The mother of a British skydiving instructor says she is worried that her son may not be able to return home.
Sharon Broughton describes the plight of her son and many others stranded travellers as ‘scared’ and ‘desperate’ as they try to find ways to travel back to the UK.
Her son, Ben Gingold, decided to travel home after losing his job and accommodation due to the coronavirus pandemic.
According to the Associated Press, he purchased the last seat available, a business class ticket to the UK.
Australia’s government introduced measures to slow the spread of the virus outbreak which restricts its citizens from travelling overseas.
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International flight routes were slashed before the Foreign Office issued a warning to return home immediately.
Many who had already seen the writing on the wall have been scrambling for days to rebook cancelled flights while the airline industry descends into chaos as countries close borders to foreigners.
The Home Office has announced it will extend visas for UK nationals who are stuck abroad due to the coronavirus crisis.
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