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EasyJet has warned Britons travelling to certain resorts in Spain on package holidays
EasyJet has thrown cold water on the summer plans of many Britons, millions of whom flock to Spain’s islands for a little sun and a lot of sangria every year. The budget airline has issued a statement this week warning UK travellers that many all-inclusive resorts on the Balearics will be limiting the number of alcoholic drinks offered to guests.
According to EasyJet, certain destinations in Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera and the infamous party destination of Ibiza will only offer a total of six boozy beverages throughout the day – three at lunch and three at dinner. This is despite the fact that holidaymakers have paid a premium for an all-inclusive package, which traditionally meant unlimited alcohol.
An airline spokesperson said: "Due to a change in Spanish law affecting some resorts in the Balearic Islands, alcoholic drinks are now limited to three per person at lunch and dinner as part of the basic all-inclusive plan."
Happy hours, pub crawls, and two-for-one drink deals are also prohibited, and stores can't sell alcohol between 9:30 pm and 8 am.
The Balearic government introduced the rule in 2020 in an effort to cut down on drunken behaviour, but EasyJet has chosen to reaffirm its warning as relaxing Covid restrictions have led to a resurgence of bookings to the Spanish islands.
It was also in the Balearic Islands where a consumer rights group recently fined Ryanair 24,000 euros for their so-called “abusive” policy of charging passengers for hand luggage.
The law limiting alcohol is only in place in certain areas, so EasyJet has advised its customers to check the rules with their resort before travelling.
Tenerife, La Palma and Gran Canaria are at the highest Covid alert at level 4, and restrictions are increasing.
Nightclub capacity is reduced to just 25% and beaches are limited to 50%, with appointments required for those wishing to visit the beach. A maximum of six people can gather indoors and outdoors.
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are on Level 3 Covid alert, the second highest risk level.
According to Level 3 rules, only two people can sit together in a restaurant, whether or not they belong to the same household.
See more Spain travel news: UK Covid travel restrictions update on February 11 and EU removes travel restrictions for vaccinated travellers
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