Bombay travellers - read this!
If you were planning to fly to Bombay in the near future, you would be well advised to change your travel plans. According to the article “Westerners flying to Bombay may not have travel insurance cover!” if you fly to Bombay, you will be going against the advice of the Foreign Office, which could make your insurance policy null and void. Check with your insurance company before you set off.
If you are already in Bombay, the best thing to do is to remain inside your accommodation and tune into the news and press reports. If you are in or around Bombay, the telephone number for advice is the Foreign Office on 0091 11 2419 2288.
If Bombay is included your original tour schedule, a number of travel operators (including Explore and Kuoni) are re-routing customers to avoid the city. Please call your tour operator for updates.
Wherever you find yourself, have a very safe journey.