The Foreign Office has updated travel guidance warning Brits heading to popular destinations to expect potential flight disruptions
Australia is a hugely popular destination for Brits(Image: Kieran Stone via Getty Images)
This week, British travellers heading overseas have been warned that their holiday plans could face disruption.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the government department responsible for issuing travel guidance to ensure public safety, has updated its advice for several popular tourist destinations.
The continuing tensions in the Middle East mean delays and other forms of disruption are likely, even for those not travelling to the region itself. The FCDO sometimes advises against all travel to particular countries.
While these destinations don’t fall into that bracket, it remains crucial to follow the guidance.
The update states: “Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights.
“Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.”
The FCDO has issued this update for countries including Australia, New Zealand and Thailand this week. Before departing, travellers are advised to review the guidance for any countries or territories they’ll be passing through, reports the Express.
It’s also recommended that you check the latest information from your airline or tour operator before setting off.
Additionally, reviewing your travel insurance policy beforehand can be beneficial, just to confirm what’s covered if your arrangements are disrupted.
The FCDO added: “Monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts.”
Ignoring advice from the FDCO could potentially render your travel insurance null and void, so it’s crucial to check over the details before you take off.
Your insurance should cover your planned itinerary, activities and any emergency expenses.
Full list of countries in new FDCO update
- Sri Lanka
- Kiribati
- Marshall Islands
- Vanuatu
- Tonga
- Nauru
- Solomon Islands
- Samoa
- South Korea
- Cambodia
- Papua New Guinea
- India
- Malaysia
- Fiji
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Tajikistan
- Georgia
- Japan
- Brunei
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
- Uzbekistan
- Thailand
- Laos
- Tuvalu
- Philippines
- Vietnam
- Singapore
- Federal States of Micronesia