JET2 has seen a huge boom in holiday bookings since the UK lifted the travel restrictions.

All Covid tests for vaccinated holidaymakers have been scrapped, the Transport Secretary confirmed.

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The new rules, which will be in place from February 11 will now only require vaccinated arrivals to have a Passenger Locator Form.

Families can now book trips away without having to pay for expensive Covid tests on their return.

In response, Jet2 reported a 30 per cent increase in bookings from Brits, with hotspots including Spain and the islands, Italy and Portugal "selling strongly".

Greece, Turkey and Cyprus are also seen "enormous growth," the tour operator said.

Jet2 boss Steve Heapy said: “Since the Government announcement yesterday, we have seen a notable increase in demand for holidays and flights across all seasons, particularly February half term, the Easter holidays and Summer 22.

"Before [the] announcement demand was already strong, however bookings have jumped by another 30 per cent when compared with the previous week, demonstrating just how much of a game-changer the removal of all testing is for fully vaccinated holidaymakers.

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"With international travel starting to look like it did before the pandemic, customers are jumping at the chance to book their flights and holidays.”

We've found some of the biggest bargains Jet2 currently have on sale, with flights to Spain from £23.

Holidays to the Algarve start from £205pp while trips to Greece and Spain are all for £300pp.

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