We may not be able to go on holiday at the minute, but that hasn't stopped many of us dreaming of what we will do once we're able to travel again.
But while the thought of sipping a pina colada by the pool is keeping several holidaymakers going through these tough times, it could soon become a mere dream, as the cost of holidays could seriously increase after the coronavirus pandemic.
Martyn James, of consumer website Resolver, told the Mirror : “It’s likely the cost of overseas package deals will double. Even when they [customers] get to their hotel, there will be no buffet and all kinds of limitations around the pool.”
Aviation expert Matt Purton said if airlines have to block middle seats for safety, consumers could expect to see a 30 per cent price rise.
Low-cost airlines could also face further woe if businesses opt for online conference calls rather than face-to-face meetings around the globe.
Paul Charles, of The PC Agency travel consultancy, said holiday prices will rise as “airlines will have to make more money from their economy passengers”. Hotels will also have to up their cleaning budgets and travel insurance premiums could rocket by 20 per cent.
A planned 14-day quarantine for airline passengers arriving in the UK and Spain has dashed many people’s hopes for a summer holiday in the sun.
But Benidorm mayor Toni Perez still hopes to see Brits back for the summer.
Four in ten of the resort’s holidaymakers come from the UK. Ryanair and British Airways aim to ramp up flights in July. All TUI and First Choice holidays have been cancelled until at least June 11.
