TUI has been forced to cancel more holidays until next month.
The tour operator has confirmed that all packages to Sri Lanka have been cancelled until September 11.
TUI said in it's latest statement on the website: "Due to the ongoing political and economic instability in Sri Lanka, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have advised against all but essential travel.
"As a result, we’ve unfortunately had to cancel all holidays to Sri Lanka departing up to and including 11 September 2022.
"We will be proactively contacting all impacted customers in departure date order to discuss their options.
"Please note this advice does not apply to customers transiting through Sri Lanka’s international airport."
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However, just hours after the cancellations, the Foreign Office lifted the travel ban.
The latest statement confirmed: "The FCO no longer advise against all but essential travel to Sri Lanka."
Despite the travel ban ending, the FCO still warns the country is suffering from "shortages of basic necessities including medicines, cooking gas, fuel and food due to the economic crisis.
Holidaymakers are warned to get "appropriate travel insurance" if travelling to Sri Lanka.
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The country's state of emergency is due to end tomorrow.
It's not just TUI cancelling flights right now.
British Airways is cancelling 10,000 flights this winter, affecting both long and short haul routes.
German flag carrier Lufthansa has cancelled thousands of flights this summer due to both staff shortages and strike action.
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And Wizz Air confirmed that nearly all flights from Cardiff Airport will be cancelled for the next six months, citing "economic pressures".
The cancellations come after a summer of chaos caused by a huge demand in travel, as well as staff shortages and strike action.
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