Thousands of passengers are facing a travel nightmare as airspace closures across the Middle East ground flights and reveal a brutal reality: your standard travel insurance may not cover acts of war.
Following coordinated military strikes on 27 February 2026, major hubs in Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv have seen departure boards flicker red. While airlines are offering limited rebooking flexibility, experts warn that the 'fine print' in most insurance policies excludes disruptions caused by military conflict or government-mandated shutdowns.
