As Hurricane Dorian continues to make its way across the Tropical Atlantic. A State of emergency has been called in the US states of Florida, Georgia and North and South Carolina, the category five storm hit the Bahamas, reaching wind speeds of up to 130mph and is moving slowly westward.
The official travel advice from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) with regards to Hurricane Dorian is to “monitor the progress of approaching storms on the US National Hurricane Centre.”
The FCO have also advised travellers to “follow instructions issued by the local authorities, including any evacuation orders.”
Travel plans may need to be revised as the Hurricane continues. Holiday makers who are already at their destination are advised to contact their travel agents for updated advice. Airlines are accommodating holiday makers with rescheduled flight options.
British Airways have issued a statement for their travellers: “If you are due to travel with British Airways to or from Miami, Orlando, Tampa or Fort Lauderdale on Monday 2 September or Tuesday 3 September but no longer wish to travel, you are able to change your booking free of charge and travel on a later date up to and including Sunday 6 September.
“If you booked directly with British Airways please contact us to make these changes, otherwise contact your travel agent.”
Passengers flying with other airlines should check the relevant website for further information well before travelling.
