Hi
It being reported by some on social media that Jet2 have contacted them to cancel flights in 2021, some say their June and September flights have been cancelled. No offers to re schedule.
Cancellations attributed to redundencies and revised schedules for 2021 due to the virus etc etc
Anybody know. Fact or fiction?
Geoff
Geoff ,
I heard a couple , in Arillas , yesterday talking about Jet2 cancelled flights but did not ear wig that much.
Negg
Don't know about cancellations but our flight in May 2021 have changed times already.
Quote from: Eggy on September 09, 2020, 12:01:28 PM
Geoff ,
I heard a couple , in Arillas , yesterday talking about Jet2 cancelled flights but did not ear wig that much.
Negg
Hi
An on the spot reporter who doesn't ear wig !!!!!!!!
Geoff
Thought it could be a rumour Geoff.
So the brain said "Earwig go ... Earwig go... Earwig go... again!!"
Negg
OOOO DEAR
It appears that Jet2 have cancelled some packages to the Rainbow because they have overbooked them. The flights have not been cancled.
If you are looking at jet 2 for the Tria Adelphia do not book with Jet2 because they will no longer be with Tria Adelphia from the end of this season.
Be aware because Jet2 are still advertising packages for 2021 on the Jet2 website the Tria
Holidays already booked with Tria are being allocated another location
Tria Adelphia are with Olympic from next year and will be available through Olympic for a package
However they are not taking bookings just yet.
Yanni has said they will be keeping people informed on their facebook page.
Well Ron - Gotta hand it to John , Ron - Cause I think he's got it right , Ron.
and does this mean JET2 , for 2021, are doing a con, Ron??
Sort it , Ref John , and on the Forum put in on!!
Negg
We just had the E mail from Tria saying they are with Olympic next year. Jet2 will carry on advertising Tria, get bookings , and then shunt people to an alternative accommodation. I wonder if they will just stick with Rainbow next year in Arillas or try and get another pmace on board......
Hi
Just been told by people we see in Skiathos every June, that their flight for June next year has been cancelled. No alternative flight offered
Geoff
Hi
(https://i.imgur.com/rxu2Auh.jpg). Kev
Wonder what happened with tria and JET 2 it was their 1st time with them and that didn't last long prob got a better deal with Olympic
I don't think not filling any of Tria' s rooms with punters helped 🙁 .
The day we spent at Tria using their excellent facilities there wasn't anyone in there from Jet2 , there were only people in the rooms they rent out independently.
Hi
Jet2 keep showing Tria being full and they was not
Our daughter tried to come out to the Tria middle of our holiday but jet2 say full she phoned Yanni and told him about what Jet2 said Yannis said we are not full
And other stuff is going on as well with Jet2 also not advertising on the Jet2 site
This is from Philip and Yanni no rumours
Still only half full with Jet2 holiday makers
Over booking at rainbow
Kevin
Hi
In repect of cancelled flights and no alternatives being offered. This is what I think.
They released 2022 flights in March this year, people such as myself booked early not knowing what flights would availabe for 2022, but assuming less. We booked for September.
They did release in the press that 2022 flights bookings looked very encouraging and that confidence was high amongst customers. They obviously took a lot of revenue when they were desperate for it.
After having had ''interest free loans'' from customers, they have now started revising the 2022 schedules to a more realistic levels in light of anticipated reduced demands, and their own reduction in staff and planes, and therefore making the cancellations.
Just hope they dont cancel flights at short notice during next year and offer no alternatives.
Jet2 were not the only company to release 2022 flights early of course. Proberly for the same reason as Jet2.
Geoff
This all a minefield!! - Some local Hotels , here , have not bothered to open. I was told that their Tour ops tried to "re-negotiate" contracts. Or as a Greek owner said on facebook here , try and force him to take less money. - Not worth thier while so stayed closed. - This is as I understood it.
So , Tour Ops , already having the cash and booked Tourists, at where they wanted to be, had to offer alternative accomadation. - Many just took a refund.
But...As Geoff has said. These companies have had a nice little earner in respect of interest!
Negg
Quote from: turkeyfoot on September 11, 2020, 11:18:31 AM
Hi
In repect of cancelled flights and no alternatives being offered. This is what I think.
They released 2022 flights in March this year, people such as myself booked early not knowing what flights would availabe for 2022, but assuming less. We booked for September.
They did release in the press that 2022 flights bookings looked very encouraging and that confidence was high amongst customers. They obviously took a lot of revenue when they were desperate for it.
After having had ''interest free loans'' from customers, they have now started revising the 2022 schedules to a more realistic levels in light of anticipated reduced demands, and their own reduction in staff and planes, and therefore making the cancellations.
Just hope they dont cancel flights at short notice during next year and offer no alternatives.
Jet2 were not the only company to release 2022 flights early of course. Proberly for the same reason as Jet2.
Geoff
Typo error. 2022 should read 2021Eggy's comments about contracts was common occurance in Skiathos. TUI was the worst culprit.
Hi
Getting reports from friends from Skiathos that both TUI and Jet2 Are cancelling sept 2021 package holidays And flights. No alternatives being offered.
This year was the first Jet2 went to Skiathos
Geoff
Just had a thought, Do we need new passports after January 1st because of new EU rules. ?
Quote from: vivian on September 14, 2020, 02:19:25 PM
Just had a thought, Do we need new passports after January 1st because of new EU rules. ?
Hi currently the situation is no. Carry on using your current EU passport until it expires. You will then get the new blue British passport. Make sure you have at least 6 months before your passport expires.
Some things may change very quickly.
Curently the EHIC card will still be accepted within the EU and we will continue to offer reciprocal arrangements with vistors from the EU.The EU may get start getting funmny about it later but currently they have agreed to accept it providing we offer the reciprocal arrangements
It's particularly important you get travel insurance with the right cover if you have a pre-existing medical condition. This is because the EHIC scheme covers pre-existing conditions, while many travel insurance policies do not.
DrivingYou may need extra documents from 1 January 2021.
You might need an international driving permit (IDP) to drive in some countries.
If you're taking your own vehicle, you might also need a 'green card' or valid proof of insurance and a GB sticker.
PetsFrom 1 January 2021 you will not be able to use the existing pet passport scheme. Instead you'll need to follow a different process, which takes 4 months.
So apply to your vet early
Border control: You may have to show a return or onward ticket
Show you have enough money for your stay
Use separate lanes from EU, EEA and Swiss citizens when queueing
Mobile roaming:
free roaming may end. Although various providers say they will continue as present
From 1 January 2021, the guarantee of free mobile phone roaming throughout the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway will end.
Check with your phone operator to find out about any roaming charges you might get from 1 January 2021.
A new law means that you're protected from getting mobile data charges above £45 without you knowing.
You can always use WhatsAp and make free calls
If your travel company goes out of business
You're protected if you buy a package holiday and the company goes out of business. You get this cover even if it's an EU company, as long as the company targets UK customers.
Otherwise, you can claim compensation if you used your credit card. You'll continue to be able to claim for payments between £100 and £30,000.
Entering other countries
Visas for short trips:
If you're a tourist, you will not need a visa for short trips to EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. You'll be able to stay for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
You can sign up at https://www.gov.uk/email-signup?topic=%2Ftransition for e mails to keep you up to date on changes
Geoff
Thanks Geoff.
Hi
Todays e mail from the UK Goverment via the link previously given for updates on the transistion period is Living in Greece.
Includes official information for UK nationals moving to or living in Greece, including guidence on residency , passports, healthcare, driving and the Withdrawal Bill.
Geoff
Quote from: vivian on September 14, 2020, 02:19:25 PM
Just had a thought, Do we need new passports after January 1st because of new EU rules. ?
Hi
Just had the latest Government update on passorts after Jan 2021 via the link previously given.You can check the validity of your passort after that date applicable to the country you are to visit.
Mine currently expires in June 2023 and is now only valid till July 2022 for Greece.
Geoff
Hi
Use this link to checik your own passport
https://www.gov.uk/check-a-passport-travel-europe-1-january-2021
Geoff
Quote from: turkeyfoot on September 26, 2020, 12:20:06 PM
Quote from: vivian on September 14, 2020, 02:19:25 PM
Just had a thought, Do we need new passports after January 1st because of new EU rules. ?
Hi
Just had the latest Government update on passorts after Jan 2021 via the link previously given.You can check the validity of your passort after that date applicable to the country you are to visit.
Mine currently expires in June 2023 and is now only valid till July 2022 for Greece.
Bugger that means Petes is only valid until 1st September 2021 and seeing he needs 6 months on it before we leave Arillas in May he needs to renew now. Mine is now valid until 23ed July 2022 instead of 2023. so glad you gave us the nod. Thanks
Geoff
Hi
Everybody I know who has checked their passport expiry date after Jan 2021 have lost years.
Geoff
Just checked my passport and i have lost 1 year, and my sons passport has also lost 1 year, it seems like all passports are being required to be renewed 1 year earlier for europe
Hi
I looked on line about this and the changes were announced in 1918!!!!
I have never read about this anywhere nor heard about it via any travel programmes etc. Even during the many Parliamentry debates about B ( the word I am not allowed to mention lol) it has never been mentioned.
Vivian's husband could have had a major problem next year ( see her last post) having had no official media communications on the changes.
Geoff
Quote from: turkeyfoot on September 30, 2020, 01:30:44 PM
Hi
I looked on line about this and the changes were announced in 1918!!!!
Geoff
Well at least they gave us plenty of notice then. :D
Hi
Typo
Meant 2018 lol
Geoff
Hi
Just got confirmation about our passports which runs out 2026. You got have six months left from the date you leave the UK.
And less then ten years left
So if you got a 20 year you will lose out
So we are okay they cost enough
Kev
Hi
You may find something of interest in todays releases and updates from the UK government re the EU after Jan 1st 2021
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/foreign-travel-insurance?utm_source=13e1f8a3-ab3c-42ca-8c21-487fabf2089d&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/making-phone-calls-and-sending-texts-to-eu-and-eea-countries-after-the-uk-leaves-the-eu?utm_source=1a0288a7-98f3-426f-869f-ab98e2a28259&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-your-mobile-in-eu-and-eea-countries-after-the-uk-leaves-the-eu?utm_source=308ee7de-7714-48ae-91ba-b642e253182a&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
Geoff
I gotta new passport. !!! - Trying out different ways to dye the cover back to the original colour. - Even black and white chequer tape would look good.
Negg
Pete got his new passport yesturday, he absolutey agrees with you. He was expecting it to be like the old blue UK one. The black one just dosent look right.
Hi
Better than purple, in my view.
Geoff
Geoff , Gerron with yer rubbish. Purple is the colour of Boris's face , right now.
Negg
Hi
Living in Europe after Jan 1st .
Perhaps somebody may find something useful in the latest Goverment update for changes re UK and EU after Jan 1st 2021.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-europe?utm_source=26ad3d98-39c3-4f36-b81b-fe5091aa4b41&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
Geoff
Ignore this
(Tried to make a post but it keeps going in the wrong topic for some reason,and wont let me delete it, so just modified it to say this, lol.)
Hi
See 2 government updated links for info re driving licences after Jan 1st. Maybe some will find them useful
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu-from-1-january-2021?utm_source=f1aa89f5-cc0c-47fa-9e85-68c997d2fa5e&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu-from-1-january-2021-uk-licence-holders-living-in-the-eu?utm_source=40d1a297-cd41-453d-947d-12903e77dad0&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_content=daily
Geoff
Hi
I know the original thread changed but will continue with change as it seems to of interest to members
Latest UK Government release on UK driving licence holders living in the EU. May be of use to someone. See link.
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu-uk-licence-holders-living-in-the-eu?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=eafc60f5-3468-4fa5-a463-af05c7f38a82&utm_content=daily
Geoff
Hi
See latest news from UK government on driving licences and number plates. Also refers to international driving licences and GB stickers.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-style-driving-licences-and-number-plates-mark-one-year-anniversary-of-brexit-as-eu-flag-is-removed?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=26db28a6-30c6-4a80-a33d-311b83ddf1a9&utm_content=daily
Geoff
Hi
Latest UK Government update re Healthcare For UK Nationals livng in Greece
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/healthcare-in-greece?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=84bd2748-651d-46d9-90eb-4eba4c32c01d&utm_content=daily.
Hopefully somebody may find it usefull
Geoff
Geoff
We are, albeit slowly , ticking off the things to do.
I've had my S1 form, for 4 years and never got around to it. At least I have a Greek driving license in the post
Trying to get the resident permits depend on when the Police Station answer the phone.
(Always engaged. Must be others after the same)
Cheers
Negg
Hi
See UK Government latest update on health care for UK residents visiting the UK
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-residents-visiting-the-eueea-and-switzerland-healthcare?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=0f60db71-cb2b-46d5-b8ba-2f0bcbeb4da0&utm_content=daily
Geoff
Hi
Todays UK goverment update for living in Greece. Somebody may find somthing of interest
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-greece?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=e35844cf-fe58-4b3a-951e-272f9e842427&utm_content=daily
Keep safe
Geoff
Currently "trawling" through this. - I have a smart Greek driving licence now and AMKA numbers for us both.
Negg
Quote from: Eggy on April 20, 2021, 12:49:55 PM
Currently "trawling" through this. - I have a smart Greek driving licence now and AMKA numbers for us both.
Negg
That will keep you out of trouble for a while. Hope you learn something new
Geoff
Hi
Uk's governments latest update, dated April 26th, re UK driving licence holders living in the EU
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/driving-in-the-eu-uk-licence-holders-living-in-the-eu?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=245e6561-851e-4752-add6-e35be32865ad&utm_content=daily
Geoff
Hi
See UK's governments latest release for travel advice to Greece dated May 14th
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/greece?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=fb9a9b2e-7621-430b-8f9e-534f067576b8&utm_content=immediately.
Keep safe
Geoff
Hi
For you expats wishing to visit the UK. Latest Government advice updated yesterday. Maybe useful for some
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/visiting-the-uk-as-an-eu-eea-or-swiss-citizen?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=30dd57fd-a6bd-4a77-bd87-26535795cc0c&utm_content=daily
Keep safe
Geoff
Hi
Latest Government update. Maybe of use to somebody
Residence rights implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement, Part 2 (Citizens' Rights): third joint report, April 2021
This joint report follows the sixth meeting of the Specialised Committee on Citizens' Rights on 28 April 2021. The joint report provides information on the progress of implementing residence rights under the Citizens' Rights part of the Withdrawal Agreement. It covers residence rights for EU citizens in the UK and UK nationals in the EU, including their family members.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/residence-rights-implementation-of-the-withdrawal-agreement-part-2-citizens-rights-third-joint-report-april-2021?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=govuk-notifications&utm_source=018b084a-423f-4968-b88f-4a94ce509d16&utm_content=daily
Keep safe
Geoff