Warden Notice 35/03 (31 December 2003)

British Airways has cancelled its flight BA 263 from Heathrow Airport to King Khalid International Airport, Riyadh for security reasons. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) is amending its Travel Advice for Saudi Arabia to reflect this.

We continue to advise against all but essential travel to the Kingdom. And we continue to believe terrorists are planning further attacks in Saudi Arabia, and that these could be in the final stages of preparation. The detailed advice is available at www.fco.gov.uk/travel and at the Embassy's new website www.britishembassy.gov.uk/saudiarabia via the short cut menu.

British nationals in Saudi Arabia should continue to maintain a high level of vigilance. They should take all necessary steps to protect their safety and ensure they have confidence in their individual security arrangements.

The latest information about British Airways' flights is available on their website www.ba.com and by telephone from their local offices in Riyadh (01) 464 -5550 and Jeddah (02) 663 - 7777.

William John Neil
HM Consul

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