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Kirsty McKenzie

Tui cancels all holidays and cruises for foreseeable future

The UK's biggest travel firm has suspended its beach holidays for the next five weeks. 

Tui has cancelled all travel up to and including May 14, while its Marella Cruises sailings have been put on hold until June.

Their new TUI River Cruise, due to launch last month, will now start in November.

A statement released by the company this morning (April 8) read: "We are constantly monitoring the situation and will start taking people on holiday again as soon as we are able to do so.

 

"At this point in time, nobody can accurately predict when that will be, so for the time being we will keep a close eye on our programme."

The company said their decision was made in line with the lastest global travel advice to control the spread of Covid-19.

The statement added: "Customers who have a booking impacted by these changes will be able to amend their holiday to any other TUI package holiday on sale for free via manage my booking on our website.

  

"Customers who booked in retail should wait for us to contact them to discuss their options."

It comes as Jet2 announced they had grounded all flights until June due to the pandemic.

People are concerned about the effects of coronavirus on their holiday plans (Reach Plc)

In a statement released yesterday, a Jet2 spokesperson said:  "In view of the ongoing uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we have taken the decision to recommence our flights and holidays programme on June 17th.

"This means for customers travelling before this date, unfortunately your flights and holidays will not be operating.

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