VIRGIN Atlantic has been compelled to cancel plenty of flights till February as a consequence of continued journey restrictions.
The airline has emailed travellers with flights to Hong Kong that every one routes from London Heathrow to the town have been suspended till February 7.
The e-mail, shared on social media, says: "On account of Covid-19 and the altering international journey restrictions, we're always reviewing our flying programme.
"This has sadly meant we have needed to make some schedule modifications and cancellations.
"We're sorry to let you already know that we've got taken the tough resolution to quickly droop all London Heathrow to Hong Kong passenger providers as much as and together with February 7, 2022, as we work with authorities to beat present operational challenges on this route."
A Virgin Atlantic spokesperson instructed Solar On-line Journey: "We proceed to rigorously consider the situations underneath which we are able to function our routes, whereas Covid associated restrictions are altering dynamically, at all times placing the well being and security of our prospects and folks first.
“After cautious overview of our London Heathrow – Hong Kong schedule, we've got taken the tough resolution to increase the momentary suspension of all passenger providers till 8 February 2022, as we work with authorities to beat present operational challenges on this route.
“We’re sorry for the inconvenience precipitated to our prospects and we will likely be contacting them as quickly as doable with their choices, together with a full refund.
“We hope to reinstate this service as quickly as practicable, offering very important connectivity between the UK and Hong Kong for patrons and international provide chains.”
Hong Kong introduced earlier this week that eight international locations have been placed on their inbound flight ban checklist, in place from January 8.
This contains the UK, together with France, Australia, the US, Canada, India, Pakistan and the Philippines.
The suspension is in place for at the very least two weeks, however may very well be prolonged.
Hong Kong's ban comes as the most recent journey blow for Brits hoping to go overseas.
Different international locations are introducing new journey restrictions, with Spain and Cyprus requiring Covid assessments from all arrivals, even when absolutely vaccinated.
Some are selecting to raise restrictions as a substitute - Germany has lifted the UK ban whereas France confirmed they are going to ease some restrictions.
The UK is lifting plenty of journey restrictions concerning assessments and isolation intervals from tomorrow - right here is every little thing it's essential know.
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