Full list of airlines cancelling flights as easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 announce holiday changes

BRITS with holidays abroad from this week are likely to find their trips cancelled, due to the new lockdown announced by the UK government.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Saturday that the country will be forced to follow the new lockdown rules from this Thursday.

This means holidays, both in the UK and abroad, are not allowed to go ahead, along with any other non-essential travel.

Airlines and tour operators are likely to cancel any upcoming flights and holidays – here is the latest advice from them.

EasyJet

EasyJet are reviewing their flights and holidays planned during the lockdown period but said it was "likely" they would be cancelled until next month.

EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren said in a statement: “Following the Government’s sudden announcement today, easyJet will operate its planned schedule until Thursday and will be reviewing its flying programme over the lockdown period.

“It is likely that much of the UK touching schedule will be cancelled during lockdown with our planned flying set to resume in early December.

“We will advise customers who are booked to travel over the next month of their options with a view to assisting customers to return to the country in the coming days."

An easyJet spokesperson added that passengers who want to alter their flights can change them for free.

Ryanair

Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has said that passengers won't be given refunds unless their flights are cancelled.

He told the BBC Today programme: "If a flight is operating then no, we will not be offering refunds.

"But what customers can avail of is our change facility and we've waived the change fee so if they have booking in November they can change it and move it to December or January if needs be. But there won't be refunds on flights that are operating and travelling."

British Airways

British Airways are yet to announce any cancellations.

A spokesperson told Sun Online Travel: "We note the Prime Minister's announcement of a new national lockdown for England to slow the spread of Covid-19.

"Like other businesses, we are assessing the new information and we will keep our customers updated on any changes to their travel plans."

What are the new lockdown rules

From November 5, only essential travel will be allowed with Brits urged not to leave their house unless for reasons including food, medical care or work.

In regard to holidays and travelling, the government has issued the following advice: "Overnight stays and holidays away from primary residences will not be allowed.

"This includes holidays abroad and in the UK.

"It also means you cannot stay in a second home, if you own one, or staying with anyone you do not live with or are in a support bubble with.

"There are specific exceptions, for example if you need to stay away from home (including in a second home) for work purposes, but this means people cannot travel overseas or within the UK, unless for work, education or other legally permitted reasons."

Jet2

Jet2 is currently operating holidays until Wednesday, but is yet to update holidays after this.

They said in a statement on social media: "Following the UK government announcement yesterday (31 October) about additional restrictions in England, we are working with the government to obtain much-needed clarity about what it means for those wishing to holiday overseas.

"We are planning to operate as normal between now and Wednesday 4 November, so customers wanting to get away from the cold and gloom can still book and travel as normal."

Brits who don't want to travel ahead of the lockdown can change their booking to a later date for free.

They added: "If flights or holidays are affected by any changes, we will contact customers to advise them of their options."

Anyone currently abroad is told to continue their holidays as normal.

TUI

While TUI holidays will go ahead until the lockdown, flights and trips after this may be affected, although this is yet to be determined.

The tour operator said in a statement: "Following the recent announcement about additional restrictions in England from 00:01 on Thursday 5 November all TUI holidays between Sunday 1 November and Wednesday 4 November are currently due to operate as planned.

"Customers due to travel before Thursday are able to amend their holiday to a later date for free.

We understand that holidays abroad (for those living in England) are unable to take place from 00:01 on Thursday 5 November. As soon as we have more information we will be updating customers as soon as we can.

"If holidays are unable to take place, customers will be notified and offered the option to amend with an incentive, receive an ATOL-protected refund credit note with a re-booking incentive, or cancel and receive a full cash refund within 14 days."

They also said that Brits currently on holiday can continue as planned.

Here is everything to know about getting a refund if your holiday or flights are affected.

You are entitled to a cash refund if they've cancelled your holiday but many have large delays or may offer vouchers instead.

If the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advises against all but essential travel to countries or regions, you may also be covered for cancellations by your travel insurance if the holiday provider or airline is not helping you.

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