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LABOUR TREATING TRAVEL INDUSTRY ‘AS A CASH COW’, COMPLAINS JET2 BOSS

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✍️ The head of Britain's largest holiday company, Jet2, has criticized the government for treating airlines and package tour operators like a 'cash cow' to fund public spending, warning that further increases in taxes will lead to higher airfares and make it harder for cash-strapped Britons to afford their summer holidays.

👉 The government is considering further increases to air passenger duty (APD) departure tax 👉 Jet2's boss has warned that any additional taxation will be passed on to customers, leading to higher airfares 👉 The airline industry is concerned about the impact of increased business rates on airports 👉 The government is treating airlines and package tour operators like a 'cash cow' to fund public spending

-- #SteveHeapy #RachelReeves #Britain #LeedsBradford #Manchester #Gatwick #Luton #Bournemouth #business

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11/20/2025

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ALMOST A FIFTH OF YOUNG UK ADULTS USE AI TO DESIGN HOLIDAY, STUDY FINDS

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✍️ A recent survey by Abta, the UK travel industry body, found that 18% of young adults aged 25-34 are using artificial intelligence to design their holiday, while traditional package holidays remain the most common choice.

👉 18% of 25- to 34-year-olds use AI tools to inspire their trips abroad 👉 Fewer than 3% of over-55s cite AI as a source of holiday ideas 👉 87% of people surveyed took a holiday at home or abroad last year 👉 25% of Britons still reach for a traditional brochure 👉 AI use for holiday planning has doubled in the past year

-- #MarkTanzer #SteveHeapy #ManuelButler #UK #Spain #Mallorca #travel

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10/7/2025

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BRITAIN’S BIGGEST TOUR OPERATOR SLASHES FLIGHTS AS TAX FEARS HIT BOOKINGS

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✍️ Jet2, Britain's largest tour operator, has reduced its winter flight schedule by 200,000 seats due to uncertainty around future tax rises and high inflation.

👉 Jet2 has cut 200,000 seats from its winter flight schedule 👉 Uncertainty around future tax rises is a key factor in consumers' decision-making 👉 Inflation is expected to stay high for the rest of the year 👉 Package holiday sales have slumped, with bookings growing by just 2% in the five months to the end of August 👉 Jet2 will maintain attractive pricing to help sustain sales

-- #SteveHeapy #RachelReeves #ShaunMorton #GranCanaria #Tenerife #Lanzarote #business

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9/4/2025

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JET2 SHARES FALL 15% AS IT WARNS OF ‘DIFFICULT MARKET’ AND CUTS WINTER SEATS

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✍️ Jet2 shares plummeted 15% after the travel operator cut back its winter seats, citing a difficult market with customers booking holidays closer to departure dates.

👉 Jet2 cut back its winter seats by 200,000 👉 Shares fell 15% due to a difficult market 👉 Customers booking holidays closer to departure dates 👉 Hot early summer and economic uncertainty may have contributed to late booking trend