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EasyJet have reported that they have seen bookings in the UK surge since the British Government confirmed that, as of July 19th (26th in Wales), fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to undergo quarantine after returning to England from an Amber List country. To meet this demand, the airline has put more than 145,000 additional seats on sale, to fly between the United Kingdom and countries on the amber list this summer, including Spain, which has 65,472 seats.
Out of this total, 18,228 are for travel to the Canary Islands and are distributed as follows: 7,068 for Tenerife; 4,836 for Lanzarote; 3,348 for Gran Canaria and 2,976 for Fuerteventura, with flights available from just £22.99.
Flight bookings have increased by 400% and package holidays by more than 440% in the hours following the announcement, compared to the previous week's booking levels. Spain, Greece and Portugal are among the most popular countries on the amber list, both when it comes to flights and holidays.
In total, easyJet has enabled around 5 million seats on flights between the UK and 85 destinations on the green and amber list this summer, providing its customers with more opportunities to meet up with friends and family or go on holiday in Europe. Javier Gándara, Managing Director of easyJet in Southern Europe, said:
“We are delighted to see the customer response to the removal of quarantine for fully vaccinated individuals returning from amber list countries. With this decision, Europe has become 'green' for this segment of the public. We have always said that vaccination is the key to unlocking travel and this means that millions of people will finally be able to reunite with family and loved ones abroad or take that long-awaited trip this summer.”
“All customers who book flights and holiday packages with easyJet are protected by some of the most flexible policies in the industry under our Protection Promise, which allows users to book with confidence knowing that if their plans change, so can their booking,” he continued.
“In addition, easyJet has partnered with well-known testing companies in Europe to give customers access to reliable and affordable tests, including PCR tests from £43 that passengers can request when booking their flights or holidays online at easyjet.com.”
Gándara also said that “The airline has also launched a new travel insurance policy that includes standard coverage for Covid-19. Thus, if the client tests positive before their trip, they can make changes or request a refund; if you are diagnosed during your trip, you will have access to the required medical care. Clients who are unable to return home because they have been diagnosed with the virus are also covered for additional accommodation, necessary medical assistance and the cost of returning home safely.”
All easyJet aircraft are equipped with HEPA filters, similar to those used in hospitals, which filter 99.97% of particles from the cabin air, including viruses and bacteria. For more information and flight reservations, visit www.easyjet.com.
