Delays from new EU border system may not ‘stabilise’ for two years, official says Fears that EES checks requiring personal information and biometrics will cause summer of travel chaos in Europe The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Holiday bookings improving but Iran war still putting people off – travel agent On The Beach said it was reintroducing its annual profit outlook but at a lower level than analysts had previously expected. Evening Standard · May 12
Holiday firm to offer same-day flight cancellation refunds – what to know IN FULL The Independent UK · May 5
Major holiday company to offer same-day refunds for flight cancellations On the Beach has committed to process holiday refunds ‘immediately’ The Independent UK · May 5
Firm bookings, fast refunds: easyJet and On The Beach aim to reassure jittery travellers with holiday pledges Airline and travel firm among those competing for consumers reluctant to book amid fear of cancellations The Guardian - UK · May 1
UK travellers turn to the Mediterranean as Middle East conflict disrupts travel Data suggests that travellers are giving European destinations a boost The Independent UK · Apr 20
War prompts Europeans to switch holidays away from eastern Mediterranean Summer holidaymakers opting for ‘more familiar, easy-to-reach locations’ as travel industry counts cost of Middle East conflict The Guardian - UK · Mar 14
On the Beach says bookings to popular resorts hit by Middle East conflict The travel group said it was expecting a hit to its profits, sending shares down by more than a 10th. Evening Standard · Mar 12
Brits shun popular holiday destinations amid fears over war in Middle East IN FULL The Independent UK · Mar 12
Travel firm warns of plummeting holiday bookings as flyers stay home due to Middle East conflict The company has been hit by the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, with many customers reluctant to fly if they can avoid it The Independent UK · Mar 12
Create inset weeks so families can book cheaper holidays, schools urged On the Beach has written to the headteachers of 25,000 schools in England and Wales asking them to implement inset weeks staggered by region The Independent UK · Feb 24
FTSE 100 ends flat as bank gains offset weak gold Elsewhere, UK lenders passed the latest Bank of England stress tests. The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2025
Consumers ‘protecting their holidays’, says On The Beach The holiday firm reported an 11% rise in pre-tax profits to £27.9 million for the year to September 30. Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2025
On The Beach shares tumble on profit alert The holiday firm said it expects to report underlying pre-tax profits of between £34.5 million to £35.5 million against forecasts for £38.4 million. Evening Standard · Sep 24, 2025
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2025 On the beach discount codes and deals – holidays less than £200 Whether you’re looking for a last-minute trip or planning a 2026 holiday, these deals are sure to help
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 Surge in package holiday bookings as ‘biggest ever summer’ predicted for travel Summer sales are outpacing 2024’s figures by 14 per cent
The Independent UK · May 13, 2025 On The Beach ready for ‘biggest summer’ after surge in package holiday bookings The travel group said it is expecting to see another record year of sales.
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 Last-minute Easter holiday bookings surge ahead of miserable UK weather There has been a surge in last-minute trips abroad to avoid the UK weather
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 All-inclusive holidays are now cheaper than when pioneered 75 years ago – and Gen Z are big fans The first package break in 1950 flew Britons to Corsica for a week of wine, food and fun – for £32 and 10 shillings
Evening Standard · Feb 25, 2025 City breaks help drive surge in summer travel demand for On The Beach The travel agency pointed to a 10% rise in advance bookings for the crucial summer period, compared to the same time last year.
The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025 Is April the new August? Holiday company urges families to book Easter breaks to save money With Easter falling late this year, there is plenty of sunshine to be had for less at top holiday destinations
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024 FTSE rises and oil prices rally as political instability stokes supply concerns The UK’s top stock market index climbed 46.52 points, or 0.56%, to close at 8,359.41 on Tuesday.
Evening Standard · Dec 3, 2024 On The Beach cheers investors with bumper returns after record year The package holiday group saw underlying pre-tax profits surge by a quarter to £31 million in the year to September 30.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2024 This month-long winter sun holiday is probably cheaper than your rent Here is how to grab a winter holiday in Turkey for as little as £18 a day
Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2024 Beckenham street sweeper enjoys Portugal holiday after travel company comes to rescue with free trip Paul Spiers’ employer banned him from accepting around £3,000 residents raised to send him on his second-ever trip abroad