easyJet, TUI, Thomas Cook and more respond over Britons' fury at Spain's all-inclusive drinks limit
05.05.2022 - 16:07
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Major travel companies have responded following a change in the law that will see some Spanish all-inclusive holidays enforce a "six drinks a day" rule.
The change in law is affecting holidays in the Balearic region of Spain and was actually introduced in early 2020, but due to the coronavirus pandemic many Britons have not been able to travel to the popular party resorts, until now.
The Balearic Regional Government passed a Decree (rule of law) to manage alcohol consumption in central areas of Magaluf, El Arenal, Palma Nova, Playa de Palma and San Antonio Town. As a result, “happy hour”, organised pub crawls, two-for-one drink offers and unlimited alcohol as part of an all-inclusive meal plan have been banned.
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Hotels in the selected areas are required to limit alcoholic drinks included in the all-inclusive to three drinks with lunch and three drinks with dinner. Customers are free to purchase additional drinks if they choose.
It has left some British travellers upset and angry as they arrive for their holidays with a cap on their drinks. The Balearic government has also put a stop to pub crawls, the sale of alcohol in shops between 9.30pm and 8am, and advertising party boats in some areas.
TUI, Thomas Cook, easyJet and Love Holidays have responded to the legislation in a bid to tackle traveller's confusion over the 'new' rules.
TUI have said that any hotels affected by the changes will be highlighted on the website under the board basis details so customers are fully aware of the situation before they book a holiday. TUI also said that as the restrictions only apply to a small area it shouldn’t impact the overall