Airlines and travel firms are experiencing a surge in demand following Boris Johnson’s road map for how coronavirus restrictions will be eased in England (Matt Alexander/PA)Airlines and travel firms are experiencing a surge in demand following Boris Johnson’s road map for how coronavirus restrictions will be eased. The Luton-based firm’s holiday division saw an even larger rise, with demand up seven-fold. Tui, the UK’s largest tour operator, recorded a six-fold increase in bookings, making Monday its busiest day in more than a month. Airline Jet2.com and its package holiday arm Jet2holidays said total bookings were seven times higher following the announcement, with strong demand for Spain, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey. Chief executive Alan French described the announcement as “good news for those of us desperate to get away on holiday”.

Source: Irish Independent February 23, 2021 11:26 UTC