Is it too early to apply for a refund of flights booked for June?

Simon Calder answers your questions on cancellations, BA routes being cut, and when we’re likely to be able to travel again

Alicante won’t be seeing any holidaying Britons in the near future

Q You reported that Ryanair will not be flying anything like normally until July. Does that mean I can start applying now for my money back for a flight from Bournemouth to Alicante in June – and how long will it take for me to get the cash?

Dave W

A On Friday, Europe’s biggest budget airline told investors that it will not operate more than the current skeleton service until July. Ryanair’s present schedule consists mainly of services between the UK and the Republic of Ireland, with a few departures from Stansted to Continental destinations.