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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mathilde Grandjean

UK flights to and from Middle East suspended until Monday as travel chaos strands thousands

  • Major airlines have suspended flights to and from countries in the Middle East until at least Monday due to ongoing regional conflict.
  • The flight suspensions follow an attack by US and Israeli forces on Iran, described as pre-emptive, which prompted retaliatory missile strikes from Iran targeting Israel and other Middle Eastern nations.
  • Emirates has halted all operations to and from Dubai until 3pm UAE time on Monday, advising passengers to rebook or request a refund for travel up to March 5.
  • Etihad Airways has suspended flights to and from Abu Dhabi until 2am UAE time on Monday, with Qatar Airways also confirming temporary suspensions due to Qatari airspace closure.
  • The Foreign Office has advised British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates to register their presence with the UK Government for updates on the situation.

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