COVID-19 Update - Three Tier Approach Introduced BUT We're Still Good to Go!

Date Added 13/10/2020

The latest changes to regulations in England were announced by the Prime Minister yesterday (12th October 2020) in regards to new measures the government are taking to tackle the impact of COVID-19. We want to reassure you, our loyal customers, that we are still good to go! We are following our recently updated Safe Operating Procedures and COVID-19 Risk Assessment. As well as advice from the Government's announcements and updates from the CPT and CTA to ensure your safety, and enjoyment on all of our holidays, day excursions, bus services and coach hire. 

Three Tier Approach - How does it affect my booking?

Tier 1 (Medium Risk) Residents in areas categorised as Tier 1 are still able to travel outside their area to other Tier 1 or 2 areas, this will still allow your coach trips/holidays to continue. Tier 2 (High Risk) The same guidance applies as Tier 1, residents in Tier 1 or 2 areas are allowed to travel to other Tier 1 or 2 areas as long as you are following social distancting regulations. Tier 3 (Very High Risk) all holidays, day excursions and coach hire to this location (currently Liverpool) have unfortunately had to be cancelled as it is advised, by the Government, that although travelling through these areas is permitted, journeys should not involve any stops. 

Coach Hire - Let's get back on the road again! 

We understand that these are uncertain times and we want to let you know that we are here to help! Our coach hire department have extensive knowledge in ensuring you can book your next coach hire in confidence. Be that an employee shuttle transport service or a one-off coach hire. We want to work closely with our customers to ensure everyone's safety. We have our Safe Operating Procedures in place for group organisers and passengers which illustrates our extensive cleaning regimes and on-board social distancing to provide you with reassurance, you can read these by clicking here. We also have teams on hand to help organise any aspect of your booking, be that hotel arrangements, ferry transport or even attractions for your passengers. We work closely with our suppliers to provide you with their COVID-19 Risk Assessments and can help you with any questions or queries you may have. To get a quote click here or call our Private Hire department on 01564 797010.

Holidays - We're Good to Go for Tier 1 and 2! 

Even with these latest announcements... we are still good to go! We know there has been some uncertainty surrounding travelling to areas in local lockdowns, or now known as Tier 2 areas. We want to remind you that there are so many fantastic places to discover with Johnsons, as you know our holidays include beautiful destinations, inspiring attractions, all with hard-working staff and excellent COVID-19 Risk Assessments in place to ensure your safety and enjoyment. To provide you with even more reassurance we introduced our 'Flexible Booking Policy' and COVID-19 Assurance' back in July and we want to remind you that if you have to miss your holiday due to having symptoms or being required to self-isolate, then your holiday will be fully refunded, less an admin charge of £50pp (this excludes travel insurance). Additionally, you may transfer your deposit to another holiday completely free of charge at any time before the final payment date is due, please contact our friendly Reservations team for more information on 01564 797000 or email [email protected]. 

Day Excursions - Let's support UK tourism! 

We know that many of you are very keen to get back to 'normal' and start visiting your favourite places again and we are delighted to have so many attractions for you to choose from right up until March 2021! We are so happy to be supporting UK tourism and we thank you for all your excitement and enjoyment on our day excursions. Of course, we have our Safe Operating Procedures in place to ensure your safety and enjoyment on all of our day excursions as well as reduced passenger numbers for socially distanced seating aboard our 'Club Class' extra legroom coaches. 

Bus Service - COVID:19 Safe and Secure! 

Our buses are COVID-19 safe and secure too! We understand that the government are discouraging travel by public transport as one of their guidelines to reduce the spread of Coronavirus. However... we just want to say that we are operating our timetables for all routes at almost 100%. And that we have a strict nightly cleaning and sanitisation programme in operation, to protect our customers and staff. And masks are being worn - gel is being used, all day, every day. Our drivers are keen to see you and help you get to work or to the shops, or hospital! 

Finally...

Thank you for your continued support and loyalty. We have been operating for over 110 years and it gives us great joy to see so many of you supporting us as a local business, UK tourism as a whole and the hospitality sector in this uncertain time. We continue to offer a great programme of holidays and day excursions, as well as a high-quality coach hire service and bus services. Rest assured, we'll look after you and we look forward to welcoming you back on board soon.