TUI has cancelled all its package holidays until May 17.
Andrew Flintham, Managing Director TUI UK and Ireland, said in a statement: “In line with the UK Government’s latest lockdown announcement, all TUI holidays from England will not operate before May 17. We will be contacting impacted customers directly, in departure date order, to discuss their options, which will include amending to a later date with an incentive or cancelling and receiving a full refund.
“We know our customers are looking forward to their holidays, so to offer continued flexibility and reassurance, we have extended our free changes policy to the end of June.
TUI Holidays
TUI have axed all holidays until May 17 following the news from the Government last week that international travel cannot restart until this date at the earliest. In line with the UK Government’s latest lockdown announcement, we will not be operating any holidays departing from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland up to and including May 16, or any holidays departing from the Republic of Ireland (ROI) up to and including April 5, said TUI in a statement today.
Those affected by the news will be contacted and provided with their options. We will be contacting impacted customers directly, in departure date order, by March 5 to discuss their options, which will include amending to a later date with an incentive, receiving a refund credit note with an incentive or cancelling and receiving a full refund.
easyJet
easyJet has cancelled all holidays in response to the news from the Government but flights continue to operate.
The tour operator has also launched is spring 2022 sale today. As we have done throughout the pandemic, we continue to review and adjust our flying schedule in line with the latest Government travel restrictions, said easyJet. This means that as the UK government has indicated that international travel will not return before mid-May we are now making cancellations for that period. For flights that are cancelled customers will be notified directly and provided with their options, which include transferring to an alternative flight free of charge, a voucher for the value of the booking, or a refund.
easyJet holidays
easyJet holidays has cancelled all package holidays up to and including March 24 in line with current lockdown and travel restrictions.
The airline has not yet said whether any holidays will be impacted beyond this point.
Customers who have had their holiday cancelled by the operator will be contacted directly and provided with three options.
They may either rebook their holiday for a new date and destination, accept a voucher that can be used towards further travel or request a full cash refund.
easyJet has said it is aiming to provide refunds in an average of 12 days .
easyJet holidays said: With safety and enjoyment front of mind we will cancel any holidays where the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel.