‘I thought I was a goner’ – Scots who were trapped in Dubai return home safe More than 300 Scots touched down at Edinburgh Airport on Wednesday evening. Evening Standard · Mar 4
UAE flights resume but not fully: 5 airlines begin limited services amid Iran–US–Israel conflict UAE airlines are operating limited flights amid regional airspace closures due to escalating Iran-US-Israel tensions. Authorities are using emergency corridors to resume services cautiously, prioritizing stranded passengers. Most regular flights remain suspended, with airlines extending cancellations as safety assessments continue. Travelers are urged to verify flight status before heading to… The Times of India · Mar 4
How the US-Israeli war on Iran created a massive hole in global airspace Airlines are using long-readied contingency plans but bottlenecks have formed that no amount of planning can fix The Guardian - UK · Mar 4
How safe is the Middle East for Americans? Latest travel advice amid Iran-US conflict ‘Operation Epic Fury’ has created a vast no-go zone over the Middle East for commercial flights, with east-west services rerouted and thousands of cancelations in major Gulf hubs The Independent UK · Mar 4
Is Dubai International Airport Open? Airport Operates on Limited Basis Dubai International Airport (DXB), the world's busiest hub for international passengers, remains partially operational as of March 4, 2026, with only a restricted number of flights permitted amid ongoing airspace closures and security concerns stemming from the escalating Middle East conflict involving U.S., Israeli and Iranian military actions. International Business Times · Mar 4
Emirates to run flight from Dubai to Dublin, Irish foreign affairs minister says Helen McEntee said the airline will contact with passengers whose flights were cancelled. Evening Standard · Mar 4
More Britons to return from Middle East as airlines boost flights The UK Government has said it will charter a repatriation flight from Oman ‘in the coming days’. Evening Standard · Mar 4
Explained: How Will 24,000 Aussies Stranded In Dubai Get Home? Foreign Minister Penny Wong says about 115,000 Australians are caught up in the Middle East crisis, with many stranded in Dubai. Pedestrian.tv · Mar 4
The Iran war has sparked travel chaos. How will flights be rerouted and can other airports meet the surge in demand? Travellers stuck at major transit airports are slowly being diverted and repatriated on new flights after days of turmoil, while uncertainty remains The Guardian - AU · Mar 4
British boy back in UK after being stranded in Dubai airport amid airstrikes Ahmad Ali, 12, from Wiltshire, spent three nights in the airport while travelling back from Pakistan The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
'I got a call at 1am saying leave right now' - one British woman's dramatic escape from Dubai ‘It was such a surreal situation - like a movie to be honest’ says businesswoman who was caught in Iran conflict while on business in UAE Evening Standard · Mar 3
British couple spend almost £10k for flights home from Sydney Stranded holidaymakers are having to dig deep to find alternative ways home The Independent UK · Mar 3
Passengers leave Dubai on limited Emirates flights following Iran strikes Although the airport is not fully open, the airline has resumed operations The Independent UK · Mar 3
Simon Calder answers your Middle East travel questions – from when to accept refunds to what to do if stranded ASK ME ANYTHING: Travel expert Simon Calder answers travellers’ questions on Middle East travel disruption – from cancelled flights and refunds to passenger rights and what to do if stranded The Independent UK · Mar 3
Evening Standard · Mar 3 How are Britons getting out of the Middle East? The conflict between Iran and the US and its allies has caused widespread airspace closures in the Middle East, sparking major disruption to flights.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Handful of flights resume to get stranded Brits out of the Middle East Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said 102,000 British nationals had registered their presence in the region
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Iran war today: What happened in Middle East overnight as Israeli troops deployed to Lebanon Israeli troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon to boost defences against the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. The Israeli military also says it is conducting "simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut"; plumes of smoke were…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday Some repatriation flights depart as governments around the world work to extract their citizens from the region
Sports Illustrated · Mar 2 Chelsea XI vs. Aston Villa: Neto Suspension Forces Tweak—Injury News, Predicted Lineup Villa Park plays host to a hugely significant fixture in the race to play in next season’s Champions League.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 2 More than 100,000 Britons stranded in Gulf, with airspace closed to most flights UK considering all evacuation options, including charter and military flights and bus trips across land borders
The Independent UK · Mar 2 US-Iran strikes: What Americans need to know about flight disruption in the Middle East Thousands of travelers have been stranded amid air strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on neighboring Gulf states
Evening Standard · Mar 2 Government ‘looking at all options’ to support Britons as some flights resume A flight to London’s Heathrow, likely to be carrying stranded UK nationals, departed from the United Arab Emirates capital on Monday.
International Business Times UK · Mar 2 Dubai Police Warn: Scammers Pretending to Be Officials Are Targeting Your UAE Pass and Emirates ID Dubai Police and the UAE Ministry of Interior warn residents about fraudsters impersonating officials to steal sensitive data. Learn how to protect yourself.
Evening Standard · Mar 2 ‘No one knows what to do’: Brits stranded in Dubai tell of their fears as Middle East war escalates Holidaymakers describe total confusion and hearing missiles overhead - while for others, there is trust in the government and business and usual
Euronews · Mar 2 Middle East travellers warned about scammers impersonating airline support accounts Passengers requesting information about scheduled flights from airlines such as Emirates and Etihad are being approached by users asking for their contact details.