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EasyJet holidays launches summer 2024 programme
Samantha Mayling
EasyJet holidays has put its summer 2024 programme on sale, allowing customers to book packages until the end of October 2024. The operator is offering 900-
plus hotels across more than 60 destinations, from family-friendly resorts to romantic spa hotels. Tens of thousands of free child
places are available, including during school holidays.
SPONSORED ARTICLE The easyJet flights set aside for
the programme are not currently available to book through the airline or via any other operator or online travel agent. More than a million return seats
with easyJet from 11 UK airports will be available exclusively to its sister tour operator. Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the
Eden Roc Resort Hotel, in Rhodes, starts at £600. The price includes transfers and is based on a departure from Edinburgh on April 22, 2024.
Seven nights’ all-inclusive at the
Grand Ideal Premium, in Dalaman, Turkey, leads in at £452, flying from Gatwick on April 16, 2024. A week’s all-inclusive
accommodation at the four-star Adriana Beach Resort, in the Algarve, costs £694, including flights from Bristol on May 21, 2024. As well as beach holidays, the
operator is offering a wide range of city breaks.
Eden Roc Resort Hotel, Rhodes
Three nights’ room-only
at Amsterdam’s Best Western Plus Amstelveen starts at £307, flying from Manchester on April 22, 2024. Paul Bixby, commercial director
at easyJet holidays, said: “We know that many of our customers like to book early to lock in their holidays at the very best value, and to have something to look forward to.”
easyjet.com/en/holidays
Managing the impact of FX fluctuation on the travel industry
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However, the travel industry is also amongst the most exposed to ongoing currency fluctuations as it deals with a range of suppliers and vendors – from hotels to airlines and transfer companies – which may operate in and around different currencies.
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The travel industry has already faced some challenging years. But tackling international payments will help businesses avoid unwanted financial surprises and protect the bottom line as both businesses and consumers consider the financial implications of their trips.
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