They like to get out and about - one of the company's brochures from a previous year
AS the conflict rages on in the Middle East, global bird tours operator Naturetrek has issued an update.
It states: "Fortunately, our business operations have not been impacted too heavily overall by the ongoing travel disruption in the Middle East.
"Naturetrek customers who were on holiday in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Oman at the outbreak of the conflict in Iran are now safely home.
"Those about to travel to India and Sri Lanka have been placed on alternative routes and airlines."
It tells customers: "If you are booked on a Naturetrek tour and are due to travel with Emirates Airlines through Dubai or with Qatar Airways through Doha in the coming months, please be assured that we are monitoring the situation closely.
"As your tour operator, it is our responsibility to ensure that any cancelled flights are rebooked, and we always operate our tours in line with Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office advice for your destination (which includes any country that you might transit through en route).
"If the FCDO advises against travel to your destination, or if we cannot offer a suitable alternative flight to get you to your destination, then in line with our terms and conditions we will offer you the option to rebook your tour or receive a full refund.
"Currently, Emirates and Qatar are allowing flights up to mid-April to be rebooked.
"For future departures, we are waiting to see how the situation progresses and will get in touch with you with an update as we approach the balance due date for your tour."
