The United Kingdom government has suspended all flights between the United Kingdom and Sharm el-Sheikh following concerns that a bomb may have caused a Russian airliner to crash, killing all 224 people on board.
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It is not yet known if more flights will be suspended.
“The airlines are telling us that they expect by tomorrow they’ll be in a position to start flying those British visitors back to the United Kingdom”, he said. British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond said it was a “significant possibility” that Islamic State (ISIS) was responsible.
A man from North Yorkshire has been telling us how he paid £20 to bypass airport security in Sharm el-Sheikh.
“The airline is now working with the FCO to make arrangements to bring home those customers now in resort”.
“We are not raising the threat level in the resort”. The change in advice applies only to air travel to and from Sharm el-Sheikh.
Holiday makers jetting off to an Egyptian resort from Birmingham Airport tomorrow could see their flights grounded in a security crackdown.
Passengers due to fly from Newcastle to Egypt will get a full refund after all flights to the country were cancelled.
Thomson has also launched a help line on 0800 009 3833.
“Those people with bookings beyond this are advised to wait until closer to the departure date to contact their travel company as the situation is reviewed”. The company said it hoped to bring its 1,700 customers back to the United Kingdom “in due course” and those due to fly today would be allowed to stay in their accommodation for free.
“Since then we have decided never to return. We will provide further updates as and when appropriate”, Cook said.
And up to 200 Irish citizens are thought to be in the Red Sea destination.
Another regular flyer to Sharm el-Sheikh said she had tried testing the baggage scans after she forgot a large drinks bottle in her hand luggage one year, which was not spotted.
Independent travellers are entitled to a refund from their airline, under European Union regulations, if their flight is cancelled.
– Thomas Cook has cancelled its flight and holiday programme to Sharm el-Sheikh until November 12.
If you are not travelling within the next 48 hours you will need to check with your travel company as to what your options are and follow their advice. Shares in the budget airline jumped about 3% on Thursday.
Thomson operates in at least two dozen hotels in the area. Please keep your receipts and claim it back from our customer services. Be aware that you may struggle to be reimbursed for anything other than meals or overnight hotel accommodation, so spend wisely.
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Easyjet canceled its flights through Friday only.
