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EMIRATES: FULL STATEMENT ABOUT FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

Due to the closure of multiple regional airspaces, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai until 15:00 UAE time on Sunday, 1 March.

If you’re booked to travel within the next 72 hours, your options are:

– ⁠Rebook an alternative flight. You can rebook another flight to your desired destination within 10 days of your original travel date. If you booked your flight through a travel agency, please contact them. Contact us if you booked directly with us.

-Refund request. If you booked directly with us, you can request a refund of your ticket by filling out the refund form. If you booked your flight through a travel agency, please contact them.

We invite all our customers to check their flight status before going to the airport.

Customers affected by flight cancellations should contact their travel agent to rebook. If you are booking directly with Emirates, please contact us.

Customers are asked to ensure their contact information is correct by visiting http://emirat.es/managebooking to receive updates.

We are actively monitoring the situation and contacting the relevant authorities. We apologize to our customers affected by the disruptions for the inconvenience caused.

The safety and security of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.

Travelers looking to fly in the coming days will need to “get creative” as hundreds of thousands of people are stranded or diverted to other airports following mass airspace closures across the Middle East, an expert has warned.

Israel, Qatar, Syria, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Bahrain closed their airspace. No flight activity was recorded over the United Arab Emirates, according to flight tracking site FlightRadar24, where the UAE government announced a “temporary and partial closure” of its airspace.

This led to the closure of important hub airports. DubaiMore than 1,000 flights between Abu Dhabi and Doha and the Middle East’s leading airlines were cancelled.

According to aviation analytics firm Cirium, the three major airlines operating at these airports – Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad – have around 90,000 passengers passing through these hubs daily, with even more heading to destinations in the Middle East. Dubai international airport is the busiest airport in the world for international flights.

Henry Harteveldt, an airline industry analyst and president of the Atmosphere Research Group, said via the AP: “There’s no way to cover this up for travelers… you should prepare for delays or cancellations for the next few days as these attacks evolve and hopefully come to an end.”

“Travelers should anticipate a lot of disruption,” he said, adding: “Honestly, if you haven’t left home, if you have to travel to these destinations for at least a few days or longer, you probably won’t have left home. And if you’re returning home, you’re going to have to be very creative about how you get home.”

The latest updates from major airlines serving Britons who may be stranded by the Middle East travel crisis.

BRITISH AIRWAYS: FULL STATEMENT ABOUT FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

We are monitoring the situation closely and have canceled some of our flights to the Middle East. Safety is always our top priority and we never fly unless it is safe.

If you are flying between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai or Tel Aviv, you can change your flight free of charge until March 6. Customers traveling up to and including March 4 can also request a full refund.

If you would like to do this please call our contact centers in the UK on 0800 727 800 or 020 3250 0145 where a member of our team will be happy to assist you. You can also find useful information, including details of your consumer rights, at ba.com/helpme.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to welcoming you on board as soon as possible.

ETIHAD AIRLINES: FULL STATEMENT ABOUT FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

Regional airspace closures continue to impact Etihad’s operations and all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 02:00 UAE time on Monday 2 March.

Travelers are advised to:

– Check flight statuses at http://etihad.com before going to the airport.

– Make sure contact information is up to date on your reservations.

– Guests with Etihad tickets issued on or before February 28, 2026, with an original travel date of March 2, 2026, can rebook flights operated by Etihad until March 15, 2026, free of charge.

– Guests on canceled flights can request a full refund at http://etihad.com/help or through their travel agent.

– Guests booking through a travel agent must contact their agent directly.

We are currently receiving a high volume of calls and appreciate your patience as calls may take longer than usual to be answered.

The situation remains dynamic and schedules may change at short notice.

Etihad continues to work in close coordination with the relevant authorities and will resume normal operations as soon as conditions permit.

The safety of Etihad guests and employees is our top priority. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank our guests for their understanding.

EMIRATES: FULL STATEMENT ABOUT FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

Due to the closure of multiple regional airspaces, Emirates has temporarily suspended all operations to and from Dubai until 15:00 UAE time on Sunday, 1 March.

If you’re booked to travel within the next 72 hours, your options are:

– ⁠Rebook an alternative flight. You can rebook another flight to your desired destination within 10 days of your original travel date. If you booked your flight through a travel agency, please contact them. Contact us if you booked directly with us.

-Refund request. If you booked directly with us, you can request a refund of your ticket by filling out the refund form. If you booked your flight through a travel agency, please contact them.

We invite all our customers to check their flight status before going to the airport.

Customers affected by flight cancellations should contact their travel agent to rebook. If you are booking directly with Emirates, please contact us.

Customers are asked to ensure their contact information is correct by visiting http://emirat.es/managebooking to receive updates.

We are actively monitoring the situation and contacting the relevant authorities. We apologize to our customers affected by the disruptions for the inconvenience caused.

The safety and security of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.

QATAR AIRWAYS: FULL STATEMENT ABOUT FLIGHTS TO AND FROM THE MIDDLE EAST

Qatar Airways’ flight operations have been temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatar airspace. Qatar Airways will continue its operations after the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announced the safe reopening of Qatar airspace. A further update will be provided by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC) on March 2.

Passengers are advised to keep track of the latest flight information via qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app.

UK Foreign Office PUBLISHES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE ARRESTED IN DUBAI

For Britons currently in the UAE, the Foreign Office issued new guidance overnight.

All citizens currently in the UAE are asked to provide information to the UK government. your presence is recorded For further updates as the situation in the Middle East continues to evolve.

“British nationals in the UAE must shelter in place immediately due to reported missile attacks. “Stay indoors in a safe place, avoid all travel and follow the instructions of local authorities.”

The FCDO added that British nationals in the UAE should take reasonable precautions, taking into account their individual circumstances.

– Read the UK Government fact sheet If you are affected by a crisis abroad. This includes guidance on how to prepare for a crisis, with suggestions on what to include in your emergency supplies and what to do in a crisis

– Follow the advice of local authorities and sign up to receive information and alerts. Read the fact sheet: Guidance from the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority on multiple emergencies

– Register to receive documents issued by the UK government email notifications when updates occur

British nationals in Bahrain, Israel, Palestine and Qatar can also register their presence to receive updates directly from the FCDO on the situation in the Middle East.

“You should continue to follow travel advice and the advice of local authorities,” a State Department spokesperson said. he said.