The price of package holidays is set to double after lockdown

The price of package holiday deals are expected to double, following new rules after the coronavirus pandemic, according to industry experts. 

In order for airlines and hotels to maintain and manage social distancing measures successfully, prices are expected to be as much as £1,000 per head. 

Travel insurance is also expected to increase adding to the expected costs. 

A spokesperson for the consumer website Revolver, Martyn James, told the Mirror: “It’s likely the cost of overseas package deals will double. Even when they [customers] get to their hotel, there will be no buffet and all kinds of limitations around the pool.”

Aviation expert Matt Purton also said that if airlines have to block the middle seats for safety measures, consumers could expect a 30% price increase.

There is also expected to be a spike in the price of leisure flights on low-cost airlines, as it is likely many businesses opt for conference calls rather than face-to-face meeting that may require flights. 

The PC Agency travel consultancy explained that ‘airlines will have to make more money from their economy passengers’, meaning a rise in holiday prices.

Ryanair and British Airways are aiming to relaunch their flights by July, while TUI and First Choice Holidays all remain cancelled until at least June 11th. 

Boris Johnson has said that UK citizens arriving back in Britain will face 14 days quarantine.