Airline and tour operator Jet2 has reported a massive hike in bookings to Turkey after the country's tourism minister announced holidaymakers from the UK will be welcome this summer without a vaccine or negative test.
In response to this demand, it has arranged more than 100 additional flights to Turkey with extra capacity to Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman operating from late-June to late-October.
Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, said: “Turkey has continued to be a popular choice, and the welcome news that UK holidaymakers can enjoy the Turkish sunshine this summer has translated into an immediate rush of bookings.
"We already have fantastic choice on sale to Turkey from across our network of UK bases, and these additional flights and holidays come in direct response to the demand that we have been seeing.
"This week marks one year since international travel was first shut down because of the pandemic, and there are sunnier skies ahead. As soon as travel reopens, we will be ready to take our customers on their well-deserved holidays.”
Jet2 recorded a 1,000 per cent spike in bookings immediately following the UK announcement of an exit roadmap from lockdown, and this strong demand has continued.
A number of countries, including Greece, Spain, Cyprus and Portugal, have announced UK holidaymakers will be welcome this summer – which has translated into an immediate rush of bookings to get away to enjoy a much-needed holiday.
