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Brits warned not to book a holiday after March 29 because of Brexit fears

Leaked plans show ministers will tell the public they shouldn't book holidays if there's a No Deal Brexit

BRITS shouldn't book a foreign holiday after March because of Brexit, the Government is set to warn.

Leaked plans for a No Deal Brexit reportedly state that holidaymakers should avoid making plans to travel abroad.

 Brits could be warned not to book holidays abroad because of Brexit
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Brits could be warned not to book holidays abroad because of BrexitCredit: Alamy

Ministers fear that flights will be unable to take off and ports will be clogged if the UK and EU can't agree a deal.

The Cabinet is due to discuss the shock plans this week, .

Under the proposals, the Government would publicly say that no one should book a holiday beyond March 29 - the date we legally leave the EU.

Holiday companies which face huge losses from any disruption could get compensation from the state.

 Planes could be grounded at British airports after Brexit, ministers fear
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Planes could be grounded at British airports after Brexit, ministers fearCredit: Alamy

And individual holidaymakers could also be protected from losing out due to Brexit.

Downing Street has refused to comment on the leaked reports.

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A spokesman for the travel association ABTA told The Sun: "The European Commission has said that, even in a No-Deal scenario, flights will still operate between the UK and EU, and a visa is not required.

"ABTA is providing holidaymakers and travellers with advice about Brexit and travel, including on pet passports and driving licences."

Flights between Britain and Europe are currently governed by EU rules, which will no longer apply if we crash out without a deal.

But a No Deal outcome would also theoretically prevent European planes entering UK airspace - meaning Brussels will also be keen to avoid the disaster scenario.

Some ministers are pushing Prime Minister Theresa May to push towards a "managed No Deal" outcome if her withdrawal agreement flops in Parliament.

That would see Britain and Europe sign a series of "sub-deals" on specific issues to ensure the economy doesn't seize up.

But today Justice Secretary David Gauke warned he would resign if the PM headed for a No Deal.


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