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Gonna have to cancel our holiday to Cyprus aren’t we

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notabingthing · 28/02/2026 16:21

we was supposed to be going may but dh thinks it’s too close to Isreal and Iran 😟 would you cancel ?!

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notabingthing · 02/03/2026 05:45

RedToothBrush · 01/03/2026 22:57

Reports that there have now been explosions at the Cyprus military base and UK personnel told to take cover.

OP hang fire. You probably are going to be able to change your holiday with no cost as I suspect there will be updated travel advice very soon

Just woke up to this! I don’t feel so silly now

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RedToothBrush · 01/03/2026 22:58

Headline on Daily Mail on this btw.

RedToothBrush · 01/03/2026 22:57

Reports that there have now been explosions at the Cyprus military base and UK personnel told to take cover.

OP hang fire. You probably are going to be able to change your holiday with no cost as I suspect there will be updated travel advice very soon

Prosecco85 · 01/03/2026 21:52

notabingthing · 28/02/2026 16:21

we was supposed to be going may but dh thinks it’s too close to Isreal and Iran 😟 would you cancel ?!

Which company have you booked with? Some companies allow you to change your holiday up to 28 days before departure.

babasaclover · 01/03/2026 19:22

notabingthing · 01/03/2026 19:20

thank you ! Did you lose your deposit doing this ?

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No deposits lost no it just carried over to the new booking. I was with jet2

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notabingthing · 01/03/2026 19:20

babasaclover · 01/03/2026 18:00

You can change to any date any location yes. That is what I did as we were going early to Cyprus but knew turkey would not be hot enough so booked for months later

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thank you ! Did you lose your deposit doing this ?

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babasaclover · 01/03/2026 18:00

notabingthing · 01/03/2026 17:15

I have a question if anyone knows - would I be able to choose a different holiday for say the end of the year and obviously pay towards that one instead whatever the difference is ? Would they want another deposit or use the one I’ve already put down ? I’m guessing I’d lose that deposit now wouldn’t it ?

You can change to any date any location yes. That is what I did as we were going early to Cyprus but knew turkey would not be hot enough so booked for months later

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notabingthing · 01/03/2026 17:59

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 17:19

Don’t guess OP go and look at the T&Cs on your booking. Unless someone on here works for TUI we are unlikely to be able to factually help…….

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Very true !

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Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 17:47

NotMeAtAll · 01/03/2026 17:22

Nobody is issuing decrees. Everyone is free to give their opinion.

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I was referring to this comment:-

“The OP has until 20 March to cancel… at least she should wait until mid-March.”

why should she? And talking about what She SHOULD do in the third person rather than addressing the OP directly.

Anyway I don’t want to continue to derail the thread so.…….

NotMeAtAll · 01/03/2026 17:22

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 17:09

If she’s uncomfortable Able and it’s gonna take up a lot of headspace as she watches the news every day whilst this situation escalates who are you to tell her to sit tight?

If she changes her least the likelihood is she will have lots of choice and be able to do some research into what she wants as an alternative holiday.

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Nobody is issuing decrees. Everyone is free to give their opinion.

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 17:19

notabingthing · 01/03/2026 17:15

I have a question if anyone knows - would I be able to choose a different holiday for say the end of the year and obviously pay towards that one instead whatever the difference is ? Would they want another deposit or use the one I’ve already put down ? I’m guessing I’d lose that deposit now wouldn’t it ?

Don’t guess OP go and look at the T&Cs on your booking. Unless someone on here works for TUI we are unlikely to be able to factually help…….

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notabingthing · 01/03/2026 17:15

I have a question if anyone knows - would I be able to choose a different holiday for say the end of the year and obviously pay towards that one instead whatever the difference is ? Would they want another deposit or use the one I’ve already put down ? I’m guessing I’d lose that deposit now wouldn’t it ?

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Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 17:09

Pigeonpoodle · 01/03/2026 16:57

The OP has until 20 March to cancel… at least she should wait until mid-March.

Otherwise it’s a bit like those people who cancel their afternoon plans in the morning because it’s raining, hours before having to leave, only for it to brighten up into a beautiful day!

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If she’s uncomfortable Able and it’s gonna take up a lot of headspace as she watches the news every day whilst this situation escalates who are you to tell her to sit tight?

If she changes her least the likelihood is she will have lots of choice and be able to do some research into what she wants as an alternative holiday.

RedRiverShore6 · 01/03/2026 17:05

I suppose the sooner you change it, the more choice you will have especially if it is half term, depends really what the penalties are for changing, if not much then it will give you peace of mind. You should be looking forward to your holiday, not worrying about it.

Pigeonpoodle · 01/03/2026 16:57

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 16:48

FCDO website states……

Cyprus Regional risks
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts.
British nationals should take sensible precautions, considering their own individual circumstances.

OP if you’re with a travel agency that will let you change to an alternative location then go ahead and do so. Nobody knows what will happen in the coming weeks and months…….

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The OP has until 20 March to cancel… at least she should wait until mid-March.

Otherwise it’s a bit like those people who cancel their afternoon plans in the morning because it’s raining, hours before having to leave, only for it to brighten up into a beautiful day!

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notabingthing · 01/03/2026 16:55

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 16:48

FCDO website states……

Cyprus Regional risks
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts.
British nationals should take sensible precautions, considering their own individual circumstances.

OP if you’re with a travel agency that will let you change to an alternative location then go ahead and do so. Nobody knows what will happen in the coming weeks and months…….

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Thanks for this. We’re going with jet2 who’ve always been great in the past so I’m confident all will be okay to change location. We may even just go on a caravan holiday instead, need to have a think.

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nondrinker1985 · 01/03/2026 16:54

I dunno we are looking into deals to Dubai

Pigeonpoodle · 01/03/2026 16:54

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 14:08

It’s probably good good job you’re not in charge of anything…….

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Talk about pot and kettle… Flights from
Cyprus to Israel and certain Middle-East destinations have been cancelled… That applies to flights to/from EVERYWHERE to Israel and the ME. Please stop posting alarmist misinformation.

Goatsarebest · 01/03/2026 16:49

NeverDropYourMooncup · 28/02/2026 16:28

It's the best part of 1200 miles from Cyprus to Tehran. Do you expect somebody to avoid travelling to Leicester from Newcastle because there's a volcano erupting outside Reykjavik or problems with rush hour traffic in Moscow?

It's about 240 to Israel (please try and use autocorrect if you aren't able to spell the country's name). Best cancel that Leicester visit if Plymouth Argyle are playing at home and getting a bit rowdy next week, too.

Pathetic post. It is completely different to be traveling to an area beween two Countries at war using misiles as their main agression than to another city in a peaceful Country. Nobody needs to be alarmist but this is just wrong.

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 16:48

PoppyFleur · 01/03/2026 15:45

The headline, like most click bait headlines, is misleading. The only flights cancelled are the ones to the affected regions in the Middle East.

https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/local/cyprus-airports-cancel-flights-as-us-and-israel-strike-iran/

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FCDO website states……

Cyprus Regional risks
There is a heightened risk of regional tension. Escalation could lead to travel disruption and other unanticipated impacts.
British nationals should take sensible precautions, considering their own individual circumstances.

OP if you’re with a travel agency that will let you change to an alternative location then go ahead and do so. Nobody knows what will happen in the coming weeks and months…….

Pigeonpoodle · 01/03/2026 16:43

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 12:06

Military bases in Cyprus have been hit.

Your analogies are wide off the mark.

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I don’t see any credible (or even non-credible) news stating this.

PoppyFleur · 01/03/2026 15:45

Somersetlady · 01/03/2026 14:08

It’s probably good good job you’re not in charge of anything…….

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The headline, like most click bait headlines, is misleading. The only flights cancelled are the ones to the affected regions in the Middle East.

https://in-cyprus.philenews.com/local/cyprus-airports-cancel-flights-as-us-and-israel-strike-iran/

TheJustJoker · 01/03/2026 15:44

Don’t cancel unless the FCO issues a do not travel statement. If they deem it safe then you’ll be fine.

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notabingthing · 01/03/2026 15:39

RedRiverShore6 · 01/03/2026 15:27

If it's a package could you change it to somewhere else, you mentioned Majorca

Yes we will most likely do this, don’t mind paying an admin charge.

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