Jet2 issues warning for Brits heading to Spain including October half term
Jet2 has issued an urgent warning for any Brits planning Spain holidays for the rest of 2023, including October half term.
The airline has shared an update on its website after ground handlers in Spain have announced a series of strikes taking place between September through to January, which affects Alicante airport, a major travel hub in the country. That also means families planning October half term breaks may be hit by the disruption, with various strike dates planned at the end of the month that could bookend the main holiday dates (it's worth noting half term dates can vary depending on your area, so check with your child's school).
A new alert on the Jet2 website warns: "We wanted to let you know that a Ground Handling strike action is taking place on the following dates listed below. This is supported by the Security service at Alicante airport and this may mean potential congestion in security.
(Getty Images)"The strike will take place for one hour in the morning and evening, on the following dates:
- September: 22nd - 24th 26th 29th & 30th
- October: 1st 3rd 6th - 15th 17th 20th- 22nd 24th 27 - 29th & 31st
- November: 1st – 5th 7th 10th – 12th 14th 17th – 19th 21st 24th – 26th & 28th
- December: 1st – 10th 12th 15th - 17th 19th 22nd- 31st
- January 2024: 1st – 14th
"Please ensure you allow plenty of time to pass through the airport. All our flights are due to operate at the scheduled time of departure."
It's not the only warning which UK travellers may want to heed. One travel expert has warned of a little-known passport rule that could mean you're denied boarding on your flight, and not just the new rules on validity and expiry dates that came into force following Brexit, although you should still check your documents meet those requirements.
Antonio Fellino, Managing Director and Travel expert at Travel Republic has warned holidaymakers: "Passport stamps act as proof that a traveller has not overstayed their visa requirement, and if your passport has too many stamps, it can lead to a variety of implications including potential border control issues and practical concerns, depending on the country you are visiting.
"This means visitors must pay careful attention to how many passport pages they have left, as some countries will refuse entry if you don’t have enough space in your passport. Since UK passport holders now need to get their passport stamped every time they enter and leave the EU, running out of pages is now a real possibility for those who are travelling on a regular basis."
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