Let’s get one thing straight: I’ve been hunting for cheap Bulgaria holidays for over a decade, and 2026 is the most interesting year yet. Ever since Bulgaria officially joined the Eurozone on January 1st, the internet has been full of “doom-mongering” about prices doubling.

If you’ve been looking at the prices for a Jet2holiday to Ibiza or the Algarve for Summer 2026, you’ve probably had a bit of a shock.

With the conflict in the Middle East escalating this week, the travel industry has been hit by a “Perfect Storm.” Since the closure of the Strait of Hormuz on March 4th, jet fuel has skyrocketed to $195 per barrel.

The New Gatwick Rivalry For years, easyJet has owned the Gatwick leisure market. But as of March 26, 2026, Jet2 has officially planted its flag in the South Terminal with 29 routes and a fleet of brand-new Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Why the “Big” Destinations are a Trap in 2026 If you are looking at Majorca or Ibiza for August 2026, you’ve probably noticed the prices are eye-watering.

The 2026 easyJet Reality: “Small” is the New Standard If you haven’t flown easyJet since 2025, the rules have tightened. As of April 2026, the “Small Underseat Cabin Bag” is the only thing included in your base fare.

As of today, Jet2 has officially launched its massive new base at London Gatwick. For years, easyJet has enjoyed a near-monopoly on many leisure routes from the North Terminal, but for the Summer 2026 season, Jet2 is going head-to-head on 27 of those same destinations from the South Terminal.

As Jet2 officially takes flight from its 14th UK base at London Gatwick tomorrow — Thursday, 26 March 2026 — thousands of holidaymakers are about to discover both the opportunity and the mild confusion that comes with Britain’s second-busiest airport.

Prague Airport Express Cost in 2026 I landed in Prague at the beginning of February 2026 expecting a smooth and affordable journey into the city centre.

A Personal Introduction When I embarked on my first visa run from Thailand to Malaysia back in 2021, I was blissfully unaware of what lay ahead.