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NEW research from ABTA reveals that more than half of UK adults travelling overseas in the next 12 months see travel insurance as more important following the conflict in the Middle East.
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WHEN it comes to holidays for pet owners, what should be a relaxing trip often becomes a ‘guilt trip’ as the anxiety of leaving man’s best friend behind bites hard.
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WITH the busy holiday season fast approaching, more pet owners are choosing to bring their four-legged companions with them rather than leave them behind.
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EMIRATES airline has launched a new Comprehensive Travel Cover product for customers travelling from Ireland, becoming the first airline to offer an enhanced travel insurance solution that includes conflict-related medical expense cover, disruption support and complimentary rebooking options.
Available to customers travelling from selected Emirates markets around the world, including those travelling from Dublin, the new insurance product has been developed in partnership with Travel Guard and is designed to provide travellers with greater confidence and peace of mind when planning international journeys.
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UK consumer champion Jet2 has put an exclusive Norway and Fjords programme on sale from Belfast International Airport for Summer 27, giving customers and independent travel agents in Northern Ireland great choice when it comes to booking discovery-based city breaks and holidays to one of Europe’s most spectacular destinations.
The announcement means Jet2 is the only airline to operate to Bergen from Belfast International in Summer 27.
Customers in Northern Ireland can choose from the following:
Customers travelling to Bergen from Northern Ireland can enjoy access to stunning fjords including Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, as well as the city of Bergen itself, which combines a picturesque harbour, fashionable restaurants and bars, mountain scenery and the historic Bryggen harbour district.
Bryggen is recognised by UNESCO as a historic harbour district that reflects Bergen’s importance as part of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire, with many of its characteristic wooden buildings preserved in keeping with traditional patterns and methods.
The programme has been put on sale in response to demand from customers looking for experience-led holidays. Jet2’s Discover More collection is designed to appeal to those with a sense of adventure, from ticking off iconic sights and immersing themselves in local cultures to sampling traditional delicacies and taking in breathtaking scenery.
Discover More packages to Bergen include flights with Jet2, 22kg hold luggage, a choice of accommodation, ATOL protection and fjord cruise included, all for a low £60 per person deposit. A Jet2CityBreak includes Jet2 flights, ATOL protection, 22kg hold luggage and a wide choice of accommodation options. Customers can also choose from a wide choice of excursions and experiences that are available via Jet2experiences.
Steve Heapy, CEO of Jet2, said: “We are delighted to be putting Bergen on sale from Belfast International Airport for Summer 27, giving customers and independent travel agents in Northern Ireland access to an exclusive programme to this magnificent destination. With its famous fjords, historic harbour district and superb city break appeal, Bergen is ideal for customers looking for culture, adventure and unforgettable scenery.”
For further information and to book visit www.jet2.com or www.jet2holidays.com
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UK consumer champion Jet2 has today announced the launch of its Winter Sun programme from Belfast International Airport for Winter 2027/28.
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ABTA is supporting its members ahead of the key summer holiday season with a new phase of its ‘Travel with confidence’ campaign, telling UK holidaymakers that ‘The Time is Now’ to book with an ABTA member.
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BRITISH holidaymakers face a summer travel lottery amid the global jet fuel crisis – with some airlines better placed than others to dodge anticipated flight chaos.
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UK consumer champion Jet2 has published data showing how consumers are increasingly seeking the assurance of a package holiday.
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WITH reports in the media speculating about fuel supplies and cancellations, ABTA has provided the following clarification and reassurance for customers:
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