My flights were cancelled and I’ve applied for a refund. I looked at alternative flights but a ticket from Heathrow cost £3,000 rather than the £600 I paid. Unfortunately, it’s tricky to argue that the presence of a small film crew represents a “significant change” to your package that would trigger a refund or an alternative holiday. Two weeks’ all-inclusive at the start of February would cost £2,872 for a one-bedroom bungalow, including flights and transfers (jet2.com). Jane CottonThe Phoenicia is one of Malta’s grandest hotels and its rates in October start at about £4,770 for a week’s room-only stay.

Source: The Times March 11, 2026 21:35 UTC