UK officials are advising against all but essential travel
More TUI flights and holidays have been cancelled following a Government update on the situation in Sri Lanka. It comes amid ongoing political unrest. A statement issued by the Government on Friday said: "A police curfew was declared in 7 areas in the city centre of Colombo and its outskirts: Colombo North, Colombo South, Colombo Central, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Nugegoda, and Keleniya."
to Sri Lanka, forcing TUI to cancel more fights and holidays, Liverpool Echo reports. TUI had originally cancelled Sri Lanka holidays until the end of June, but now the travel firm has confirmed it is extending this policy throughout July. The ongoing situation in Sri Lanka has seen people forced to stand in long queues to buy the limited stocks of fuel, cooking gas and foods for months. Months-long street protests and scuffles with police at gas stations have also been reported.
TUI said: "Due to the ongoing political and economic instability in Sri Lanka, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has advised against all but essential travel. As a result, we’ve unfortunately had to cancel all holidays to Sri Lanka departing up to and including July 18 2022. We will be proactively contacting all impacted customers in departure date order to discuss their options.
"Please note this advice does not apply to customers transiting through Sri Lanka’s international airport and customers currently in resort can continue to enjoy their holiday as planned. We will continue to monitor the situation and update customers should there be any further updates. We would like to thank our customers for their understanding at this time."
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
I lost £1,400 after a Passport Office delay meant my baby couldn't travelA MUM-of-two lost a staggering £1,400 and had to scrap a family holiday for her dying relative – all because a passport mix-up meant her baby daughter couldn’t go. Rachel Brindle from S…
Weiterlesen »
Met Office health warning as heatwave set to hit NottinghamshireThe mercury will be rising over the next few days
Weiterlesen »
Shoppers 'devastated' as popular Post Office due to closeThere are concerns over the impact it will have on the area
Weiterlesen »
Preston Post Office to host ‘Stop the Silence’ financial advice pop-upPreston Post Office, Theatre St. Pic: Google Preston Post Office will run a free pop-up event next week to offer support to residents struggling with their energy bills. British Gas and Post Office will run the ‘Stop the Silence' pop-ups on Monday 11 July, from 1pm to 4pm, and Wednesday 13 July, from 1pm to 4pm, at Unit 1 Urban Exchange, Theatre St, Preston. The ‘Stop the Silence' pop-ups have offered practical and financial advice in towns
Weiterlesen »
Article in The Mail on Sunday about Prince Harry's Home Office legal claim was defamatory, High Court rulesPrince Harry is suing Associated Newspapers Limited after they ran a story following the first hearing in his separate High Court claim over his UK security arrangements.
Weiterlesen »