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Yesterday Dubai – tomorrow, who knows? How Iran conflict could change UK travel plans once and for all

Dubai, seen for decades as a safe and serene haven, now finds itself on the Foreign Office no-go – along with Abu Dhabi, just down the road in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar. So what does this mean for the future of tourism in the Gulf? Simon Calder finds…

The Independent UK

Can we rely on our airline to get us back safely to the UK?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling home from Cambodia, cancelled flights from Sri Lanka, choosing between refunds and rebookings, and the ETA rules for dual citizens

The Independent UK

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

The Independent UK

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Which London-Dubai flights are operating and which are cancelled? Latest travel news amid Middle East conflict

Latest flight cancellations as passengers have faced over two weeks of travel disruption due to the regional conflict

Evening Standard

UAE travel alert: Etihad Airways announces schedule for March 10-12, check destinations

The Iran-US-Israel war has left thousands of passengers stranded across the UAE due to airspace shutdown, flight cancellations and mid-air diversions. While the UAE authorities have been commended for their aid to the tourists, providing hotel and food vouchers along with transportation, many have been vying to go home on…

The Times of India

How will the Gulf crisis hit passenger confidence? Travel industry figures make their predictions

Exclusive: ‘To be honest, it feels like Covid part two’ says Julia Lo Bue-Said, CEO of Advantage Travel Partnership

The Independent UK

UAE to India flights resume? Air India to operate 32 special flights on March 9

Thousands of travellers have been stranded across the UAE since February 28, after widespread airspace closures were announced in the region. Triggered by the rising geopolitical tensions due to the Iran-US-Israel war, numerous Gulf countries and those connected to their airways, were forced to cancel and reschedule flights, forcing numerous…

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How long will Gulf flight chaos continue – and what are stranded passengers’ options?

The Man Who Pays His Way: How will the Middle East airlines ever rebuild confidence?

The Independent UK

Airline groundings expose depth of world travel’s reliance on Gulf corridor

Restart of operations will be a relief to those stranded but may not dispel doubts raised by past week about key transit hub

The Guardian - UK

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai: How to claim refunds, rebook for UAE flights amid US-Israel war against Iran

Middle East air travel faced major disruptions due to airspace closures, leading to widespread flight cancellations. Major UAE carriers like Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are offering flexible rebooking, refunds and travel credits to affected passengers. While operations are gradually resuming, travellers are advised to stay updated and utilise…

The Times of India

Middle East flights: Lufthansa and Air France extend suspensions on key routes

Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October.

Euronews

Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? Airport Remains Partially Open Amid Regional Disruptions, Limited Flights Operating

Zayed International Airport (AUH), the main gateway to the United Arab Emirates capital, is partially operational as of March 6, 2026, following several days of significant disruptions tied to escalating regional tensions in the Middle East.

International Business Times

How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US conflict

‘Operation Epic Fury’ has created a vast no-go zone over the Middle East for commercial flights, with east-west services rerouted and thousands of cancelations in major Gulf hubs

The Independent UK

I was stranded in the UAE – the rescue mission is a shambles

Exclusive: ‘We packed immediately and took a taxi, unsure whether the airport was even open. It was a leap of faith’

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International Business Times

Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport Operates Under Limited Capacity

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH), the primary gateway to Abu Dhabi and a major hub for Etihad Airways, remains partially operational as of March 4, 2026, but with severe restrictions due to ongoing regional security developments tied to escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States…

The Independent UK

Simon Calder answers your Middle East travel questions – from when to accept refunds to what to do if stranded

ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers travellers’ questions on Middle East travel disruption – from cancelled flights and refunds to passenger rights and what to do if stranded

The Guardian - UK

Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday

Some repatriation flights depart as governments around the world work to extract their citizens from the region

Evening Standard

Families reunite in emotional scenes as flight from Abu Dhabi carrying stranded Brits lands at Heathrow

A limited number of flights have been able to leave the United Arab Emirates carrying Brits stranded after the outbreak of the war in the Middle East

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The Independent UK

US-Iran strikes: What Americans need to know about flight disruption in the Middle East

Thousands of travelers have been stranded amid air strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on neighboring Gulf states

Evening Standard

Government ‘looking at all options’ to support Britons as some flights resume

A flight to London’s Heathrow, likely to be carrying stranded UK nationals, departed from the United Arab Emirates capital on Monday.

Euronews

Middle East travellers warned about scammers impersonating airline support accounts

Passengers requesting information about scheduled flights from airlines such as Emirates and Etihad are being approached by users asking for their contact details.

Euronews

Iran war: UAE starts exceptional flights for stranded passengers

The first flights from the UAE took off just before 3 pm local time on Monday 2 March.

International Business Times

(VIDEO) Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? International Airport Remains Closed Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH), the main gateway to the UAE capital and a key hub for Etihad Airways, remains shuttered with all flight operations suspended as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to ongoing regional security threats stemming from U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran…

The Guardian - AU

Should you cancel your flight due to the Iran conflict? Here’s what Australian travellers need to know

One expert warns some airfares can’t be refunded unless the airline itself decides it won’t fly

The Conversation

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Travellers are being advised not to cancel their tickets for flights through the Middle East and check with their airlines, as airspace remains closed indefinitely.

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