Britain Advises Its Citizens Against All But Essential Travel to Saudi Arabia
The British Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia, warning of risks at King Khalid Airport and the likelihood of further attacks and disruptions.
The British Foreign Office has advised its citizens against all but essential travel to Saudi Arabia, in a warning covering all regions of the Kingdom, according to 'Travel Weekly' magazine.
The Ministry requested Britons to avoid King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, warning that additional attacks on the airport, flight disruptions, and cancellations are 'highly likely'.
The Ministry suggested that those wishing to depart consider exiting overland to a neighboring country, amid ongoing regional tensions and their impact on air traffic.
The warning comes after a series of flight cancellations and suspensions by international airlines to Saudi Arabia, serving as an additional indicator of the scale of pressure facing the travel sector to the Kingdom.
What do these terms mean?
Travel Advisory: Official guidance issued by a country's government to its citizens regarding the safety of traveling to a specific country.
Essential Travel Only: A recommendation to postpone non-essential trips and limit travel to necessary cases.
Overland Exit: Leaving the country via border crossings by car or bus instead of by plane.
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