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‘Package travel regs must be relaxed to help businesses survive’

These regulations were never intended to apply to the circumstances brought on by coronavirus, Themis Advisory’s Jo Kolatsis has said

RCCL confirms suspension of operations globally

The Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara parent has suspended sailings until 11 April

Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka

Decision effectively places the country off limits to UK tourists with immediate effect

Foreign Office places Madeira and Azores off limits

FCO advises against all but essential travel to Portuguese archipelagos

UAE and Qatar to stop issuing new visas

New measures to be implemented shortly according to state media

Australia arrivals ordered to self-isolate for 14 days

New measures to apply from midnight on 15 March local time (13:00 GMT)

Club Med shuts French resorts for rest of season

Guests will be offered 100% holiday credit for use on new holiday through 30 April 2021

Inghams pulls global ski programmes

Move comes after French authorities ordered the closure of all non-essential public places

Tui extends coronavirus cancellations as global travel slows

New information and guidance on holidays to the US, Spain, Jamaica, Vietnam, Cyprus, Madeira, Malta, Croatia, Tunisia, Italy, Goa, Sri Lanka and Thailand

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Coronavirus: Unite calls for government to protect airlines

The union said the government should provide tax breaks during this difficult time

CAA sets up coronavirus information hub

It includes specific links for airlines and airport staff

Spain announces 15-day national coronavirus lockdown

Authorities have recorded an additional 1,800 cases since Friday evening

Coronavirus: Abta urges travellers to wait for advice

The association said it is the best course of action amid the “extraordinary situation”, which is seeing companies struggle with a large influx of calls.

“Given the extraordinary volume of enquiries, and the rapidly changing situation, the best course of action for travellers with future bookings is to monitor and follow FCO advice for the destination they are travelling to, and wait for their travel provider to contact them if the situation changes in regards to their booking,” said Abta in a statement.