TravelJet2Jet2 issued a new alert to UK travellers on Wednesday08:04, 10 Jun 2026Jet2 has issued an urgent warning to Brits heading to, or already in, a popular holiday hotspot.‌With summer just around the corner, countless people are finalising their travel plans and looking forward to some sunshine and a well-deserved break abroad. Like many other holiday operators, Jet2 keeps its customers regularly in the loop, and a fresh alert issued today (Wednesday) is directed at UK holidaymakers who are either already overseas or due to travel shortly, with the warning specifically targeting those visiting one of the Canary Islands.‌Jet2 has cautioned that there may be 'sudden road closures' and 'enhanced security measures' in place. The full update reads: "Due to Pope Leo XIV's visit to the Canaries, you may experience sudden road closures in Gran Canaria and enhanced security measures at Canaria Airport. Please allow sufficient time to get to the airport and to your departure gate.Article continues below"Check in closes 40 minutes before your scheduled departure time. All Jet2.com flights are expected to operate as scheduled, but if your flight does incur a delay, we will let you know by SMS, email, via the Jet2 App and here on our website. We look forward to welcoming you onboard!"Pope Leo's trip to Spain's Canary Islands, which have struggled to cope with a significant surge in irregular migration over the past decade, is expected to shine a spotlight on the treatment of migrants, according to local Catholic leaders. In what marks the first papal visit to the archipelago, beginning on Thursday, Leo will travel to the port of Arguineguin on Gran Canaria.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Travel TipsTravelAir travelSpainCanary IslandsPope Leo XIVJet2