How is the conflict in Israel and the Palestinian Territories affecting trips?
There has been a major escalation in the long running conflict between Israel and Palestine. On 7th October 2023, Palestinian militant group, Hamas, launched an attack on Israel. Israel then retaliated by declaring a state of war and striking targets in Gaza. Much Better Adventures do not run trips in Israel & the Palestinian Territories.
On 1st October 2024, Jordanian airspace was closed as a precautionary measure for around two hours, however it has since reopened and our host has confirmed that Amman airport is fully functioning. The situation remains stable inside the country as it is not involved in the conflict taking place in other parts of the region.
We understand you might have some questions or concerns about travelling so take a look at these FAQs below:
1. Are trips in Jordan still running normally?
Our trips in Jordan have been operating normally since the conflict started and continue to do so.
All trips are operated in line with the British FCDO travel advice and our own expert security advisors. Both the FCDO and our security advisors confirm that trips are safe to run but we are keeping a close eye on developments in the region and if the advice for Jordan changes, we will update customers with any news straight away.
We are also in close contact with our local hosts in Jordan: they have reported that local conditions remain peaceful and unaffected by recent events.
2. Can I cancel or postpone my trip?
As trips are continuing to operate normally, cancellations or date changes are possible but subject to usual booking terms and conditions and therefore may incur fees. If the advice from the FCDO and our security team advice changes, then you will have the option to change your dates or get a refund (see question 6).
3. Should I travel if I am an Israeli National?
If you are an Israeli National due to (or planning to) travel to Jordan, we would recommend you postpone your trip for your own safety.
4. Can I still book a trip to Jordan?
Absolutely. However we would strongly recommend making sure you take out travel insurance which includes cancellation cover at the time of booking, just in case you end up needing to make last-minute changes to your flights.
Visit the review section on our Trip Pages to read customer reviews, which we hope will provide some extra reassurance if needed! Rebecca travelled on our recent Hike Jordan and Snorkel the Red Sea trip.
5. What extra travel advice is there to keep me safe while in Jordan?
- Monitor and follow your own national government's travel safety and security advisory scheme, such as that of the FCDO for UK citizens.
- Whilst on their trip, speak to your Host and follow advice specific to the area you are travelling in.
- Avoid public demonstrations, protests or gatherings.
- Avoid displaying any political or overtly religious symbols and conversations about politics, or the security situation, in public settings.
- Avoid taking photographs that are not of tourist related scenes - ask your host if you are unsure.
6. What happens if my trip does get cancelled at short notice?
You will get a full refund, or have the option to change dates or take credit to travel on a different adventure. Regardless of which option you choose we will provide you with a document to support you making a claim for flights with your travel insurance: so do ensure you have taken out cancellation cover straight away.
7. What happens if the UK FDCO travel advice changes while my trip is in progress?
We receive real-time safety updates and travel advice for Jordan from the UK FCDO. In addition, our local host is based in Jordan and provides us with regular updates from this area. Your safety is our priority so in the event that the UK travel advice changes whilst your trip is in progress, then measures will be taken to comply with the advice. Your local host and their team are able to support travellers on the ground and have contingency plans for their trips. We also work with an expert security and incident management partner who is available 24/7 to offer additional support, if required.
Nb. If you are not a UK citizen, you should monitor the advice of your national government's foreign travel advisory.
If anything changes, we will post further updates on this page. Our customer service team are also always here to help: you can contact them on hello@muchbetteradventures.com.
Last update: 28th October 2024
