Tui, EasyjJet, British Airway and Jet2 have seen demand boom since the Government announced fewer restrictions to travel would be in place from October
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Holiday firms are lining up more flights to cope with a stampede of double-jabbed jetaway Brits.
Bookings at some firms are up 300% since Friday’s announcement of fewer restrictions from October 4.
EasyJet is adding 51,000 seats in October – with single fares to Turkey starting at £25.99.
Chief commercial officer Sophie Dekkers said: “We’ve seen a huge surge in bookings.”
Tui echoed the message, with demand booming. Some firms are offering more than a third off trips to Spain, Greece and Portugal.
BA has launched a flash sale with up to £300 off trips booked before September 21.
Turkey and the Maldives, both off the red list along with Egypt, Sri Lanka and Kenya, are in demand.
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Jet2.com restarts flights to Turkey from Thursday. It said: “Bookings have gone through the roof – up 250 to 300% in 24 hours.”
Half-term family deals include seven nights’ self catering in Majorca for £365pp with lastminute.com.
A week’s self catering at Govina Bay, Corfu, is from £254pp with travelsupermarket.
And Thomas Cook said: “Halfterm bookings are up more than 200% compared to August.”
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