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The Guardian - AU
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Catie McLeod and Jack Larkin

Should you cancel your flight due to the Iran conflict? Here’s what Australian travellers need to know

Australia Emirates Iran United States Etihad Jodi Bird the Middle East Andrew Hall ACCC Qantas
Emirates Airbus A380 Landing At London Heathrow AirportEmirates Airbus A380 aircraft as seen flying for landing at London Heathrow Airport LHR as it is arriving from Dubai UAE DXB. The wide body double decker airplane has the registration A6-EUA and is powered by 4xEA jet engines. Emirates is one of the two flag carriers of the United Arab Emirates owned by the government of Dubai. It is the fourth largest airline in the world with a fleet of 262 planes and the largest A380 and Boeing 777 operator. London, UK on August 2022 (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Emirates says its customers who were scheduled to fly between Monday and Thursday this week are entitled to a full refund – or they can rebook for free. Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images

A logistical nightmare has been unfolding for Australian travellers home and abroad since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on Saturday.

Flights to and from airports in the Middle East have been suspended due to the conflict, including Dubai – the world’s busiest for international traffic.

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