More TUI flights and holidays have been cancelled following a Government update on the situation in Sri Lanka. It comes amid ongoing political unrest. A statement issued by the Government on Friday said: "A police curfew was declared in 7 areas in the city centre of Colombo and its outskirts: Colombo North, Colombo South, Colombo Central, Negombo, Mount Lavinia, Nugegoda, and Keleniya."
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) advises against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka, forcing TUI to cancel more fights and holidays, Liverpool Echo reports. TUI had originally cancelled Sri Lanka holidays until the end of June, but now the travel firm has confirmed it is extending this policy throughout July.
The ongoing situation in Sri Lanka has seen people forced to stand in long queues to buy the limited stocks of fuel, cooking gas and foods for months. Months-long street protests and scuffles with police at gas stations have also been reported.
