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Issue Date: 29th November 2019 Black Friday weekend has finally arrived and JTA are offering thousands of genuine reductions across the whole of our website. There’s no code needed, just search for what you require and the discount will automatically be applied. This exclusive rate will be available from Friday 29th November until Monday 2nd December. Booking a Cruise? We...

Issue Date: 19th November 2019 Matt Goss the New King of Vegas is coming to a town near you, and JTA have tickets exclusively for our agents. We have tickets for Matt's shows in Birmingham, Manchester and London! Get ready for a spectacular night to remember starring Matt Goss Your VIP night will be hosted at a Hilton venue and include a glass of fizz on arrival to start your...

Issue Date: 14th November 2019 There has been severe flooding in parts of Venice, caused by seasonal high waters and heavy rainfall. Other parts of northern and central Italy have also been affected. Further strong winds, heavy rainfall and storms are forecast from Friday 15 November into the weekend The government has declared a state of emergency in Venice. Customers on...

On the 13th November, JTA took a host of agents to Shogun Teppanyaki in the Cube, Birmingham for an evening of live show cooking, fun and a quiz where some impressive prizes were up for grabs! Our agents were wowed by the entertaining interactive cooking experience and hopefully learnt a thing or two about JTA, Turkish Airlines or Birmingham Airport!   Congratulations to the Prize...

Issue Date: 6th January 2020 Between 6th-31st January 2020, we will be extending our opening hours, with our reservations and cruise phone lines now open until 7pm Monday-Friday! Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00 Sat 09:00-17:00 Bank Hols: 10:00-16:00   JTA Holidays: 0121 508 5555 Need a Cruise: 0121 508 5556

Issue Date: 1st November 2019 TUI has today announced that they will be putting Sharm el Sheikh back on sale next week, less than a fortnight after the Foreign Office lifted its ban on travel to the resort. The operator has announced flights from Gatwick, Manchester and Birmingham to get under way in February, followed by flights from Doncaster Sheffield and Bristol airports in...

Your can now create Your Posters, Your Way When creating posters on the JTA Holidays website, you can enter your very own customised title. Whether you prefer a simple destination name or a descriptive title that really sells your offer, its now possible with JTA! Don’t forget️.. You can also include your agencies logo and contact details be entering them...

Issue Date 21st October 2019 JTA Welcomes Kerry & Kyle from G Adventures to talk about their fantastic tours, agent incentives and some of the amazing offers we have available.    

Issue Date 20th September JTA Welcomes SJ from Virgin Voyages to talk about their fantastic event, the launch of their new uniform and how to sell Virgin Voyages.    

We regret to inform you that Thomas Cook has ceased Trading.   Our Crisis Team will be dealing with all bookings affected, and will contact you shortly.  We will be dealing with bookings in date order.   The JTA Crisis Team are here to offer any support required to assist with customers due to travel.   Our Crisis Team can be contacted on 0121 508 5026 Monday to Friday 0900 -...

Issue Date: 5th September JTA is proud to launch yet another exciting FAM trip taking place this November   Join us on the breathtaking trip to Dubai and Ajman 21.11.19-26.11.19   If you want to join us all you have to do is...   Make a JTA or Emirates Booking during the month of September! Any JTA or Need a Cruise Booking = 1 point A JTA/Need A Cruise AND...

Issue Date: 3rd September   Passengers face having to book alternative flights to and from Florida’s theme park capital of Orlando as its international airport was shut down due to deadly Hurricane Dorian. The airport confirmed that all operations would cease from midnight last night (Monday) local time due to the threat of Dorian. Virgin Atlantic cancelled six Orlando...

Issue Date: 30th August After careful review of Hurricane Dorian's path,Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas sailing will now depart on Wednesday, September 4th, 2019, instead of Sunday, September 1st,...

British Airways pilots have announced they will go on strike on three dates in September. The British Airline Pilots Association (Balpa) has given notice to the airline that it will call on its members to walkout September 9, 10 and 27. BA has said the action is “completely unacceptable” and warned many customers would not be able to travel. Our team will be constantly monitoring...

JTA are proud to launch the FAM trip of the year! If you want to join JTA and Discover Antigua's Elite Island Resorts... Make a booking with us during the month of AUGUST! Any JTA or Need a Cruise Booking = 1 point A JTA/Need A Cruise AND Elite Island Resorts Booking = DOUBLE POINTS Register your interest by emailing makemeawinner@jtatravel.co.uk with the Subject Line...

JTA Holidays Proudly Presents The Ultimate FAM Trip    06.10.19 – 10.10.19 Las Vegas   It’s the trip like no other to the place like nowhere on earth!   Its big, it’s bold, it’s brash, it’s beautiful, and it’s back by popular demand – make sure you don’t miss this one! Return flights from London on Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines UK airport lounge...

JTA are delighted to welcome Amanda Leggett to the team Amanda will be looking after Scotland, The North East and Yorkshire.   Amanda started in travel when she was very young starting out as a junior travel consultant in Stockport , her home town! Amanda then moved to Yorkshire where she held several...

Issue Date 25th July 2019 JTA are delighted to welcome back Diane Court as Senior Regional Account Manager for the Midlands, South West and Wales.   Diane is a travel guru, previously working for JTA, moving to USAirtours and then returning home to the JTA Team!   A quick...

      Update: 21st August 2019 Ryanair have advised that they now expect to operate its full schedule of flights to/from their UK airports on Thurs 22nd and Fri 23rd August. They advise all passengers due to travel during this period to arrive at their departure airport as normal. Ryanair have stated that they do not expect significant disruptions on Thursday and Friday,...

Issued 14th October 2019 - UPDATE Planned strikes at Heathrow on August 23 and 24 have been postponed as union members consider a new pay offer. Heathrow said it has offered an extra £2.5m to frontline workers. A Heathrow spokesperson said: “We’re pleased that Unite has postponed the strike action scheduled for August 23 and 24 to give union members the time to consider our...

After 2018's successful Summer of Love, JTA Holidays are pleased to announce that we now have many more events up for grabs for any agent who makes a booking with JTA or Need a Cruise. As well as tickets the 2019-2020 Manchester United home game fixture list, we have recently added more evening dinners, places for grabs on ultimate FAM trips, ship visits and race days. To register...

Tourists flee buildings following 6.1 magnitude Bali earthquake Tourists reportedly fled buildings and sought refuge after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck south of the holiday island of Bali on Tuesday morning (16 July). The epicentre was about 60 miles south of island capital Denpasar, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre. No casualties have been...

Virgin Voyages’ first ship Scarlet Lady will call at Dover and Liverpool before homeporting in Miami next year. The 2,700-passenger ship will sail from Genoa where it is being built before arriving in the UK in late February. Agents – known as First Mates by the line – will join media and VIPs at several exclusive events on Scarlet Lady before the vessel sails to Miami. The news...

Flights to and from Italy face disruption today (Tuesday) due to a 24-hour national air transport strike. Around half of Alitalia flights to and from the country have reportedly been cancelled, with knock-on effects likely to be felt tomorrow as well. EasyJet and British Airways warned passengers that they expect an impact on operations along with other airlines. “We recommend...

At least 310 people are now reported to have died and 500 more have been injured following a series of explosions carried out by suicide bombers in Sri Lanka. The terror attacks targeted well-known, high-end hotels during Sri Lanka’s holiday season and churches as congregations took part in Easter Sunday services. Hotels hit include the five-star Shangri-La, Kingsbury and Cinnamon Grand in...

Book now with JTA and receive new lower fares on British Airways flights. By using the JTA website, you are now able to view flights with no bags or seats included. Simplyadd these on afterwards on the British Airways website (www.www.britishairways.com), and save yourself money on the base fare. For enquiries, please contact reservations@jtatravel.co.uk or call our expert reservations...

A sudden strike by air-traffic controllers has closed Brussels airport. The industrial action by staff working for the air-navigation provider, Skeyes, began at 9.30am local time and will continue to 1pm. The airport in the Belgian capital has been closed. Many flights have been cancelled, and others heavily delayed.  Brussels Airlines flights to Birmingham and Heathrow are among...

Following changes in October 2018, the UAE Ministry of Health has announced that tourists and residents carrying medication into the country for personal use will need to get online approval in advance. Check our updated travel advice for more...

Dear Agent, On 7th November, we launched our new and efficient Auto Ticketing feature on our trade only website www.jtatravel.co.uk. What does this mean? From the moment of booking, you will now be able to give your customers their travel vouchers and tickets on the spot. You will now receive PDF documents with all of the information your customers need.     What...

This is the company’s first dip into the long-haul areas. Back-Roads are currently offering eight tours all across Thailand in 2018-2019. These tours offer great experiences such as local food cooking classes and demonstrations, local markets, visiting rescued elephants and destinations that are “usually reserved for locals” as stated by the operator, making them stand out amongst other...

Sailings to Dubai are returning over the winter of 2019-2020 for Royal Caribbean International after a break of almost three years! Ports of Call will be in the Oman with Khasab and Muscat, Sir Bani Yas Island and Abu Dhabi for one itinerary and Bahrain, Doha and Sir Bani Yas in the other itinerary. This will be targeted specifically at the UK market and these sailings on the Jewel...

We have set up a blog in which we are showcasing some exciting experiences and picutures to give you an insight into our amazing Fam Trips! Have a look:  Want to read more?   Go and check out our blog here!  

The new Carnival Cruise Line vessel will hold up to 3,954 passengers. It is currently on its first journey from Barcelona and will soon cross over to New York on the 23rd of May 2018 for its naming ceremony. Starting from the 22nd of September, the ship will have its port in Miami and do Caribbean cruises. Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president stated that “In addition to...

River Royale and River Empress are both going to be upgraded by Uniworld to become ‘super ships’! When? The upgrade is already said to be finished by April 2019. This progression was motivated by meeting customers wishes and by valuing their feedback. Ellen Bettridge, Uniworld’s president and chief executive, stated that “they wanted more suites and new dining venues, which is exactly...

It is planned that the £50 million terminal will include a taxi rank, passport control, lounge and vehicle pick up points. Besides creating thousands of new jobs with this project, the new addition is also to increase the current benefits of around £8 million/year. There are further plans to create a link to the waterfront for £20 million as well as a future upgrade to A565 (£32...

The Oasis-class ship, Symphony of the Seas, will be able to carry more than 5,500 passengers within 2,759 cabins/suites.  From its home port, Barcelona, it will start its maiden voyage and be on sea for 7 nights. Afterwards it will be based in Miami. According to Michael Bayley, int. president and CEO of Royal Caribbean, the “Symphony will take family holidays to an all new level with...

Quantas has launched the very first non-stop flight between Europe and Australia – from London to Perth! The flight duration is 16 hours and 40 minutes which makes it the third longest commercial flight, but the fastest way from England to Australia. According to Alan Joyce, Quantas Group CEO, “Boeing designed the Dreamliner with features to reduce jetlag, turbulence and noise. We’ve...

MSC Cruises’ new ship will be the largest one to ever be christened in the UK. It will be operating western Med cruises during the summer of 2019, before moving to Dubai for winter.  UK managing director of MSC cruises, Antonio Paradiso, stated that: “We carefully select where to hold our christenings and choose locations which are key to our growth. We see an opportunity to grow...

When you sign up with JTA you will receive a log in and password so that you are able to access the system and view and re-print invoices in the system. If you do not have this password please contact salessupport@jtatravel.co.uk and they will be able to advise you of your password. 1.       Log into www.jtatravel.co.uk 2.       Click in the tab at the top and go into Agent...

The domestic tourist rate has been increasing in Birmingham by 17% during the past 6 years. The overseas guests rate also rose by 52%.   These figures are looking to grow even more within the next years since the Commonwealth Games will be hosted in Birmingham in 2022.   During the 11 days on which these games are being held, the expected visitor numbers are 500,000-...

  “International screen legend and Godmother for all MSC Cruises’ ships, Sophia Loren was at hand to christen the vessel” (Travelweekly.co.uk). Other known stars have joined like Ricky Martin, Andrea Bocelli and Dan Marino. Eastern and western Caribbean itineraries are planned for MSC’s 14th ship “Seaside”  which has its homeport in Miami. We are looking forward to making...

Regarding commercial airlines, the previous year has been the safest on record. Besides it being the year with the most flights ever, there were no passenger jet crashes and the total accident rate was lower than 2016.   These statistics did not include military or helicopter accidents or smaller aircrafts.   Still, the overall average has been declining since...

From 1st January 2018, JTA Travel will be amending our change and cancellation fee structure. In addition to decreasing the fees we charge for changes/amendments, JTA is ensuring that our fee policy is transparent. The fees, charges and airline penalties will be displayed on the payment page under “Airline Fare Rules”. They will also appear on the “important Information” attachment you...

Bringing Supersonic Travel to passengers, it is looking to cutting the flight times in half!   The first version, to be released in the mid-2020, is planning to hold 55 passengers. The collaboration of Japan Airlines and Boom Supersonic is based on the airline’s knowledge and experience in combination with the new technology.   We will be on the lookout for these futuristic...

Starting next week, BA has set its first route to Canada to run with three flights a week. “It’s exciting to be adding another new destination to our Gatwick schedule which will appeal to business and leisure travellers”, Sean Doyle, BA network and alliances director, stated. Another route from Gatwick to Las Vegas is also currently planned for May 27. These new services are not...

Two major developments in the Maldives tourist sector are currently being constructed and they sound very promising indeed! The Velana Airport is looking forward to adding a new terminal and runway to its layout. The terminal will most likely be completed in 2020 while the runway will already be open in mid-2018 to welcome planes such as the large Airbus A380. Besides the planned...

Advanced Passenger Information. For security reasons the USA and Some EU Countries and along with certain airlines require us to provide more details about your passengers before they travel We have now developed our website so it is easier for you to submit this information to us. There are now 3 ways you can submit this information: Click on the link within the email...

Our system is set to show maximum connecting times of up to 8 hours, but once again after listening to your feedback this sometimes means that cheaper options with longer connections are not showing. So, you now have the choice to use the filter to extend minimum connecting times.  Simply use the slider to increase the connection time.

We have fantastic news, we can now not only offer you the ability to mark-up low cost flights but also all other products which include scheduled flights, hotels, transfers, car hire and attractions.   We have now introduced a “minimum commission on all products (excluding Cruise), so you will have the ability to request a “minimum commission” amount for a specific airline or product....

  EXCITING UPDATE: We have listened to your feedback and are extremely pleased to announce that the third phase of this technological advancement has now been completed! Let us help market your Franchise Business:   Are you part of a franchise and want to send out personalised marketing? If so we are delighted to announce that we have recently upgraded our...

As well as these fantastic improvements to the window poster initiative, we have also listened to your feedback and rolled out a new development to the search form, specifically the guest age section. This change will now allow JTA Travel to pass on the fantastic discounts for children that we receive from low-cost carriers and various.hoteliers to you, our fantastic agents.

As you may already know, we have recently implemented a brand new and revolutionary technological advancement, which enables you to create your own bespoke window posters right from our website. You don’t have to rely on us, or wait for our eshots and posters. Simply conduct your own search and with a click of a button our ground-breaking technology will automatically place them on a...

Exciting New Announcement We have just implemented a brand new and revolutionary technological advancement, which enables you to create your own bespoke window posters right from www.jtatravel.co.uk. You don’t have to rely on us, or wait for our eshots and posters. Simply search for any package holiday and with a click of a button our ground-breaking technology will automatically place...

  JTA is continuing to expand its portfolio and products offered to agents. Brand new accommodation stocks added from various worldwide suppliers have increased the amount of hotels and locations offered at most affordable prices. Agents are able to select thousands of worldwide hotels from the new and ever-expanding stock of hotels and have an option to package them...

  Are you looking for hotels around a landmark? For example, if your customer wants a hotel near the Eiffel Tower, but you’re not quite sure about the hotels, you can just search for “Eiffel Tower” and our website will automatically find hotels near it. As part of our constant technology improvements to better your online experience, we have added even more...

JTA Travel has a brand new Smart Filter web upgrade that will give you best possible hotel search results. How it works Our website will automatically by default return your hotel search results with the cheapest room types (and now by board basis as well). You will have the cheapest 3 results. Simply click on More Room Types button to reveal even more room types and meal...

Window posters and social media images now have reference numbers, found immediately after T&Cs. This great feature will help you instantly retrieve search results, without having to conduct a brand new search. To retrieve your reference numbers in two easy steps: 1. Simply visit www.jtatravel.co.uk and click on “Retrieve Quote”, located on the navigation bar 2. Type...