Following the very public Beckham family drama that dominated headlines this week, holiday experts at On the Beach have unveiled a brand-new booking perk aimed at easing pre-holiday chaos
Don’t let a family rift get in the way of a good holiday(Image: Jeff Spicer/BFC, Getty Images for BFC)
Families who fall out can take solace in a thanks to a new ‘ Beckham Clause’ launched this week by a package holiday company.
Following the very public Beckham family drama that dominated headlines this week, holiday experts at On the Beach have unveiled a brand-new booking perk aimed at easing pre-holiday chaos. The move comes after Brooklyn Beckham went nuclear online, publishing a six-page Instagram statement that laid bare a deep family rift and reignited the internet’s obsession with celebrity fallouts.
On the Beach’s new clause applies to family holidays where one member suddenly drops out due to a feud, argument, or full-blown emotional meltdown. Under the new policy, if a family member pulls out before departure, their share of the hotel booking will be refunded rather than leaving the rest of the group to foot the bill.
The perk, officially titled the ‘Family Fallout Refund’ and already nicknamed the ‘Beckham Clause’ by bosses, aims to give holidaymakers peace of mind that no matter how messy things get at home, their getaway won’t suffer.
Zoe Harris, chief customer officer at On the Beach, said: “We love family holidays, but we’re also very aware that family fallouts cam hamper plans. The ‘Beckham Clause’ is there for those moments when someone decides they’d rather cool off at home than by the pool. Our new perk means that if a family feud takes place and one person drops out, the rest of the group can still head off, relax, and enjoy the holiday they were looking forward to.”
Family fallouts aren’t just limited to celebrities. Every year, hundreds of holiday bookings need amending with sons, daughters, and partners dropping out due to feuds. The new perk is available on family holidays with 5 people or more and the claim needs to be made at least 60 days before departure.
It’s not the only free perk being made available on holiday bookings in 2026. Anyone holidaying with On the Beach in 2026 and booking up to 60 days before departure is guaranteed a perk.
One of either free lounge access, free gadget insurance, free weather protection or a £50 amazon voucher plus Price Drop Protection. Even better, all bookings will receive 1GB of free mobile data.
The T&Cs
Any family member who withdraws from the holiday due to said fallout will have their portion of the accommodation cost refunded to the lead booker, regardless of who started it, who’s telling their side, or who last posted a cryptic caption.
The party needs to contact On the Beach via its chat, tell them they have had a family feud, inform them which party member is dropping out, and the cash refund will be processed.
Applies to new and existing bookings departing on or before 31 August, 2026. Cancellation must be requested 60 days prior to departure. Refund will be returned to the last card used on the booking. 1 cancellation per booking. Excludes Cruises. OTB fees for cancelling hotel will be waived. Cancellation fees will still apply to the flight element, transfers and any extras booked. Save for the above changes to cancellation fees, OTB’s standard terms and conditions apply to bookings – see www.onthebeach.co.uk/terms-and-conditions for details.
