We recently booked a long weekend to Madrid with BA for later this month but feel uncomfortable about the confirmation of Ebola there. We believe we should be responsible about travelling — both for our own health and what we might bring back to the UK. We are not seeking a refund (unless it’s possible) and would be happy to travel somewhere else, or change the dates. What do you advise? — Gail Martin
October is an ideal time to visit Madrid, with the summer heat dwindling and before winter takes a grip. Were I fortunate enough to be going, I would be concerned about two things: the sometimes reckless driving you encounter and the high incidence of street crime.
I don’t imagine you are planning to visit the capital’s hospital for infectious diseases and place yourself in close proximity to the colleagues of the unfortunate nurse who contracted Ebola to exchange bodily fluids. I also presume that you’ll take the normal basic health precautions for any trip — notably keeping your hands clean and washing them before meals. In which case, I cannot see any possible risk.
BA will not relax its booking conditions for travellers going to Spain to allow for refunds, postponements or re-routing, and I can see no reason why it should.
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