TRAVEL ADVICE
The UK Government Foreign Office advise against all travel to Bahrain until further notice.
For more details regarding the situation in Bahrain click HERE

TRAVEL INSURANCE
You may or may not decide to heed Foreign Office advisories, however it is important to be aware of the dangers and also that most travel insurance cover is invalid if you travel whilst the advice is in effect.
Interestingly, today, the ba.com website appears to accept reservations without giving a warning.

CANCELLATION OF PRE-BOOKED TICKETS
Some airlines are more flexible regarding cancellation charges or rebooking, when a travel advisory is in effect. Alternatively, travel insurance should cover you providing the original booking was made prior to the situation developing