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BA says passengers can change travel plans following Nice attack BA says passengers can change travel plans following Nice attack
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British Airways will allow passengers to fly to Nice on different dates or change destinations following the Bastille Day attack on the Riviera resort that has left at least 84 people dead.British Airways will allow passengers to fly to Nice on different dates or change destinations following the Bastille Day attack on the Riviera resort that has left at least 84 people dead.
A spokeswoman for BA said: “Following the tragic events in Nice we are contacting customers to give our support and offer to change their flight if they wish. We’d encourage customers in Nice to get in touch with us if they want to make a change to their booking and we will do everything we can to help.A spokeswoman for BA said: “Following the tragic events in Nice we are contacting customers to give our support and offer to change their flight if they wish. We’d encourage customers in Nice to get in touch with us if they want to make a change to their booking and we will do everything we can to help.
“For customers booked to travel to Nice in the next few days we are offering to change their booking to an alternative date or destination. We’ll continue to be as flexible as possible to help our customers. Our deepest sympathies are with the loved ones of the victims.”“For customers booked to travel to Nice in the next few days we are offering to change their booking to an alternative date or destination. We’ll continue to be as flexible as possible to help our customers. Our deepest sympathies are with the loved ones of the victims.”
The travel trade organisation Abta urged holidaymakers already in Nice to follow updates on the situation.The travel trade organisation Abta urged holidaymakers already in Nice to follow updates on the situation.
“Following an attack on Bastille Day celebrations in Nice, travellers in Nice are advised to follow the instructions of French authorities, who are at present advising people to stay indoors at this time,” it said in a statement.“Following an attack on Bastille Day celebrations in Nice, travellers in Nice are advised to follow the instructions of French authorities, who are at present advising people to stay indoors at this time,” it said in a statement.
Abta recommended that all visitors read and follow the latest travel advice for France by talking to their travel agent or tour operator and following Foreign Office advice.Abta recommended that all visitors read and follow the latest travel advice for France by talking to their travel agent or tour operator and following Foreign Office advice.
President François Hollande has extended the country’s state of emergency for another three months. He said the country’s borders were being tightened and vowed that France would show “real force and military action in Syria and Iraq”. The French president, François Hollande, has extended the country’s state of emergency for another three months. He said the country’s borders were being tightened and vowed that France would show “real force and military action in Syria and Iraq”.
In its travel advice for France, the Foreign Office warned of a high threat from terrorism. It pointed out that the French government has launched a free smartphone app to alert users about possible security incidents, including all major natural, technological and terrorist-related risks. In its travel advice for France, the Foreign Office warned of a high threat from terrorism. It pointed out that the French government has launched a free smartphone app to alert users about possible security incidents, including all major natural, technological and terrorism-related risks.
“Users will be able to view alerts for up to eight geographical areas. The app, called Saip (Système d’alerte et d’information des populations), is available in English and French. You can download the app by entering the term ‘Saip’ in the Apple App store or Google Play.”“Users will be able to view alerts for up to eight geographical areas. The app, called Saip (Système d’alerte et d’information des populations), is available in English and French. You can download the app by entering the term ‘Saip’ in the Apple App store or Google Play.”
About 17 million British nationals visit France every year, according to the Foreign Office, which added: “Most visits are trouble-free. The most common problem reported is pick-pocketing.”About 17 million British nationals visit France every year, according to the Foreign Office, which added: “Most visits are trouble-free. The most common problem reported is pick-pocketing.”
France’s ambassador to London, Sylvie Bermann, has given a telephone number for British people concerned about loved ones in Nice: 00 33 43 17 56 46. Speaking on the steps of the French embassy in Kensington, west London, she said: “France is a strong country, it is resilient country, it is united country. We are determined to fight against terrorism. And we will be stronger than terrorists.” France’s ambassador to London, Sylvie Bermann, has given a telephone number for British people concerned about loved ones in Nice: 00 33 43 17 56 46.
Speaking on the steps of the French embassy in Kensington, west London, Bermann said: “France is a strong country, it is resilient country, it is united country. We are determined to fight against terrorism. And we will be stronger than terrorists.”