Airlines worldwide have axed flights in the Middle East following the initiation of significant military actions by the US and Israel against Iran. Retaliatory strikes have targeted various locations including Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Israel, forcing the closure of airspaces and leading to severe restrictions or closures at major Middle Eastern airports.
Many Britons visit destinations like Dubai for vacations or connecting flights. The UK Foreign Office has advised against travel to Israel or Palestine and recommended that individuals in places such as Dubai, Bahrain, and Kuwait seek shelter.
British Airways has issued updated information for passengers traveling to several Middle Eastern cities in the coming weeks. Passengers with flights scheduled on or before March 15 can change their travel dates without any additional fees. The airline emphasized its commitment to passenger safety and stated that flights would only operate under safe conditions.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer disclosed that an estimated 200,000 British citizens are currently in the Gulf region. He urged Britons in areas targeted by Iranian strikes to register with the Foreign Office for guidance on their next steps.
Incidents over the weekend included a fire at the Fairmont The Palm hotel in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah area due to debris from a intercepted missile. The Burj Al Arab also suffered damage, and a terminal at a major international airport was hit.
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