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Daily Mirror
3 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Jet2 expands flights to 3 countries from 13 British airports but there's a catch
Jet2 and Jet2holidays have unveiled the details of its "biggest ever Winter Sun programme" however eager travellers will need to read the fine print before booking their flight Jet2 has announced a whole host of new flight routes for Brits to enjoy - but there are a few details you should know before booking your travel. Jet2 and Jet2holidays have released the details of 'their biggest ever Winter Sun programme' though there's one catch pausing the excitement of travellers. Eager travellers will need to wait before enjoying the suite of new offerings, which are planned for the Winter 26/27 season. While patience is required, you can still plan ahead to make the most of the new deals and flight routes. The programme will mean more seats and choice across 13 of Jet2's UK airport bases. It also includes two brand-new winter routes as well as significant expansion to their Morocco, Malta and Madeira programmes. Jet2's winter sun destinations The programme expansion represents a capacity increase of 4% for the UK's largest tour operator compared to its Winter 25/26 programme. Travellers will have their choice of 13 winter sun destinations departing from the following airports: Belfast International Birmingham Bournemouth Bristol East Midlands Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds Bradford Liverpool John Lennon London Stansted London Luton Manchester Newcastle International With destinations like Mainland Spain and the Balearics enjoying ever-increasing popularity, the companies have listed two new winter routes on sale from their newest UK airport bases – Bournemouth to Malaga and London Luton to Palma (Majorca). In all, millions of seats are on sale across popular winter sun destinations in the Canary Islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura), Mainland Spain (Alicante and Malaga), Majorca (Palma), Portugal (Faro and Madeira), Turkey (Antalya), Malta, Morocco (Marrakech and Agadir) and Cyprus (Paphos) and during peak periods, the airline and tour operator will operate over 600 weekly outbound flights. READ MORE: easyJet expands UK flights with 11 new routes to European hotspots this summer Belfast International Airport will have ten sun destinations on sale, with over 25 departing weekly flights during peak periods. Destinations include Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Malaga, Alicante, Antalya, Faro, Madeira and Palma. Birmingham Airport will be one of the busiest bases of all with over 65 weekly departing flights during peak periods in Winter 26/27. The 14 winter sun destinations on sale departing from Birmingham include Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Malaga, Alicante, Palma, Antalya, Faro, Madeira, Paphos, Malta, Marrakech and Agadir. You can read the full list of airports and their new departures here. Jet2 and Jet2Holiday are also set to reveal details of their Ski, City Breaks and Iceland programmes for Winter 26/27 in the coming weeks. Steve Heapy, CEO of and Jet2holidays, said: 'We are pleased to be offering our biggest and most exciting Winter Sun programme ever, giving customers and independent travel agents even more choice and flexibility for next winter. 'As ever, we have designed our programme in direct response to ongoing demand from holidaymakers, so as well as launching two new winter routes, we are delighted to be expanding our Winter offering to other fantastic destinations too.'
Daily Record
7 hours ago
- Daily Record
Couple kicked out hotel and banned from TUI flight in holiday nightmare
Paul and Ellie Bell were ejected from their hotel and barred from flying home by TUI for behaviour that was considered unacceptable and disruptive, however, the couple dispute this. A fuming British couple claim they were kicked out of their hotel in Corfu and denied boarding on their flight back to the UK. After previously enjoying a stay at the Terezas Hotel in Sidari, Corfu, Paul Bell, 64, and wife Ellie, 65, of North Shields, booked a new week-long half-board holiday. However, their holiday was cut short, despite the couple having booked a package deal, when TUI ejected them from their hotel, and barred them from flying home. Paul says he cannot understand why they were booted out, and then left several hundreds pounds out of pocket having to arrange an alternative flight home with Jet2, take a taxi to the airport instead of a transfer, and book into another hotel for the remainder of the holiday. In correspondence seen by ChronicleLive, TUI says that the decision was based on repeated incidents during their stay which were considered unacceptable and disruptive. However, Paul disputes this, and says that TUI never asked him or Ellie for their version of events. Earlier in the holiday, Ellie had complained to the manager about the quality of the food, which Paul described as "tepid" and "not very nice". He said: "Some of the things you would get were rice with sprouts, or another time you'd have rice with a slice of beetroot in it. "My wife spoke to the manager twice, she complained about the food being inedible and he didn't seem interested. She asked him to join us for breakfast the next day so we could show him what we meant, but he never turned up." The couple went out for the day, and say they "had a word" with the rep when they returned. The next day, while waiting for a day trip to Corfu town, Paul and Ellie were handed a letter informing them they were unable to stay at the hotel for the remainder of their holiday. The letter, dated May 20, said: "You caused a serious disturbance by shouting inside the hotel restaurant in front of other guests, resulting in significant distress and disruption to the peaceful environment of the hotel," and "you directed aggressive and disrespectful language towards both hotel staff, the hotel owners, and TUI representatives on site." Paul states that this is not the case, and says the decision was made without anyone from TUI approaching them for an explanation. Paul said: "I don't remember anybody shouting. "We only spoke to the rep on the day she was at the hotel and there was nothing disrespectful shown to her. They've never come and spoke to us to find out what happened, they've decided off what the manager has told them. "But surely there are always two sides to a story? I was furious, because it spoiled the day we had planned." Rather than given a right to respond or appeal, Paul and Ellie were told to contact the UK consulate if they required any further assistance. Then, on May 21 at 22.28, the couple then received another letter saying that Ellie was barred from flying home on the TOM1531 flight on Friday, May 23. Just over 12 hours later, yet another email stated that both Paul and Eleanor would be blocked from boarding the flight. TUI said that this decision had been made in accordance with their terms and conditions, and that the decision was "due to your conduct and behaviour". Paul booked flights home from Corfu with Jet2 on Thursday, May 22, for later that day at a cost of €328.56. But after arriving back in North Shields, the couple received another email from TUI saying that "the refusal of carriage for Paul Bell and Eleanor Bell has now been revoked, and you will now be allowed travel on your inbound flight". Paul finished: "That doesn't help us now, because we were told we have to make our own travel arrangements and we came home. We had to pay €60 for a taxi to the airport as well, because we weren't allowed on the transfers. "When we go on holiday, we try to go somewhere nice and quiet, sit and chill, try the local stuff, go to the towns and see the scenery and to have food like we did (in the hotel) was really disappointing. We got no back-up whatsoever from TUI. "They took whatever the manager said as gospel and came to a decision just like that. Had we been drunk and disorderly, fine, but we weren't - we've never had any bother on any holidays before, until this time with TUI." It is understood that TUI plan to refund the couple's flights home with and their travel to the airport. TUI declined to comment further. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. 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Daily Mirror
14 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
TUI rule that's different to easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways
If you normally fly with a different airline, you may not be aware of this one As millions of Brits gear up to jet off on their holidays in the coming months, it's crucial to be aware of the rules and requirements set by your chosen airline. Each carrier operates differently, so processes such as online check-in might not be the same across the board. This is especially the case if you're flying with TUI, or with Jet2, and you usually fly with a different airline. TUI and Jet2 passengers cannot leave it as long to perform their online check-in as they could if flying with easyJet, Ryanair, Wizz Air, or British Airways, and being aware of this rule could mean the difference between sorting out your boarding pass - and not being able to do so. Both TUI and Jet2 close their online check-in six hours prior to the scheduled flight departure. Conversely, with easyJet and Ryanair, online check-in wraps up two hours before take-off, while Wizz Air requires passengers to check in at least three hours ahead. British Airways allows check-ins up until one hour before departure. The opening times for online check-in also vary among airlines. TUI travellers can typically check in online either 14 days or 48 hours before their flight, depending on whether they've pre-booked seats. Exceptions exist for flights to Mexico, Jamaica, and Costa Rica, where online check-in only opens 24 hours before departure. Jet2 opens its online check-in 28 days before the flight, while easyJet allows this 30 days in advance. Ryanair's online check-in opens either 60 days or 24 hours before the scheduled flight departure, contingent on whether you've paid for an assigned seat. Should you fail to check in online within the designated time frame, airport check-in may still be an option. TUI's check-in counters typically shut 45 minutes before the flight's departure, whereas Jet2, Ryanair, easyJet, and Wizz Air give you a 40-minute window. For those embarking on long-haul journeys with British Airways, be aware that their desks close "at least 60 minutes" before take-off. However, if you're travelling short-haul, you usually have up until 45 minutes before your flight to check in.
Daily Record
a day ago
- Daily Record
Jet2 urges all passengers to 'check your passport'
Jet2 has shared some information ahead of a busy summer for holidays Jet2 has issued alerts to thousands of customers who will soon be embarking on flights. The airline is preparing for a busy summer season, and passengers can now check in for their flights up to 28 days ahead of departure. Recent emails sent out to those who have already checked in contain "some handy info you need to know before you go". These messages highlight that there's "can be plenty to think about when it comes to travel, from checking your passport's validity to airport need-to-knows" and encourage travellers to "visit our handy hub for the latest info, plus handy videos, FAQs and more". Customers are also reminded that all transactions at Jet2 customer help desks and on board are to be made via card or contactless only. Additionally, for those booked on flights departing before midday, Jet2 notes, "you can drop your bags off the night before your flight." The "Twilight Check In" service allows these passengers to leave their luggage between 4.30pm and 9pm the evening before their flight. However, this service is available at Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Liverpool, Manchester, Bristol, London Luton, London Stansted, Birmingham, East Midlands, and Leeds Bradford. Separately, on the "latest travel information" section of its website, Jet2 continues to advise travellers to "please check this section of the website at least 12 hours before your flight for the latest flight information. Further information can be found by using the [above] search panel by entering your flight number or route. "We recommend arriving at the airport at least 2 hours before your scheduled departure time. Please remember - check in desks close 40 minutes before this. "In the event of flight disruption our dedicated Operations teams are working hard behind the scenes at our UK-based HQ to get you on your way as soon as possible."
Edinburgh Live
a day ago
- Edinburgh Live
Jet2, Ryanair and easyJet passengers who wear jeans on flight warned by doctor
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Passengers of Jet2, Ryanair, Easyjet, and TUI who opt to wear jeans or leggings on their flights have been given a stern warning by a leading doctor. As the summer holiday season continues, Edinburgh holidaymakers are preparing to jet off to various European destinations. However, those travelling with some of the country's most popular airlines, including the Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair, as well as rivals easyJet, TUI, and Jet2, have been cautioned. Dr. Hugh Pabarue, a physician and vein specialist with Metro Vein Centers, told Huffington Post: "The clothing we wear when we fly can significantly impact our circulation. For example, tight clothing is not recommended. "Wearing leggings and other restrictive garments, such as skinny jeans that are too tight, reduces blood's ability to flow into and out of the legs. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community hereand get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "Sitting for extended periods of time, especially on planes, can lead to blood pooling in the legs, increasing the risk for deep vein thrombosis ― a serious medical condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein of the leg.", reports Birmingham Live. "Wearing clothes that are too tight can potentially lead to conditions like compartment syndrome or meralgia paresthetica, causing numbness, tingling, and severe leg pain." Sophie O'Neill, a senior stylist at PrettyLittleThing, has also compiled a list of what not to wear at the airport if you want to avoid any issues this summer. Ms O'Neill stated: "When you're going on holiday, the last thing you want to hear is the alarm as you're walking through the airport scanners. They slow you and everyone else down, and you have to endure the awkward pat-down by a stranger. She continued: "While jeans look great, denim is an incredibly tight material, and our bodies naturally swell when we fly. "She added: "You also may be asked to remove them to walk through security, and bare feet and airport floors are not a great mix. If you don't want to say hello to holiday germs, maybe wear your trainers instead. ".
