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People in England are being told to avoid all non-essential travel in the UK and abroad as part of a new month-long lockdown.
This means that from November 5 to December 2, holidays abroad and overnight stays anywhere in the UK are prohibited.
The government’s decision to impose a second coronavirus The lockdown in England will leave thousands with disappointed November travel plans.
But what if you are already abroad and people will be entitled to refunds?
Here Sky News answers all your travel questions.
Will I be able to go on vacation?
No. The government has said that people in England must stay home during the closing period unless they are going to work, school, a doctor’s appointment or to get essential food and supplies.
Holidays and overnight stays away from your home, or that of your support bubble, are prohibited. This includes traveling to a second home in the UK or abroad.
People in England will only be able to leave the UK if they have to do so for work.
What if I have a reservation to leave before November 5?
England’s lockdown begins on Thursday, November 5, so the rules only apply from 0.01am on that day.
This means that you can fly out of the UK before then, but you may be subject to quarantines both when you arrive at your destination and when you return.
Although airlines are operating normal flight schedules before the lockdown is imposed, they will be significantly reduced in November.
So if you return to England during the blockade, your travel plans will likely be disrupted.
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What if I am already abroad?
People who live in England and are already abroad are not required to travel home before closing.
Passengers who arrive home before November 5 will be able to travel back normally, as the flights operate at their normal capacity.
But those who must return home after that could have their travel plans interrupted as fewer flights will be in operation.
You will only need to quarantine yourself if the destination you are returning from is not on the UK travel broker list.
If I can’t go on vacation, will I get a refund?
Most of the planes taking off from England’s airports will be on the ground during the lockdown, as only people traveling for work will be allowed to fly.
If your flights are not working or if you have a vacation package booked abroad and cannot continue, you are likely entitled to a refund.
Under European law, passengers who were supposed to travel in or out of England can get a refund within a week if their flights have been canceled.
If you booked a vacation package with Jet2 or Tui that you cannot continue, both operators have agreed to offer full refunds within two weeks.
Packages booked with other operators should check with them specifically.
If your flights are still continuing, for example British Airways, EasyJet and Ryanair have said they will operate up to 30% of their capacity during the lockdown, you are not legally entitled to a refund.
Some airlines will offer coupons to use at a later date.
How long will it take me to get my money back?
All UK passengers are protected by European laws which entitle them to a full cash refund for flights and holidays that cannot be made within 14 days.
But since the coronavirus outbreak, travel companies have faced an unprecedented demand for refunds and have taken several weeks or months to return people their money.
Can I claim travel insurance?
You can only claim travel insurance if you purchased your policy or booked the trip before March 2020, when the coronavirus pandemic became a “known event”.
Will the airports close?
No. England is not closing its borders, so people will be able to travel by air in and out of the UK for work purposes.
But due to the sharp drop in demand, airlines are significantly reducing their flight schedules, so it can be difficult to book a flight.
Will travel corridors continue?
Travel corridors were not mentioned in the prime minister’s closure announcement, but they are likely to continue for returning travelers.
So if you land in England from a country with which you have a corridor, you will not be forced to isolate yourself for 14 days just because the country is blocked.
But if your destination is on the quarantine list, you should not leave your home for 14 days, even for the reasons allowed by the new measures.
Will the hotels, hostels and vacation rentals stay open?
Hotels and hostels can only take guests traveling for work or one of the exceptions to the “stay at home” rule.
The government has yet to put in place a guideline on vacation rentals, but they will most likely be forced to close, unless they can show guests are staying for work or another reason allowed by law.
When will I be able to travel abroad again?
The prime minister has said that localized restrictions in England, or the tiered system, will resume on December 2.
This means that much of Britain will be able to travel abroad again, but people in the highest risk areas are strongly advised not to do so.
Are things different in other parts of the UK?
Large parts of Scotland, all of Wales and Northern Ireland are currently under lockdown.
The three nations have not closed their borders, but have similar restrictions on international travel to England, allowing people to only go abroad for work or for a small number of other reasons.
