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F1 bosses take action to help staff reach Australia amid Middle East travel chaos

The conflict in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption in recent days

The Independent UK

Middle East countries waive fines for travellers stranded due to Iran conflict

In Qatar, visit visas have automatically been extended by one month, while the UAE has said affected tourists will not have to pay any fines when they leave the country.

Euronews

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

The Independent UK

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Is Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport Open? Iran's Primary Gateway for Flights, Remains Fully Closed

TEHRAN, Iran — Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA), Iran's primary gateway for international flights, remains fully closed with no commercial arrivals or departures as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strikes across the region.

International Business Times

Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis

Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on Iran

The Guardian - UK

Wong warns ‘there are limits’ to helping Australians affected by flight cancellations amid Iran conflict

Government has not yet committed to repatriation flights as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways cancel flights

The Guardian - AU

Almost half of Heathrow-Middle East flights cancelled

Twenty-four of the 56 flights that were scheduled to depart from the London airport on Sunday for the region have been axed.

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Full list of all London flights cancelled as war rages in Middle East

Dozens more flights from Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted to the Middle East have been cancelled on Thursday

Evening Standard

Travel chaos continues as all UK flights to and from Middle East grounded for days

Major travel disruption comes as one person was killed and at least seven injured after a drone was intercepted targeting Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

The Independent UK

UK flights to and from Middle East remain suspended until Monday, airlines say

Iran reportedly targeted countries across the region with missiles after the US and Israel launched military action against it.

Evening Standard

UK travellers face chaos as Middle East airspace shuts after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Explosions were reported across the Middle East before Iran and Iraq moved to shut their skies

Evening Standard

Middle East airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran

The attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond

The Independent UK

Doha and Dubai in Lockdown Mode After US Strike Escalation Sparks Regional Airspace Crisis Across Middle East

A US strike on Iran has led to significant airspace closures in the Middle East, affecting major aviation hubs like Doha and Dubai.

International Business Times UK

Middle East travel advice: Simon Calder answers your questions as strikes cause aviation chaos

Hundreds of thousands of airline passengers have had their travel plans disrupted

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‘It’s chaos here’: Britons left stranded as flights cancelled after Trump’s strikes on Iran

Major travel disruption as hundreds of flights cancelled across the Middle East due to Iran airstrikes

The Independent UK

US-Iran strikes: What flight cancellations and Middle East airspace closures mean for passengers’ rights

Tens of thousands of British travellers are caught up in the unfolding cancellation chaos – these are your rights if you’re one of them

The Times of India

Qatar Airways temporarily suspends Doha flights amid regional airspace closure

Qatar Airways has decided to temporarily suspend flights to and from Doha following the closure of the Qatari airspace. Flights will be resumed once the airspace closure is lifted, said the airline in a statement on X.

The Independent UK

More flights canceled as Qatar Airways suspends travel to and from Doha

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The Independent UK

Travel chaos as Dubai and Doha flights suspended after US and Israeli strikes on Iran

On a typical day, around 250,000 passengers arrive and depart at Dubai – the busiest international airport in the world

The Times of India

Qatar Airways launches QVerse Island, virtual Doha experience in Fortnite

Qatar Airways has launched QVerse Island in Fortnite, a virtual representation of Doha designed to inspire travel. Players explore iconic landmarks and complete missions, with opportunities to win real flights and rewards. This initiative leverages gaming to engage potential travelers early in their planning process.

Evening Standard

A new airline, first-class apartments and built-in speakers — welcome to a new golden age of luxury travel

This year, even economy is getting the jet-set treatment. The sky’s the limit for airlines now, reports John Arlidge

Euronews

The Trump bump: Boeing orders soar past Airbus after seven sluggish years

Boeing outsold Airbus on aircraft orders in 2025 for the first time in seven years, as Washington promotes US manufacturing abroad.

The Independent UK

Revealed: The global airline with the best economy seats

Carriers were judged on design, seat pitch and headrest comfort

Fortune

These are the 10 most on-time airlines in the world, and only one American company made the cut

The only U.S. airline on Cirium’s top 10 list came in last place.

The Independent UK

Best and worst airlines for long-haul flights revealed — and two US carriers come bottom of the ranking

The index has been compiled by an analysis of ratings from Skytrax, AirlineQuality, Tripadvisor, Trustpilot and consumer advocacy group Which?

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