despite the exceptional heatwave subjecting swathes of Europe to extreme temperatures and wildfires.
Though he recognises there is a certain element of risk for bargain hunters who are keen to grab a low-cost deal, the travel pro also notes the added flexibility travel operators are offering now.
“As soon as people would like to book a holiday, they should get in touch with their travel agent and find the option that best suits them – the big tour operators have now become more flexible and are allowing customers to change the date of their holiday, without incurring extra fee,” he said.
In a similar vein, Mr Wright warns reduced capacity could be the reason behind somewhat higher costs, though he does not believe the overall expense of travel will rise.