A: Im not surprised youre becoming anxious. Q: Flying to Pisa from Birmingham on Saturday 4th June at 6.30am with Jet2.com. The airline, however, has faced calls from its founder and biggest shareholder, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, to terminate its 4.5 billion pound order with Airbus, Founder of easyJet calls for CEO and chairman to go, EasyJet CEO sees flying restarting with empty middle seats. Both EasyJet and British Airways have cancelled hundreds of flights amid workforce shortages, which have been compounded by Covid absences. As you will know, there are many ways of getting to Florida and all kinds of airlines will offer you reasonable deals via their respective hubs. Among the steps it is taking, easyJet is in talks over the sale and leaseback of some planes to leasing companies, with expected proceeds of up to 550 million pounds ($687 million). Please, The subscription details associated with this account need to be updated. But they are ferociously expensive. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. If we cant get to Gatwick for our TUI flight do we have any options? Given the level of continued market uncertainty, the company said it is not possible to provide guidance for the remainder of the 2020 financial year. EasyJet can survive a nine-month shutdown thanks to its measures to contend with the coronavirus crisis and is planning for a slow recovery, the British They have just been realised for KLM/Virgin but are currently more expensive than summer flights this year (1700-plus per person for Easter 22 / 1200ish for August 21). For customers who believe they are entitled to compensation for a cancelled flight, you can make a claim using the MoneySavingExpert free online reclaim tool. On 2021-12-16 22:06, EasyJet released the June 2022 flight schedule from Liverpool to Crete - Heraklion . Whats your opinion on end to maddening pre-departure tests for fully vaccinated travellers by then? So all things being equal (which they rarely are in aviation), it is generally worth booking out and back with the same carrier. A: As I have previously said: the US government has been baffling in the way that it has imposed Covid travel restrictions of various kinds. For instance, the company is currently 71% hedged for fuel in the second quarter of FY2022 and 20% [We call for] dedicated communication [from management to crew] that we now feel should be sent daily, including on weekends," they write. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert has issued guidance following hundreds of cancelled flights out of the UK, the one which affected BA passengers in 2017, Flybmi announced it was going into administration, apply for a pay out if your flight was leaving an EU country or you were flying with an EU-based airline, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). With a new challenge to grow a specialist business area, the communications giant turned to account-based marketing to power growth through global system integrators. Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, SE1 9GF. Editor, Marcus Herbert. Deal. 100. All rights reserved. When coronavirus struck, he didnt walk away from his consortiums investment. You can unsubscribe at any time. One must file the founder and 34% shareholder (with his siblings) under entertainment because his missives from Monaco are becoming wilder. However, some have struggled to hire new staff quickly enough. However, at the start Anderson was wondering how he would explain this gap in his CV. A: Ouch. Due to fly to Kos 1 June and returning 11 June. Do I need to have an antigen test before travelling to meet EU rules? Low-ish season, lots of availability. Reporting by Sarah Young; Editing by Kate Holton and David Goodman. Any advice? Our flight to Gatwick is the last flight out, and our Jamaica flight is early the next morning. Monday October 24 2022, 09:00am Half-term is now in full swing for many schools around the UK. Now's the time to land the best seats and lock in your next Unfortunately, its not that easy, as Lundgren explained persuasively. Google can be cruel. Overall, the company has presented a very credible response to the crisis, said Goodbody analyst Mark Simpson. It's not clear how much money you will be entitled to, but if it's the same as flights leaving Europe then you can claim up to 250 (229) for short-haul flights and 400 (367) for mid-haul flights and 600 (530) for long-haul flights. This level of disruption and deterioration of the operation cannot continue," the email reads. We were given no help apart from the app so we cancelled our booking. The budget airline has so far hired 1,700 crew, up from its initial target of 1,500. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Q: If my outbound flight with easyJet gets cancelled and I have to book with a different airline and claim back from easyJet, what happens to the return portion of the easyJet flight? If the easyJet strikes go ahead, there will be a series of three day walkouts from the start of July. As airlines worldwide battle for survival after lockdowns and travel bans brought the sector to a virtual standstill, EasyJet announced a new fleet plan to manage its emergence from the enforced hibernation. Also we can cancel hotel for free but only until 2nd June, so if flight cancelled after, wed lose the hotel money. UK. And how much will be redirected towards greener fuels such as hydrogen and biomass? Expiry date 6 November 2022. The other scenario you outline is increasingly common. The bad news is that nobody knows when flying will resume or, more to the point, in what form. They arent part of the same booking as it isnt possible here in Northern Ireland to book as a single trip. They can also apply for compensation in line with regulations. He took the plunge to make money, sensing he could bag a bargain at a low point for an over-indebted luxury car brand that he judged had more mileage left in it. I knew theyd be expensive but seems crazy! But if you have booked with easyJet, your inbound flight will automatically be preserved unless you choose to abandon the whole trip and claim a full refund. In the case of strikes or computer glitches, likethe one which affected BA passengers in 2017, you can claim compensation from the airline for cancellations and delays of more than three hours. As of now I have received no messages regarding any change/cancellation. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Factors such as air traffic control restrictions, runway works and airport handling delays have also contributed to this decision. Should add the hotel cost is way more than the flights, so were wondering if we should just cut our loses & lose flight money rather than run the risk of losing cost of hotel? Promises made by EasyJet personnel arent worth a fig.". We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. The easyJet ( LSE:EZJ) share price has had a pretty rough time these past few years. "Customers have been informed and provided with the option to rebook their flight or receive a refund and can apply for compensation in line with regulations.". Then came a rare sight at any airline: the chief executive, Johan Lundgren, ripping out six seats each from 68 planes, cutting capacity to 150 passengers per flight. You can complain on Easyjet's website, and TUI's website also has a page. Romanias Blue Air has already suspended flights this month while it talks to lenders, the Romanian government and potential investors over restructuring its finances. The amount you are due will depend on the length of time between cancellation, the date you were due to fly, and the distance you were due to travel. Both are very bad outcomes if you intend to stay in the flying business. The advice comes as Rory Boland, editor of Which? In the email, Unite asked that senior management communicate better with staff. Our travel correspondent, Simon Calder, has been answering as many as he can in our latest Ask Me Anything. The aviation industry shed thousands of jobs during the pandemic and airports and airlines have been racing to recruit staff for months, as they plan for a bumper summer. But under the new rules, you'll be able to claim a payout because you checked-in at an EU airport. A: Britains biggest budget airline, easyJet, is cancelling around 40 flights a day to, from and within the UK. "Flight was cancelled while waiting for gate information. If you are stuck at Palma airport, then you will be entitled to meals and drinks as appropriate after two hours, and if it is the airlines fault then cash compensation as well after three hours. Staff are planning to strike every two weeks on the dates of July 1-3, July 15-17 and July 29-31. I remember sitting in Glasgow Airport the day of the first flight and I was reading the Scottish papers about this plucky new airline that had just launched, but was destined to go bankrupt and I remember thinking How am I going to pay my mortgage? he recalls. Q: BA rejected my EU compensation claim saying Your claims been refused because BA0761 [Oslo to Heathrow] on 27 February was cancelled because Operational Reasons. According to the website, the maximum you can claim back is 505. A: Really sorry to hear that you are worried, my strong prediction is that your trip will be absolutely fine. I had an email a few weeks ago, cancelling my return flight & was given the option to return with Iberia (not ideal as not a direct flight but at least its a flight). Q: I am looking to book flights for Florida next Easter school hols. News & Advice Tui, easyJet and Jet2 cancel flights and holidays to France . I would have thought there were going to be more failures than mergers and takeovers this year, he said. It also doesn't have to pay back your cash if you're told about it at least two weeks in advance, or if it's cancelled and rerouted between one and two weeks of the day you're supposed to leave and gets you to your destination no more than four hours late. In a sign that easyJet may be reviewing its strategy for summer 2022, the airline announced on Sunday that it would be cancelling 40 flights a day for the rest of June. Hope they go bust. Making these cancellations is not something we take lightly but whats worse is to cancel our customers plans on the day that they are ready to fly," Bellew said. This would still comply with the CAA's regulations. Is the passport valid? 02/08/2022 18:08 I have just booked next year's holiday with them. My daughters passport issue date is 6 August 2012. Next, if you miss your holiday and its the responsibility of the authorities, you can claim compensation. Expires at least 3 months after intended date of return. We will clearly look to have the middle seat empty as we start, Lundgren said. Happily not, though you understand why people might have been asking. But until recently, the carrier hadnt pre-emptively cancelled large numbers of flights. Passengers flying with an EU airline or a non-EU airline flying from a EU airport are protected by the Denied Boarding regulations. On Thursday, May 26, the airline had to cancel 200 flights. The industry is split on how quickly the sector can recover. Delivering a safe and reliable operation for our customers and crew is our airlines highest priority.. The returning airline (in my examples, British Airways or Jet2) will not care that easyJet or Ryanair were unable to take you out. Most carriers reduced their workforces in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Their statement last week said: "We have taken the decision to make advance cancellations of around 24 Gatwick flights per day between 28 May and 6 June. Life for budget airlines in the first months after lockdown could be anything from boom time to profitless frustration. That may change, but not before your trip next month. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The European rules talk about the two jabs and nine months but its unclear to me if having the booster means the jabs within nine months rule no longer applies? Will I still be ok to travel? While EasyJet passengers are set to face further inconvenience this half-term, the airline has assured holidaymakers that the flight cancellations are not due to a software failure. A: Travel out any day to 14 July 2022, stay for up to 90 days. 8 May 2022. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Is he entitled to compensation on top of a refund? You clearly applied in time to get your passport complying with the 10 weeks that HM Passport Office says youll need. A: The Foreign Office says that Montenegro is aligned with the European Union/Schengen area, ie with two tests: Q: Family of four due to fly on 26 June. If it is an on the day cancellation, I reckon you will probably still just about have time to find an alternative flight to the French capital and, if it is from a London airport, Eurostar offers an option. Should I book a single or return flight with the different airline? A: Im not sure where you are flying from; if not Gatwick, then there is a small chance that your flight may be cancelled. EasyJet to remove seats so it can cut down on crew, BA tries to poach rival staff with 1,000 bonus, Warning travel problems could continue into summer, EasyJet boss: 'Make difficult decisions in the morning', Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Want to take part in my next Ask Me Anything event? A: Only when British Airways has upped its response and explained exactly the nature of those Operational Reasons. As the rules stand at the moment we require a covid test 1 day before departure. For families hoping to enjoy a quick holiday, airports have been We often link to other websites, but we can't be responsible for their content. The popular airline EasyJet revealed that around 24 flights would be cancelled a day from London's Gatwick Airport between May 28 and June 6. It must also provide you with meals and phone calls and hotel accommodation and transfers if the rerouting involves an overnight stay. In a letter to easyJets leadership team, Unite - which represents 60,000 aviation workers - demanded to know why the carrier was being forced to cancel dozens of flights per day and hadnt proactively reduced its schedule in advance. The online comparison site is splitting its marketing function in two, with Tom Wallis to take on leadership of both customer and performance marketing. The reason? Do note, while we always aim to give you accurate product info at the point of publication, unfortunately price and terms of products and deals can always be changed by the provider afterwards, so double check first. Clearly easyJet want to get through to the end of half term and, from six June onwards reassess how much of the operation they can safely plan to run. Q: How is Luton Airport faring with all the recent cancellations? So I predict this requirement will be lifted some time after peak summer season ends, probably in October. Amidst the latest travel chaos, Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert.com has issued fresh advice to customers that they are due an alternative flight or full refund if their flights have been cancelled or delayed. Yesterday he received an SMS message saying the booking is cancelled and that a refund had been issued. , meanwhile, has predicted a swift rebound in traffic. You won't be able to claim compensation for flights cancelled and then rerouted that get you to your destination no more than two hours later than planned. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. Q: Due to go to Paris on Saturday 4 June with EasyJet 1725 flight. An EasyJet spokesperson said customers were notified of cancellations last week. For example, if your flight was cancelled less than 7 days before departure, is between 1,500 to 3,500 kilometres in distance and lands up to 3 hours after the due time you can claim 168 back. i read that the earliest flights are those most at risk and that people keep losing luggage too. How likely are we to be able to fly? In a sign that easyJet may be reviewing its strategy for summer 2022, the airline announced on Sunday that it would be cancelling 40 flights a day for the rest of June. I just use whichever airport service is recommended by your airline, because you will almost certainly get a discount code. The boards self-help strategy is more credible than his. (At the risk of overcomplicating things, I feel obliged to point out that legacy airlines such as British Airways generally cancel both legs if you do not travel on the outbound leg.). Faced with a surge in travel, the airline is struggling. It is your fathers choice, not the airlines. Do you think we will be good to go? can survive a nine-month shutdown thanks to its measures to contend with the coronavirus crisis and is planning for a slow recovery, the British airline said on Thursday. British Airways and easyJet confident of fulfilling schedule in busiest weekend But I would give you odds of 99 per cent that it will operate normally. Now installed as chairman, Stroll has to keep the company on the road, which wont be easy. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Howdy, Stranger! But travel restrictions are likely to ease slowly and easyJet will have to be flexible, the CEO said. Lundgren said that, while he does not expect the grounding of easyJets fleet to last nine months, the company would remain cash-positive even if that were the case and could survive for longer than that by seeking additional funding. Q: Off to California end of July. So get back to BA and request more information. Its just as well, then, that Strolls vision was for the long-term. I dont think this is going to be a case of lets just open everything up, he added. Express. EasyJet is relaunching its packaging holidays brand with a multi-million pound campaign that promises to disrupt the industry. 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