EasyJet Holidays, Jet2 and Tui claimed bookings increases of 500-600% compared with the previous week, although none would give firm figures.
EasyJet Holidays claimed a 630% rise in sales, with the airline seeing a 337% jump. Malaga, Alicante, Palma and Crete were top destinations.
EasyJet chief executive Johan Lundgren said: “The Prime Minister’s address has provided a much-needed boost in confidence for so many of our customers in the UK.”
Jet2 recorded “a notable increase in bookings from July” among a 600% spike in sales. The airline and operator said summer 2021 bookings were strong across Spain and its islands plus Portugal, Greece, Cyprus and Turkey.
