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Would you book flights for June via the Middle East?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on

The Independent UK

‘Getting out of bed felt hard. Playing felt impossible: I look back at those periods and I don’t really know how I found the strength to get through’ Kim Little’s incredible journey to overcome adversity and lead Arsenal to Champions League glory

Kim Little spoke about her journey from a small village in Scotland to selling out the Emirates and the highs and lows in between

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Dubai International Airport Open on March 31, 2026: DXB Operating with Limited Flights

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open and operational on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, processing a reduced schedule of arrivals and departures amid ongoing regional security challenges and the aftermath of a drone-related incident that briefly halted flights the previous day.

International Business Times

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Easter bank holiday: All the travel disruption expected for air, road and rail

Around 21 million leisure journeys are expected to take place this weekend, with travel disruption likely across Britain’s roads, airlines and rail networks

Evening Standard

Is Dubai International Airport Open Today? Airport Opened With Flights Operating Amid Lingering Disruptions

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open and operational on Sunday, March 29, 2026, with scheduled departures and arrivals continuing throughout the day despite ongoing challenges from regional security concerns, earlier drone-related incidents and heavy rainfall that battered the emirate earlier in the week.

International Business Times

Is Is Dubai International Airport Open Now? Operations Continue with Delays Amid Regional Tensions

Dubai International Airport (DXB) remained open for limited commercial flight operations on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with Emirates and flydubai maintaining reduced schedules despite ongoing regional security concerns, recent weather disruptions and a backlog of delays from earlier airspace restrictions.

International Business Times

‘Dubai will return as a holiday destination – because of influencer zeal’, says expert

Exclusive: ‘Those promoting the emirate have strong incentives to continue reinforcing that image. It's a bit like Bitcoin: you want it to keep going up’ – Ash Bhardwaj

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Middle East Airports Chaos 2026: Full List of Closed vs Open Hubs Amid Iran War

Air travel across the Middle East remains in turmoil as of late March 2026, with major airports operating under severe restrictions or partial closures following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions that triggered widespread airspace shutdowns.

International Business Times

Could Paris be the new gateway to Australia for British travellers?

Exclusive: Qantas steps up flights between Europe and Sydney as airline cashes in on Middle East shutdown

The Independent UK

UAE airport updates for March 26, 2026: Flight delays, cancellations as rainy weather disrupts Dubai, Abu Dhabi travel

Unstable weather is wreaking havoc on UAE aviation, causing widespread flight delays and cancellations. Major airlines like Emirates and Etihad are operating reduced schedules, urging passengers to check flight statuses and expect disruptions. This situation is compounded by a fragile recovery phase following earlier regional instability, leaving the aviation system…

The Times of India

UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia

Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka

The Independent UK

'Far from being ghost town': Indian founder defends Dubai as panic over city's life circulates online

The Iran-US-Israel war has entered its fourth week today on Monday, March 23. Over the course, the UAE authorities have been defending attacks from Iran while also ensuring safety and normalcy for the residents of the country.

The Times of India

Middle East flights crisis: 11 answers travellers need as Iran war continues to bring travel chaos

What are the implications of flying to or through the Gulf?

The Independent UK

Dubai International Airport (DXB) Status Today: Open and Operating With Limited Flights

Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest international hub, remains open and operational on Friday, March 20, 2026

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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.

The Independent UK

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

International Business Times

Middle East Airports Face Ongoing Disruptions Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Major airports across the Middle East remain hampered by airspace restrictions, intermittent closures and security threats as a widening conflict involving Iran

Tom’s Guide

TSA wait times — how to track delays at airports during the government shutdown

The months-long government shutdown is deeply impacting TSA staffing levels, so security wait times are getting longer. Here's how to see how long you could be waiting.

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The Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Easter holiday flights to Spain and Portugal fill up as families drop plans to visit Dubai amid war

British Airways says it has suspended flights to Dubai, Amman, Tel Aviv and Bahrain until June

The Times of India

Emirates resumes flights after shutdown due to security incident at Dubai International Airport: What travellers need to know amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Emirates has resumed flight operations from Dubai International Airport after a temporary suspension due to security concerns amid Iran vs US-Israel war. The disruption, caused by a drone incident near Dubai International Airport, affected global travel networks. The airline is gradually restoring its schedule after safety checks, highlighting its operational…

International Business Times UK

'Evacuate Now': Iran Issues Stark Warning to Workers at UAE Ports Amid Escalating Tensions

A fresh drone strike on the UAE's Fujairah oil hub has triggered a major fire and suspended loading operations, days after Iran-linked forces warned workers at key Emirati ports to evacuate.

The Independent UK

Thousands on UK flights hit by latest Dubai airport shutdown after drone strike

Dubai International Airport suspended flights on Monday after a drone strike hit a nearby fuel tank, significantly disrupting thousands of British travellers. Numerous Emirates flights were either diverted or cancelled, including five flights from UK airports that were forced to return to their points of origin. A flight from London…

International Business Times

Is Dubai International Airport Open? Airport Gradually Resumes Operations After Drone Strike

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passenger traffic, was temporarily closed early Monday, March 16, 2026, following a drone-related incident that ignited a fire at a nearby fuel tank, but authorities have since announced a gradual resumption of flights as safety…

The Independent UK

Emirates UK passengers on ‘flights to nowhere’ amid Dubai shutdown

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