Jet2 passengers who have booked Majorca flights and holidays are being warned of potential delays although the airline has added it’s trying to make everything as smooth as possible
Jet2 has issued a warning for Brits heading on Majorca holidays, as the island’s Palma airport undergoes a series of maintenance work.
As a result, holidaymakers are being warned that their airport journey may be a little different, although the airline has said it’s working closely with the airport to “ensure your airport experience runs as smoothly as possible”.
Spain’s third-largest airport serves around 30 million passengers every year – and during the peak seasons, this can be over 12,000 travellers per hour.
In an update on its website the airline warned: “We’d just like to let you know that Majorca’s Palma Airport is currently undergoing some maintenance work. Don’t worry though, we’re liaising with the airport to ensure your airport experience runs as smoothly as possible. Our Customer Helpers will also be on hand as usual if you need any help. We thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. All Jet2.com flights will be using check-in desks 188 to 203 and will board from Module A.”
The airline had previously already warned holidaymakers of the upcoming works back in March, urging passengers to prepare themselves for potential queues and delays at the likes of border control and the departures hall. Under the updated advice, it seems the warning for delays has been removed, although it’s unclear as to whether there could still be potential disruption during the maintenance work.
UK tourists who are heading to Spain this summer will also want to check their documents before setting off for the airport – and we don’t just mean the new passport rules. The UK’s Foreign Office has previously warned that since Brexit, the rules for Brits travelling to countries in the Schengen area have changed, complete with extra checks at the border.
If you’re heading to the likes of Spain, the Canaries or Balearics, you may be asked to show two extra documents alongside your passport. The first is a a valid return or onward ticket, such as the return leg of a plane ticket. The second is proof of where you’re staying, like a hotel booking receipt or an address if you’re visiting a second home or friends or family. You can show a paper copy of your booking or an email on your phone.
On top of these two documents, holidaymakers might also be asked to prove they have enough money for their stay. The Spanish government’s website says the current minimum amount expected per person per day is €113.40, which is about £97. It’s worth noting that this daily minimum amount doesn’t apply just to Spain – a host of EU countries have similar requirements in place so check the rules before you set off for your holiday, or you could risk being denied entry at the border.
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