A family-of-five missed out on a holiday to Spain after getting caught up in 'absolute chaos' at an airport.
16.03.2024 - 23:53 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Airline Jet2 has issued a warning to holidaymakers jetting off to holiday hotspot Majorca. The airline has warned today (March 16) that there is currently ‘maintenance work’ taking place at Majorca (Palma) Airport that is likely to cause delays.
Due to the ongoing work passengers ‘may be waiting slightly longer than normal to clear immigration in both departures and arrivals’, Jet2 has said.
The airline has assured travellers that ‘Customer Helpers’ will be on hand to help and thanked passengers for their patience.
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In a statement on its website, Jet2 said: “We are working with the airport to ensure that any disruption to your airport experience will be kept to a minimum.
“Due to this ongoing work you may be waiting slightly longer than normal to clear immigration in both departures and arrivals, our friendly Customer Helpers will be on hand to help.
“We thank you in advance for your patience and understanding should you experience an extended wait time, which is beyond our control.”
“All Jet2.com flights will be using check-in desks 31 to 33 and boarding for all flights will be from Module C. This information will also be displayed on the airport information screens.”
A family-of-five missed out on a holiday to Spain after getting caught up in 'absolute chaos' at an airport.
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