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23,000 flights cancelled, losses cross $1 billion: Indian airlines hit hard as Middle East conflict grounds global aviation
wionews.com/world/23-000-flights-cancelled-losses-cross-1-billion-indian-airlines-hit-hard-as-middle-east-conflict-grounds-global-aviation-iran-israel-us-war-update-1772705924294

Dubai Airports: Limited Resumption of Operations to Begin This Evening: Dubai Airports confirms that a limited resumption of operations will begin today evening ...
emirates247.com/uae/dubai-airports-limited-resumption-of-operations-to-begin-this-evening-2026-03-02-1.744413

Travel advisories, closed airports, empty skies: How Middle East air disruptions might affect your plans
edition.cnn.com/2026/03/04/travel/travel-advisories-middle-east-air-disruptions
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Emirates & Etihad Extend Flight Suspensions Through March 5, 2026: Emirates and Etihad both extend their operation suspensions through March 5, 2026 ...
loyaltylobby.com/2026/03/03/emirates-etihad-extend-flight-suspensions-through-march-5-2026/

Emirates suspends all Dubai flights until March 7: Emirates says all scheduled flights to and from Dubai will remain suspended until March 7 due to regional ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/659452/world/emirates-suspends-dubai-flights-until-march-7-amid-regional-conflict

Emirates, Etihad Airways flights from UAE to S’pore available from March 4 amid Middle East conflict
straitstimes.com/singapore/emirates-etihad-airways-flights-from-uae-to-spore-available-from-march-4-amid-middle-east-conflict
Etihad suspends Abu Dhabi flights till March 6, to operate only limited services: Etihad Airways ran eight flights on March 2 (according to Flightradar24) that ...
indianexpress.com/article/world/etihad-suspends-abu-dhabi-flights-march-6-limited-services-10564784/

Iran war: Middle East travel chaos set to continue for at least a week: While some flights have restarted, Middle Eastern airlines have said they won't operate ...
businessinsider.com/middle-east-flights-resume-but-confusion-reigns-etihad-iran-strikes-2026-3
Airlines servicing the UK affected by Middle East conflict: From British Airways to Emirates, see the major airlines servicing the UK that have been impacted by ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/25905260.airlines-servicing-uk-affected-middle-east-conflict/

19,000 Middle East flights cancelled since Feb 28: Muscat: Since the start of the Israel/US-Iran on February 28, 2026, there have been more than 32 ...
omanobserver.om/article/1185455/world/region/19000-middle-east-flights-cancelled-since-feb-28
Emirates confirm 45 flights leaving Dubai today amid Middle East war - full list: Emirates says a limited number of repatriation flights will be leaving Dubai
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/emirates-confirm-45-flights-leaving-33526235

Emirates, Etihad Airways flights from UAE to S’pore available from March 4 amid Middle East conflict
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2026/03/04/emirates-etihad-airways-flights-from-uae-to-spore-available-from-march-4-amid-middle-east-conflict

Flights to evacuate stranded travellers in Middle East: The situation remains dangerous in the region, with Qatar saying it had blocked Iranian attacks on its ...
ewn.co.za/2026/03/03/flights-to-evacuate-stranded-travellers-in-middle-east

Emirates cancels all flights between Newcastle and Dubai: Emirates has cancelled a flight to Newcastle from Dubai for a fifth day amid the ongoing conflict in ...
thenorthernecho.co.uk/news/25905325.emirates-cancels-flights-newcastle-dubai/

UAE resumes limited flights amid travel chaos across Middle East: Dubai’s airport authority says it authorised a limited number of flights as hundreds of ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2026/3/3/uae-resumes-limited-flights-amid-travel-chaos-across-middle-east

Major airline to remain grounded until end of week due to Middle East conflict: Passengers using Qatar Airways have been told that the airline will remain ...
nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/qatar-airways-grounded-until-end-10846798

More flights cancelled with hundreds of thousands still stranded abroad in fourth day of airspace closures...
thesun.co.uk/travel/38390068/flights-cancelled-travel-stranded-airspace-closures-middle-east/

Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports resume limited flights following Iranian strikes: Passengers should only turn up at airports if contacted first
thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/02/dubai-airport-to-begin-limited-flights-from-today/

Qatar Airways confirms flights grounded as more than 130,000 Brits remain in Middle East
walesonline.co.uk/news/world-news/qatar-airways-confirms-flights-grounded-33526930

Etihad Flights Suspended Until 2 PM Local Time On March 2, 2026: Etohad will provide next operation update at 2 PM local time on Monday (March 2, 2026) ...
loyaltylobby.com/2026/03/01/etihad-flights-suspended-until-2-pm-local-time-on-march-2-2026/

Emirates Extends Flight Suspension Until 3 PM Local Time On Tuesday, March 3, 2026
loyaltylobby.com/2026/03/02/emirates-extends-flight-suspension-until-3-pm-local-time-on-tuesday-march-3-2026/

Thousands more flights and holidays cancelled amid ongoing Middle East crisis as ALL travel to UAE banned...
thesun.co.uk/travel/38377659/flights-holidays-cancelled-qatar-emirates-dubai-ban/

Emirates Extends Flight Suspension Until 3 PM Local Time On Monday, March 2, 2026
loyaltylobby.com/2026/03/01/emirates-extends-flight-suspension-until-3-pm-local-time-on-monday-march-2-2026/

How countries are getting their citizens home during the Iran war: Over 1 million people have been affected by 12,000 canceled flights in and out of the Middle ...
businessinsider.com/iran-war-how-countries-getting-citizens-home-middle-east-flights-2026-3
Closed airports, empty skies: What travelers impacted by Middle East air disruptions need to know
edition.cnn.com/2026/03/02/travel/advice-middle-east-airspace-closures-flights-iran-intl-hnk
UAE flight updates: Etihad, Emirates and flydubai resume select routes: The country's airlines are operating limited flights following closure of airspace
thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/03/03/uae-flight-updates-cancellations-iran/

Emirates issues update on when flights to and from Dubai could resume : Emirates has been hit as airspace restrictions in the Middle East continue for a fourth ...
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/emirates-update-dubai-flights-resume-33521450

Emirates flights from Delhi, Chennai and Bangalore return to India due to airspace closure
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/emirates-flights-from-delhi-chennai-and-bangalore-return-to-india-due-to-airspace-closure

Emirates to resume limited flights from Monday: Emirates announces gradual resumption of limited flights starting March 2, urging passengers to wait for ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/659380/business/emirates-to-resume-limited-flights-from-march-2

First Middle East flight departures bring slight relief amid turmoil : A small number of Etihad and Emirates flights departed on Monday and Tuesday ...
euronews.com/2026/03/03/us-and-israeli-strikes-on-iran-disrupt-regional-and-international-flights

Middle East conflict upends global travel, stranding thousands: Several international airlines are resuming a small number of flights from the United Arab ...
apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-travel-airlines-mideast-flights-93f2559eb57f05989fb1de8fda7f21ec
'Limited number' of flights begin to help stranded Brits in Dubai: The Government of Dubai confirmed some planes would be permitted to take off from the city ...
standard.co.uk/news/politics/update-flights-leaving-dubai-middle-east-airports-iran-b1273130.html

Some flights resume as Middle East travel chaos continues: Travel chaos continues to impact Australians as a result of ongoing airspace closures across the ...
abc.net.au/news/2026-03-03/us-israel-iran-airstrikes-middle-east-travel-explainer/106408908
Dubai, UAE, Iran War LIVE News Updates: Dubai and Abu Dhabi flight to India resume
financialexpress.com/world-news/dubai-uae-iran-war-live-news-updates-dubai-and-abu-dhabi-to-india-flights-resume/4160942/

Some Middle East flights resume but confusion reigns from Iran strikes: 12 Etihad Airways flights departed Abu Dhabi, while Emirates said it would operate "a ...
businessinsider.com/middle-east-flights-resume-but-confusion-reigns-etihad-iran-strikes-2026-3
UAE flight resumptions, ticket refunds, airport advisories: All you need to know: A large number of UAE residents, visitors, and businessmen await the return of ...
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/when-will-scheduled-uae-flights-resume-all-details-you-need-to-know-amid-ongoing-conflict

Emirates, flydubai to resume limited number of flights today: Emirates said it is accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority ...
khaleejtimes.com/business/aviation/emirates-to-resume-limited-number-of-flights

Emirates says it will resume 'limited number' of flights, El Al weighs use of private jets
cnbc.com/2026/03/02/middle-east-flights.html

I’m stuck in the Middle East war zone: what are my options to get back to Australia?
theage.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/i-m-stuck-in-the-middle-east-war-zone-what-are-my-options-to-get-back-to-australia-20260304-p5o7b9.html
Gulf airspace closures cancel thousands of flights as Israel-US-Iran conflict widens
saudigazette.com.sa/article/659407/world/gulf-airspace-closures-cancel-thousands-of-flights-amid-israel-us-iran-conflict

Some Middle East flights resume but confusion reigns from Iran strikes: Eight Etihad Airways flights departed Abu Dhabi on Monday, even as the airline said ...
businessinsider.com/middle-east-flights-resume-but-confusion-reigns-etihad-iran-strikes-2026-3
Stuck in the Middle East war zone? These are your options for getting back to Australia
smh.com.au/business/consumer-affairs/i-m-stuck-in-the-middle-east-war-zone-what-are-my-options-to-get-back-to-australia-20260304-p5o7b9.html
UK flights to and from Middle East suspended until Monday as Brits are warned ‘do not travel’ after Iran bo...
thesun.co.uk/news/38369126/middle-east-flights-uk-iran-brits-travel-flight-cancellations/

New advice for Aussies with booked travel: Travellers impacted by the US-Iran conflict have been urged to lodge travel insurance claims if they have suffered any ...
news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/warnings/what-aussie-travellers-need-to-know-about-their-flight-plans-after-middle-east-conflict-sparks-airline-chaos/news-story/42b6eac372385da52f44fb115926ca26
Emirates, Etihad Restart Some Flights Amid Iranian Strikes: Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, halted regular operations to and from Dubai ...
deccanchronicle.com/world/asia/dubai-airports-to-resume-limited-flights-monday-evening-statement-1940953

UAE flights partially resume, but don’t head to the airport without confirmation: With only a small number of flights operating, aviation authorities caution ...
khaleejtimes.com/uae/uae-flights-partially-resume-but-dont-head-to-the-airport-without-confirmation

Qatar Airways Suspends Flights Until 3 AM & Etihad Until 2 PM Local Time On Sunday, March 1, 2026
loyaltylobby.com/2026/02/28/qatar-airways-suspends-flights-until-3-am-etihad-until-2-pm-local-time-on-sunday-march-1-2026/

Small number of flights leave UAE amid global turmoil: International airlines cautiously resumed a limited number of flights from the United Arab Emirates on ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/659394/world/small-number-of-flights-leave-uae-amid-global-turmoil

'It's terrifying': Britons among thousands stranded in Dubai as flights across Middle East grounded
itv.com/news/2026-03-01/britons-among-thousands-stranded-in-dubai-as-flights-across-middle-east-grounded

Limited flights from UAE begin as governments seek to extract citizens from Middle East
channelnewsasia.com/world/iran-war-middle-east-flights-emirates-dubai-5966136

Emirates issues Manchester update amid airspace closures: LIMITED flights between Dubai and Manchester have resumed despite widespread airspace closures across ...
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/25904549.emirates-issues-manchester-update-amid-airspace-closures/

Gulf carriers resume some flights as Iran strikes and retaliation fuel travel chaos
pbs.org/newshour/world/gulf-carriers-resume-some-flights-as-iran-strikes-and-retaliation-fuel-travel-chaos

Etihad Flights Suspended Until 2 AM Local Time On March 2, 2026: Etihad has suspended its flights until 2 AM local time on Monday (March 2, 2026).
loyaltylobby.com/2026/03/01/etihad-flights-suspended-until-2-am-local-time-on-march-2-2026/

Flights to India from Oman: What do we know: The Sultanate of Oman is one least affected in terms of flight cancellations, according to Cirium ...
omanobserver.om/article/1185170/oman/transport/flights-to-india-from-oman-what-do-we-know
Dubai, Abu Dhabi carriers to restart flights after two-day standstill: Dubai and Abu Dhabi carriers resume limited flights after a two-day standstill ...
thehindu.com/news/national/dubai-abu-dhabi-carriers-to-restart-flights-after-two-day-standstill/article70695997.ece
US-Israel-Iran war: Saudi, Oman resume select flights to India; multiple flights cancelled in Bengaluru
indianexpress.com/article/india/us-israel-iran-war-saudi-oman-flights-bengaluru-cancelled-10564468/

Emirates issues update as Dubai Airport to operate ‘small number of flights’: The airline said it will operate a 'limited number of flights' on Monday evening
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/emirates-issues-update-dubai-airport-33517424

Flights from Dubai, Abu Dhabi to India Resume: The mood at the airports was one of relief and joy as passengers boarded the first flights home
deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/flights-from-dubai-abu-dhabi-to-india-resume-1941078

Birmingham update as Emirates and Etihad start first handful of Dubai to UK flights
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/birmingham-update-emirates-etihad-start-33521547

Is it safe to travel to Turkey right now? Latest Foreign Office advice: Is Turkey safe to visit? The latest FCDO travel advice amid the conflict between Iran ...
metro.co.uk/2026/03/02/safe-travel-turkey-right-now-uk-foreign-office-advice-tensions-continue-middle-east-27183663/

Middle East aviation grounded with airspace and airports closed: Hundreds more flights have been cancelled on Monday leaving tens of thousands of passengers ...
euronews.com/2026/03/02/us-and-israeli-strikes-on-iran-disrupt-regional-and-international-flights

West Asia conflict | Closure of key hubs in region continues to disrupt flight services: Here is the latest
deccanherald.com/world/middle-east/middle-east-conflict-west-asia-conflict-closure-of-key-hubs-in-region-continues-to-disrupt-flight-services-here-is-the-latest-3916975

Has Dubai Airport reopened? Latest update as first Emirates flights to likes of London and Manchester take-off
expressandstar.com/news/2026/03/03/has-dubai-airport-reopened-latest-update-as-first-emirates-flights-to-likes-of-london-and-manchester-take-off/

Airspace closed, flights cancelled as US-Iran conflict flares: Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates all announced at least partial ...
ewn.co.za/2026/02/28/airspace-closed-flights-cancelled-as-us-iran-conflict-flares

How US-Israel-Iran conflict impacted aviation: Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad suspend flights, prices surge
indianexpress.com/article/world/middle-east-airspace-closures-flight-disruptions-iran-conflict-10564388/

US-Iran crisis disrupts thousands of flights as strikes continue: Global air travel was disrupted early on Sunday as continued air strikes kept major Middle ...
dailysabah.com/business/transportation/us-iran-crisis-disrupts-thousands-of-flights-as-strikes-continue
Emirates confirms when Dubai flights could resume as all services cancelled: Flights to and from Birmingham Airport have been cancelled
birminghammail.co.uk/news/world-news/emirates-confirms-dubai-flights-could-33516541

What rights do passengers have if flights are cancelled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and UAE due to Middle East conflict
manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/world-news/what-rights-passengers-flights-cancelled-33516564

Qatar Airways suspends all flights with 130,000 Brits stranded across the Middle East
coventrytelegraph.net/news/uk-world-news/qatar-airways-suspends-flights-130000-33527096

Dubai airport shuts & flights halted in Middle East leaving thousands stranded as Iran blitz sparks chaos...
thesun.co.uk/news/38366423/dubai-airport-flights-halted-iran-blitz-sparks-chaos/

All the Middle East flights from and to UK affected by US blitz on Iran as Brits urged ‘do not travel’...
thesun.co.uk/news/38369126/middle-east-flights-uk-iran-brits-travel/

UK flights to and from Middle East suspended until Monday, including Emirates: Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic are among the airlines ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/world-news/uk-flights-middle-east-suspended-33511091

Gulf carriers resume some flights even as US-Israel strikes and Iran retaliation fuel travel chaos
mb.com.ph/2026/03/03/gulf-carriers-resume-some-flights-even-as-us-israel-strikes-and-iran-retaliation-fuel-travel-chaos

Travel expert predicts when UK to Middle East flights could restart as thousands stranded
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/world-news/travel-expert-predicts-uk-middle-33510428

Qatar Airways suspends all flights with 130,000 Brits stranded across the Middle East
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/qatar-airways-suspends-flights-130000-33527148

Travel expert Simon Calder predicts when Dubai, Emirates and Qatar airports' flights will resume
liverpoolecho.co.uk/travel/travel-expert-simon-calder-predicts-33511678

Major airline to remain grounded until Friday due to Middle East conflict: Passengers using Qatar Airways have been told that the airline will remain grounded ...
mirror.co.uk/news/breaking-qatar-airways-remain-grounded-36812749

Emirates says 45 flights will leave Dubai today - full list for UK tourists: Passengers advised not to proceed to the airport unless they have been directly ...
birminghammail.co.uk/travel/emirates-says-45-flights-leave-33526422

PIA joins worldwide rush to halt Gulf flights amid war: Airspace shut over Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan; Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways ...
dawn.com/news/1976788/pia-joins-worldwide-rush-to-halt-gulf-flights-amid-war

Emirates update on Stansted flights amid Iran conflict: Emirates flights between Stansted and Dubai suspended until March 4 amid Middle East conflict and ...
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Stranded Americans Say They Escaped War Zone With Little US Help: American travelers describe chaotic escapes from the Mideast as U.S. guidance lags and ...
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Full list of flights from Manchester Airport cancelled today - March 6: Tensions are ongoing in the Middle East as the US and Israel have continued to batter ...
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Four flights cancelled at Birmingham Airport as Middle East airspace closures continue
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Britons to be repatriated from Oman as Middle East airspace disruption continues – NATIONAL NEWS
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More than 100,000 Britons register for help in Middle East: Foreign Office sources say no evacuation was imminent but the government is preparing for potential ...
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Flight to and from Dubai to operate at Birmingham Airport today - for the first time since Friday
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Emirates, Etihad and Qatar cancel more Manchester Airport flights as restrictions continue
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/emirates-etihad-qatar-cancel-more-33524218

Air Canada cancels Tel Aviv and Dubai flights amid Middle East War: The United States and Israel began attacks on Iran Saturday, launching what has now spread ...
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Starmer speaks to Trump after UK joins defensive operation in Middle East: Sir Keir Starmer says protections for British bases and personnel have been stepped up ...
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Thousands of Australians stranded at airports: Australians are left stranded overseas amid ongoing hostilities in the Middle East, with one woman saying she was ...
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Flights from LAX to Middle East canceled amid Iran conflict: At LAX, airlines canceled some flights after several Middle East countries closed their airspace ...
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Full list of airlines that have cancelled flights to Dubai and Middle East amid Iran war
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Birmingham Airport flights diverted and cancelled: Flights have been diverted and cancelled at Birmingham Airport after strikes were launched on Iran.
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Foreign Office issues travel warning after Iran attacks as airlines cancel flights
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