Jet2 has cancelled its flights and holidays to Austria after a surge in coronavirus cases led to a new national lockdown.
A popular winter holiday destination thanks to its Christmas markets and ski resorts, the news comes a blow to holidaymakers.
Strict restrictions have been reintroduced across the country, with protective measures remaining in place into December, NottinghamshireLive reports.
People have been told to work from home and only to leave the house for essential purposes. Schools are open, although parents are asked to keep children at home if possible.
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Restaurants, bars, hairdressers, theatres and non-essential shops must all shut.
The covid lockdown is in place for 10 days, but can be extended for a further period if necessary, the nation's authorities have said.
Jet2holidays has now cancelled all holidays to Austria for passengers travelling between November 22 and December 1, 2021.
The tour operator issued the following statement: “Due to the Austrian government imposing a national lockdown, we have taken the decision to suspend flights and holidays to Vienna up to and including December 1.
“Where customers are affected by any programme changes, we have been repeatedly recognised by independent travel agents for how we have handled this, and all affected trade bookings will be cancelled with a relevant refund.
“For bookings due to travel to Vienna after December 1, we will provide a further update ahead of then."
Capital city Vienna is a popular destination for Christmas markets and city breaks. Jet2 also flies to Salzburg for ski trips.
This is Austria's fourth national lockdown since the pandemic began.
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