Holidays abroad aren't set to resume for another few months - as recently revealed by the Prime Minister.

In a press conference earlier this week, Boris Johnson said that whilst domestic overnight stays could be allowed for April 12, international trips for leisure aren't likely to go ahead before May 17.

The announcement came as part of his "roadmap" out of lockdown and although this was specifically for England, as previously revealed, a number of the measures could still affect people in North Wales.

This includes the travel restrictions as many in the region generally fly from Manchester Airport or Liverpool John Lennon Airport - which will be subject to restrictions introduced by the UK Government.

With this in mind, we've reviewed the latest updates from major airlines like Ryanair and easyJet to provide some information on when you can expect their holidays to resume as well as their current policies.

easyJet

easyJet saw a 630% increase in holiday bookings

easyJet recently revealed that flight bookings from the UK surged 337% following the PM's announcement.

It also reported that holiday bookings rose 630% with beach resorts among the most popular destinations.

This includes Malaga, Alicante and Palma in Spain, Faro in Portugal as well as the Greek island of Crete.

And it's launched more routes and destinations to provide customers "even more choice" this summer.

All easyJet holidays up to and including May 16 have been cancelled though amid the latest advice.

The travel provider said affected customers should receive an email with details about their options.

It's also expected that many individual flights won't operate either but the airline has yet to confirm which.

Customers whose flights are cancelled however have three options available to them, according to easyJet.

They can switch to another easyJet flight for free, choose a voucher for the full value of their ticket which would be valid for 12 months or alternatively they can instead simply request a refund.

The airline said it's "Protection Promise" means customers can "book with confidence knowing that if they are unable to travel or their plans change so can their flights or holiday".

Ryanair

Ryanair offers flights to a variety of Spanish destinations
Ryanair offers flights to a variety of Spanish destinations

 

Ryanair reported a "large surge" in bookings from the UK following the recent government announcement.

In a statement to the Irish Times earlier this week, the budget airline said that there had been renewed interest in holiday destinations in Spain, Greece and Italy after Boris Johnson's address on Monday.

And whilst it's yet to confirm whether the announcement will affect its upcoming schedule, Ryanair had previously said that "few, if any, flights" would be operated from the UK while travel is being restricted.

Customers affected by flights cancellations should be contacted by the airline with details of their options.

It is also reminding customers that its flight change fees have been dropped for all new bookings made before March 31 for travel up to October 31 - allowing them to make two flight changes.

Ryanair recently launched its winter schedule though which includes over 700 routes departing from October - with destinations suitable for ski holidays, city breaks and places to enjoy sunshine featured.

Jet2

Jet2 has seen increased demand for trips to mainland Spain, for example

Jet2holidays and Jet2.com also reported a "dramatic and continued surge" in bookings earlier this week.

Their data shows that summer bookings were boosted, following the announcement, for destinations including mainland Spain, the Canary Islands, the Balearic Islands, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey.

A "notable increase" was seen for holidays from July and through the rest of the usual school holidays.

And in a recent statement, as with other travel providers, Jet2 confirmed that it had "taken the decision to extend the suspension of flights and holidays up to and including May 16."

Customers yet to travel who are affected will have their booking cancelled and be issued a full refund - with a "team of travel experts" then getting in touch to help them book a summer getaway later in the year.

TUI

TUI has also responded to the recent announcement that travel won't resume until at least mid-May.

The tour operator revealed that it recorded a 500% increase in bookings with "huge demand" for destinations such as Greece, Spain and Turkey - particularly from July onwards.

In a statement on Friday (February 26) the travel provider said it had extended the cancellation of holidays departing from the UK up to and including May 16 - in line with other travel providers.

It said affected customers will be contacted directly, in departure date order, over the next two weeks.

This will be to discuss their options which include amending the booking to a later date with an incentive, receiving a refund note with an incentive or cancelling to receive a full refund.

TUI said it's continuing to offer "flexibility and reassurance" by extending its free changes policy with those due to travel between May 17 and the end of June able to change their booking to a later date for free.

The update comes after it previously said holidays to Los Cabos in Mexico and Kvarner Bay in Croatia, including flight-only and accommodation-only bookings, due to depart before November 1 won't go ahead.

It had also confirmed that its TUI River Cruises are currently cancelled until June 1 at the very earliest.

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