Jet2 sees drop in Cyprus bookings as Iran conflict shifts demand

Bookings to Cyprus are falling sharply as travellers opt for western Mediterranean destinations amid uncertainty from the conflict in the Middle East, Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy said on Tuesday.

Speaking during the airline’s annual conference in Cadiz, he admitted that “bookings to Cyprus and Turkey are drying up, cancellations are up and our aircraft are emptying.”

Heapy said demand is shifting to Spain and Italy, and he urged hotel partners in those countries to maintain competitive pricing.