TRAVEL AWARE INFORMATION
Staying Safe and Healthy Abroad
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.
See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.
See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.
Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.
See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.
See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.
The advice can change so check regularly for updates.
ALL TRAVEL ALERTS
UPDATED: THURSDAY 10TH OCTOBER | 14:00
HURRICAINE MILTON UPDATE 
The safety of our customers is our top priority, and we are closely monitoring the path of Hurricane Milton as it passes over Florida. As a result, Melbourne Orlando International Airport is experiencing severe disruption.
For TUI flight customers due to travel to Florida:
The two flights scheduled to operate to Melbourne Orlando International Airport on Thursday 10th October will now operate on Friday 11th October. Customers will receive comms directly from TUI to confirm their new flight times. These flights include:
10/10/24 – TOM742 from Glasgow Airport
10/10/24 – TOM664 from Birmingham Airport
The one flight scheduled to operate to Melbourne Orlando International Airport on Friday 11th October will operate as planned. This flight is:
11/10/24 – TOM246 from Manchester Airport
For customers due to travel to Florida on non-TUI flights:
Customers should check directly with their airline for updates regarding their flight schedule
For customers currently in Florida:
Tropical storms and hurricanes are not uncommon in the area and our hotels and resort teams are experienced in preparing for them.
If you’re in destination already, for your safety and wellbeing please follow any instructions given by your hotel management and resort teams.
If you need any additional support, you can contact us via the First Choice app or our contact centre at 0203 451 2690.
UPDATED: TUESDAY 08TH OCTOBER | 15:20
THE ENTRY EXIT System (EES)
From November 2024, the EU plans to introduce the Entry/Exit system (EES). The exact date that EES will be introduced has not been confirmed. When the EES is operational it’s planned that all entry and exit movements will be registered electronically.
Before you travel, there’s nothing different you need to do, the Advanced Passenger Information (API) form you already complete will be used by the airline to send your details. If you choose to check-in at the airport your information will be sent to the EU during the check-in process.
Upon arrival at your destination, the first time you use it might take a bit longer than usual to pass through border control as your biometric data (face image and four fingerprints) will be collected. Children under 12 years old will not have their fingerprints collected.
On the day of travel, in case there are any delays, you may wish to take along extra water to make your airport journey more comfortable.
You can find out more by visiting EU EES website and https://www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-entryexit-system.
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