Australian airline Qantas has said in a statement: “All Qantas and Jetstar international flights from Australia will be suspended from the end of March until at least 31 May 2020.
“Some additional services may be considered to assist with repatriation. More than 150 aircraft will be grounded during this time.”
As with the Bali passengers, those stranded Down Under will be unable to transit through Singapore, Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
The highest number of British tourists are concentrated in Spain and the FCO has said it is working with Spanish authorise to get Britons home as soon as possible.
The government said in a statement: “British travellers who are currently in Spain and who wish to return to the UK are advised to make travel plans to do so as soon as possible.
“At present, air and maritime borders remain open, but many airlines and ferry companies are operating revised or reduced services.
