‘Smell Blood’—Pep Guardiola, Man City Players Disagree on Premier League Title Chances Mikel Arteta had a firm response to talk of Arsenal’s wobbling title challenge. Sports Illustrated · Mar 23
Etihad and Qatar Airways enhance loyalty programmes as Iran war impacts flights ‘The change recognises that many members have experienced disruptions to their travel plans,’ said Etihad The Independent UK · Mar 21
Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open Right Now? Zayed International Airport Handling Flights Though In Limited Capacity Zayed International Airport, the main gateway to the United Arab Emirates capital, is open and handling flights as of March 19. International Business Times · Mar 19
Which airlines are still flying to the Middle East and what happens if I fly there? The ‘Middle East 3’ – Emirates and Etihad of the UAE and Qatar Airways – are resuming flying The Independent UK · Mar 19
Major Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel. Euronews · Mar 19
Tottenham vs. Atletico Madrid: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Spurs have a Champions League mountain to climb after last week’s debacle in Madrid. Sports Illustrated · Mar 18
Bayern Munich vs. Atalanta: Preview, Predictions and Lineups A masterclass in Bergamo means Bayern have all but secured their quarterfinal place. Sports Illustrated · Mar 18
Liverpool vs. Galatasaray: Preview, Predictions and Lineups A solitary goal in Istanbul means the Turkish giants hold a slender advantage. Sports Illustrated · Mar 18
Real Madrid Player Ratings vs. Man City: Vintage Vinicius Jr Silences Etihad Los Blancos have now eliminated City from the Champions League in the last three seasons. Sports Illustrated · Mar 17
I flew through Abu Dhabi’s no-go zone – here’s what happened Exclusive: The Foreign Office says Abu Dhabi and Dubai are off-limits, but flights to and from both airports are full of UK holidaymakers. Simon Calder checked in for a flight to the ‘danger zone’ to find out what awaits them The Independent UK · Mar 17
Heathrow Terminal 4 loses third of passengers as Iran war leaves airport empty Exclusive: Cancellations by Qatar Airways, Etihad, Gulf Air, Kuwait Airways and El Al are hitting 9,000 Heathrow passengers daily The Independent UK · Mar 17
UAE March 16 flight update: Emirates suspends flights from Dubai, Etihad Airways and Air India announce limited schedule The escalating tensions amid the Iran vs US-Israel war, have left much of the Middle East in a crisis. From flights to roadways and even markets, every aspect of daily life has been affected while the authorities work their best to monitor the situation and calm it. The Times of India · Mar 16
‘DM your details’: Travellers warned of scam airline accounts as Iran war disrupts flights Criminals exploiting Middle East crisis by targeting customers seeking help or refunds from affected carriers The Guardian - UK · Mar 15
The Independent UK · Mar 14 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 · Mar 14 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 · Mar 13 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
Evening Standard · Mar 12 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
The Times of India · Mar 10 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 Independent UK · Mar 9 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 Times of India · Mar 9 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…
The Independent UK · Mar 8 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 Guardian - UK · Mar 7 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 Times of India · Mar 6 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…
Euronews · Mar 6 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.