EasyJet has become the latest airline to cancel all its flight to and from Spain due to the coronavirus.
Passengers across both the UK and Spain have been voicing concerns online after being notified of the cancellations last night.
The airline followed the decision made by Jet2 yesterday, where they announced an immediate suspension of flights to and from Mainland Spain, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands for the next seven days.
Some flights from the UK were forced to turn around mid-air to comply with the cancellations.
READ MORE: Your travel, refund and cancellation advice if your Jet2 flight has been cancelled
Now, easyJet has confirmed flights from March 17 to March 29 will be cancelled, and only a number of rescue flights will operate.
It comes after coronavirus cases in Spain rose by 1,500 to more than 5,700 in just one day on Saturday.
With 191 deaths and 6,046 infections, Spain is the worst-hit country in Europe after Italy, which declared a nationwide lockdown on Monday.
READ MORE: Coronavirus: Travel advice as Government warns against all but essential travel to 23 countries
A statement on the company's site read: "easyJet will be operating their normal schedule on Sunday 15 and Monday 16 March to try and allow as many people as possible to return home.
"However, flights from March 17 until March 29 will be cancelled and only a number of rescue flights will operate."
Passengers who have their flights cancelled will receive an email and SMS from easyJet with details of how to book onto the rescue flights.
Your travel advice
Can I get a refund if my flight has been cancelled?
You can get a refund from easyJet if you decide not to travel with them. To do this, you apply through the 'Manage Bookings' section on their website.
What do I do if I decide not to travel?
You can either apply for a refund or choose to switch to a different flight. This can be done through the 'Manage Bookings' section on their website.
What do I do if I'm stuck in Spain?
EasyJet is running a number of rescue flights to bring those stranded abroad home. They will post details of these flights on Monday, March 16, and customers can book these through the Manage Bookings section on their website or turn up at the airport as early as possible on their preferred day of departure.
Seats will be allocated and bookings accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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