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Qatar partially reopens airspace amid Iran and US-Israel war: Allows limited flights as missile strikes continue across Gulf

Qatar has partially reopened its airspace after days of disruption due to regional military tensions. While some evacuation and cargo flights are resuming under strict monitoring, commercial services remain heavily restricted. This move offers a glimmer of hope for stranded travellers and airlines navigating ongoing security concerns across the Middle…

The Times of India · 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.

Euronews · Mar 6

Airspace closure continues: Qatar Airways extends flight suspension

Qatar Airways has halted flights due to airspace closure, urging passengers to await official confirmation before heading to the airport. Operations will resume once authorities declare the airspace safe. Passengers will receive updates on March 7, 2026, and the airline is arranging relief flights. Safety remains paramount.

The Times of India · Mar 6

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Qatar Airways sets up Oman hub for passengers stranded by Iran-US conflict

Exclusive: From Friday, a small number of jets will travel from Muscat to Heathrow

The Independent UK · Mar 5

'You're stuck for days', minister warns tens of thousands of Britons stranded in Iran war zone

Many of the 138,000 UK citizens who registered with the Foreign Office for help to get home will have to wait ‘yet a little while longer’ for a flight, says minister

Evening Standard · Mar 5

Qatar Airways to operate relief flights from Muscat and Riyadh

While Qatar’s airspace remains closed, the airline is set to begin operations in nearby cities to help those who are stranded due to the US-Israel and Iran conflict.

Euronews · Mar 5

Gulf crisis reveals air passengers’ rights rules are unfit for purpose

Plane Talk: Middle East aviation shutdown has left millions stranded

The Independent UK · Mar 5

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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 · Mar 4

‘We’re on our honeymoon in a war zone’: Newlywed Brits stranded in Oman denied spot on UK’s first repatriation flight

Darren Osbourn and Nicola Smith were returning from their Thailand wedding when they were diverted after the Middle East crisis broke out

The Independent UK · Mar 4

Qatar Airways extends flight suspension amid continued airspace closure

Qatar Airways has halted all flights due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Passengers are awaiting updates as authorities determine when it's safe to resume operations. The airline will restart services only after official clearance. The next update is scheduled for March 6th at 9 AM Doha time.

The Times of India · Mar 4

Meet the stranded travellers paying thousands to get home amid Middle East crisis

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The Independent UK · Mar 3

British couple spend almost £10k for flights home from Sydney

Stranded holidaymakers are having to dig deep to find alternative ways home

The Independent UK · Mar 3

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 Independent UK · Mar 3

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 · Mar 3

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Euronews · Mar 3

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 2

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

International Business Times · Mar 2

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.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 2

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

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The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

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

Evening Standard · Mar 1

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.

Evening Standard · Mar 1

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 · Mar 1

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 1

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

Evening Standard · Mar 1

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

The Independent UK · Mar 1

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

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