Since Monday, 2 March, several UK airlines led by British Airways, Ryanair and easyJet have cancelled flights to several destinations in Europe – especially Northern Italy – in response to the coronavirus outbreak and the subsequent slump in demand. Expect further cancellations and consolidations to be announced as the virus spreads.
When you’re thinking of potential difficulties abroad, bear in mind that the two most common causes of holiday deaths are road accidents and drowning. You don’t abandon your holiday just because you hear that someone has had a serious car accident. You respond by making sure that you’re careful how you drive or where you swim. It should be the same with Covid-19.