Are TUI holidays cancelled today due to coronavirus outbreak?
TUI is suspending package holidays, hotel stays and cruises amid growing fears around coronavirus.
The FCO announced today that it is advising Brits against 'all but essential' travel abroad.
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Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab told parliament the measure will last for an initial 30 days.
If you have a holiday booked with TUI in the next few months, it is highly likely to be cancelled or interrupted.
The tour company has said that it is suspending most of its operations until further notice.
Which TUI holidays are cancelled?
TUI has been cancelling holidays to areas where the FCO has implemented a 'no travel ban'.
This afternoon, the FCO advised against all non-essential international travel, so the tour operator is likely to cancel even more holidays while the restriction is in place.
The advisement is expected to last for at least 30 days, but it could be much longer than that.
TUI is still selling holidays for Summer 2020, which starts at the beginning of April.
Holiday bookings are also available for Winter 2020 and beyond.
What happens if my TUI holiday is cancelled?
If your trip has been cancelled, TUI says it will contact you to offer a flexible range of options.
These include a free amendment or a free refund.
The tour operator says it is prioritising speaking to customers with the most imminent departure dates.
Everyone will be contacted to discuss their options including getting their money back or the chance to rebook for free.
In a lot of cases, customers who rebook onto an alternative holiday will receive a discount of £50 per adult and £25 per child, if they book a package.
What happens if I'm stranded abroad?
With the new FCO travel ban, there is a chance flights could ground making it difficult for people to get home.
There’s thousands of people away at the moment and each country has individual local authority restrictions and travel advice.
TUI says that there's no hard and fast rule for for its customers, but that it is looking to bring all customers who are impacted back home.
The tour provider should contact you directly, but reps are available in-resort with the latest information.
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