16-03-2020, 01:31 PM
Easyjet and TUI suspend all their flights with Spain due to the State of Emergency
TUI Group has communicated this Sunday March 15 to the Spanish hoteliers that it has decided to suspend all its flights to Spain, including the Peninsula, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands during the period decreed by the Spanish Government in establishing the State of Emergency. The tour operator points out that this decision has immediate effect and as of this moment it is already taking the necessary steps to organize return flights for clients who are still staying in hotels.
TUI points out that "it is crucial that we work together closely to minimize the impact on them in the rest of their holidays, taking into account the requirements of the Spanish Government."
The tour operator alludes in his statement that the period decreed by the Spanish Government begins today, March 16 and is for 15 days but could be extended.
And he adds, “This unprecedented global crisis impacts us all, the entire industry, our businesses, our mutual customers, and you, our valued ally. We recognize that this is a very difficult time for you and therefore we will be in touch to discuss how best to manage these difficult circumstances . " The group offers hoteliers direct contact with their purchasing managers to inquire about any additional questions.
EasyJet has just announced that from this Tuesday (17th March) it suspends all its flights with entry or exit to Spain, due to the measures applied by the Pedro Sánchez government. EasyJet, one of the first airlines on European international flights, follows in the footsteps of Jet2, which has agreed the same (Planes bound for Spain decide to turn around). Tui has also announced the cancellation of its flights, which are still very limited on these dates. Ryanair has reduced its operations, but maintains it.
Spain has not prohibited flying, only that it has forced a reduction in operations that is not known if it also applies to foreign airlines.
In almost all the markets where EasyJet flies there are other international operators, especially Ryanair, which does maintain its operations, although significantly reduced due to the drop in demand but not due to the paralysis of flights. Ryanair, which normally flew six days a week to London, for example, will now only maintain flights on Saturdays and Sundays and suspend the rest.
Courtesy of Onda Fuerteventura.
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