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Sun, 01 Mar 2026

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 Flights cancelled and new travel warnings issued after Iran strikes

BA and Virgin Atlantic are among major airlines to ground services to the Middle East in light of the attacks.

* Airlines continue to cancel and divert flights in the Middle East due to US and Israeli strikes against Iran
* Flights in and out of airports in Tel Aviv, Dubai, Doha, and other international hubs have been suspended
* UK Foreign Office warns British citizens against all but essential travel to Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and UAE
* Iran has launched attacks on Gulf states as part of its retaliation
* Long-haul travel is being affected, with Heathrow urging travellers to check with their airlines
* British government officials are formulating plans to potentially evacuate UK nationals from the Middle East
* Emirates and Etihad have suspended operations due to airspace closures
* British Airways has cancelled services to Tel Aviv and Bahrain until Wednesday
* One person killed and 11 injured at airports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi since strikes began
* Virgin Atlantic has suspended services between London and Riyadh and Dubai, and warned that flights to India, Saudi Arabia, and the Maldives may be affected
* Airspace over Iran, Israel, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Syria remains closed, with partial closures in UAE and Saudi Arabia
* Jordanian and Lebanese airspace is open, but limited flight activity reported
* Flights between Europe and Asia are being rerouted around the affected region
* UK Foreign Office advises British nationals to register their presence and take necessary precautions in affected areas.