Created in consultation with animal rights groups such World Animal Protection, the new policy not only rules out zoos and marine parks, but also attractions featuring animal performances and animal rides, as well as sporting events featuring animals.
The operator said it would also work closely with hotelier partners to educate and inform them on the importance of animal welfare. EasyJet holidays said its new policy incorporated Abta’s animal welfare guidelines, setting out “basic welfare requirements” and “unacceptable practices”.
