EASYJET has apologised after making the decision to stop all flights during the coronavirus outbreak.

This leaves people stuck overseas with their journey back home cancelled.

A spokesperson for the airline said: "Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working hard to repatriate more than 45,000 customers from across Europe, and we will continue to work with governments to support the ongoing effort to get people home where needed.

"However, with our number one priority being the safety and wellbeing of customers and crew, and with the travel restrictions across Europe, we took the decision to temporarily ground all of our fleet of aircraft. This means that throughout April, there will be no easyJet flights operating anywhere on our network other than for repatriation.

"If your flight is cancelled as a result of this, I am sorry."

Those who are stuck overseas and planned to fly back with EasyJet can contact their customer service team to switch flights.

Or they can get a voucher or be reimbursed.