Sharm el-Sheikh flights suspended: Your rights if you're at the resort or planning to fly there

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Tourists have been stuck in Sharm as a result of the decision to ground flights back to the UK Credit: PA

Airlines and holiday companies have grounded flights to and from the Egyptian resort of Sharm el-Sheikh following a change in travel advice from the Foreign Office.

Most of the tour operators affected by the grounding of Sharm flights have waived re-booking fees and offered flights to alternative destinations.

ITV News looks at some of the key questions for holidaymakers.

  • When will those in Sharm being coming home?

Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond has said he expects measures to be in place for airlines to start bringing people home from Friday. But the process could take up to 10 days.

  • Who covers the extra costs if you're stuck in Sharm el-Sheikh?

Tour operators will meet the extra accommodation costs for people on a package holiday.

  • What happens if you're not on a package holiday?

Independent travellers should contact their travel insurance provider.

The Association of British Insurers has said travel policies will continue to provide cover for holidaymakers waiting to return home.

Tourists have been stuck in Sharm as a result of the decision to ground flights back to the UK Credit: PA

  • What should you do if you were due to travel to Sharm in the days ahead?

Consumers booked on package holidays leaving within the next 48 hours are entitled to a refund or an alternative trip - but they may have to pay for any difference in price.

  • What about those travelling in the next few weeks?

Contact your tour operator as the different companies have different policies and responses - some, like Thomas Cook, have cancelled all flights to Sharm up and including Thursday 12 November.

Latest travel advice from airlines and tour operators

Different operators have different policies regarding delays Credit: PA

  • What is the current travel advice for Sharm el-Shekih?

The Foreign Office is advising against all but essential travel by air to or from Sharm airport.

Anyone who ignores this advice will invalidate their travel insurance.

  • Will you be able to claim compensation?

It isn't clear what compensation will be available.

Where a situation arises that is outside of a company's control its not normally possible to claim compensation.

But in the 'special circumstances' of the British government grounding UK flights, it is best to contact your tour operator.