The UK has charted flights to assist transport British nationals out of Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa ripped via the Caribbean.
As much as 8,000 holidaying British residents are in Jamaica because it reels from one of many strongest Atlantic hurricanes in historical past.
Folks have been ordered to remain indoors after Hurricane Melissa swept over the Caribbean island, which can also be dwelling to 50,000 twin nationals, with vacationers locked down in accommodations.
The Overseas, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace (FCDO) mentioned in an announcement that it was chartering the flights to assist bolster industrial capability.
It mentioned the chartered flights had been for these “who are unable to fly home commercially”, however that it was additionally working intently with journey firms to revive flights for holidaymakers and British nationals.
“All British nationals who have already registered via the Register Your Presence portal will automatically be contacted and provided with a link to the booking portal once airports are open,” an FCDO spokesperson mentioned.
“If you are a British national in Jamaica wanting to leave on a flight and have not already registered your presence, you should do so immediately.
“Travellers ought to contact their airline or journey supplier within the first occasion to see if industrial choices can be found, and if they’ve already booked a flight dwelling to verify whether it is nonetheless working.
“We will prioritise those who are most vulnerable, for example those with medical needs and children, in allocating seats on the flight. The cost of a seat will be based on standard commercial rates.”
The FCDO mentioned it could contact those that are allotted a seat on the flights instantly and urged British nationals to not make their strategy to the airport until they’re contacted.
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