A man from Britain has disappeared in Benidorm, Spain, after not showing up for his flight nearly a week ago.

John Hardy was eagerly returning home for the Christmas holidays to be with his beloved sons. However, things took a turn for the worst when his family was struck with a living nightmare. Almost a week had passed since John's scheduled flight from Benidorm, Spain to Belfast, Northern Ireland, but he never made it home. His family was deeply worried and reported him missing on December 18.

John, age 37, had been staying at a friend's place in Alicante on Spain's southeastern Costa Blanca before heading to the holiday hotspot. His sister, Courtney George, last spoke to him on December 14, which was unusual for John as he usually keeps in touch with his family every 48 hours. Courtney expressed her anguish and said, "I have to make Christmas special for my own kids, but I would do anything to escape this nightmare."

The family was already dealing with the loss of another family member, and John, feeling overwhelmed, thought he needed a vacation. However, his sudden disappearance has caused great distress to his loved ones, including his two sons, aged 13 and 7. Courtney shared, "His youngest is very confused, and the 13-year-old has seen everything on social media and is extremely upset. All they want for Christmas is their dad to come home."

Courtney, who works as a pharmacy assistant in Belfast, admitted that she hasn't had a proper meal in the last five days. She also knows that it is unlikely that she will be celebrating Christmas dinner with her brother. "We are mentally prepared that John won't be here for Christmas," she said. In a desperate attempt to bring him back, Courtney has launched a GoFundMe page to raise money for friends and family to fly to Spain.

She understands that this time of year can be difficult for everyone, but for her family, this year is exceptionally tough. She pleaded, "We need your support in bringing John home." The police have been informed of John's disappearance, and they are working closely with their international counterparts to locate him. The Police Service of Northern Ireland released a statement saying, "Enquiries are ongoing, and we are hopeful that John will be found soon."

In the meantime, the family is asking for everyone's help in spreading the word about John's disappearance. They have been actively sharing updates on social media and have even created a Twitter and Facebook page to reach a wider audience. The family is also offering a daily push alert service for those who want to stay updated on the search for John. As Courtney sums it up, "We just want our brother back home, where he belongs, especially during the holiday season."

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