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How long will Gulf flight chaos continue – and what are stranded passengers’ options?

The Man Who Pays His Way: How will the Middle East airlines ever rebuild confidence?

The Independent UK

Airline groundings expose depth of world travel’s reliance on Gulf corridor

Restart of operations will be a relief to those stranded but may not dispel doubts raised by past week about key transit hub

The Guardian - UK

Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia, flydubai: How to claim refunds, rebook for UAE flights amid US-Israel war against Iran

Middle East air travel faced major disruptions due to airspace closures, leading to widespread flight cancellations. Major UAE carriers like Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and flydubai are offering flexible rebooking, refunds and travel credits to affected passengers. While operations are gradually resuming, travellers are advised to stay updated and utilise…

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Middle East flights: Lufthansa and Air France extend suspensions on key routes

Lufthansa Group's airlines will not fly to and from a number of Middle East and Gulf destinations until 24 October.

Euronews

Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? Airport Remains Partially Open Amid Regional Disruptions, Limited Flights Operating

Zayed International Airport (AUH), the main gateway to the United Arab Emirates capital, is partially operational as of March 6, 2026, following several days of significant disruptions tied to escalating regional tensions in the Middle East.

International Business Times

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

I was stranded in the UAE – the rescue mission is a shambles

Exclusive: ‘We packed immediately and took a taxi, unsure whether the airport was even open. It was a leap of faith’

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Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport Operates Under Limited Capacity

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH), the primary gateway to Abu Dhabi and a major hub for Etihad Airways, remains partially operational as of March 4, 2026, but with severe restrictions due to ongoing regional security developments tied to escalating conflict involving Iran, the United States…

International Business Times

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

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

The Guardian - UK

Families reunite in emotional scenes as flight from Abu Dhabi carrying stranded Brits lands at Heathrow

A limited number of flights have been able to leave the United Arab Emirates carrying Brits stranded after the outbreak of the war in the Middle East

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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.

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Iran war: UAE starts exceptional flights for stranded passengers

The first flights from the UAE took off just before 3 pm local time on Monday 2 March.

International Business Times

(VIDEO) Is Abu Dhabi Airport Open? International Airport Remains Closed Amid Escalating Iran Conflict

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Zayed International Airport (AUH), the main gateway to the UAE capital and a key hub for Etihad Airways, remains shuttered with all flight operations suspended as of Monday, March 2, 2026, due to ongoing regional security threats stemming from U.S.-Israeli military strikes on Iran…

The Guardian - AU

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

One expert warns some airfares can’t be refunded unless the airline itself decides it won’t fly

The Conversation

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Travellers are being advised not to cancel their tickets for flights through the Middle East and check with their airlines, as airspace remains closed indefinitely.

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The Guardian - AU

Wong warns ‘there are limits’ to helping Australians affected by flight cancellations amid Iran conflict

Government has not yet committed to repatriation flights as Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways cancel flights

The Independent UK

Travel chaos continues as all UK flights to and from Middle East grounded for days

Major travel disruption comes as one person was killed and at least seven injured after a drone was intercepted targeting Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport

Evening Standard

UK flights to and from Middle East remain suspended until Monday, airlines say

Iran reportedly targeted countries across the region with missiles after the US and Israel launched military action against it.

The Times of India

March 01, 2026 travel chaos: Etihad Airways halts departures from Abu Dhabi amid Iran–US–Israel tensions, issues urgent suspension notice for travellers

Etihad Airways has halted all Abu Dhabi departures until Sunday, March 1, 2026, due to the UAE's widespread regional airspace closures following US-Israel strikes on Iran. This unprecedented move impacts thousands of passengers, causing cancellations and reroutes. The airline is assisting affected travellers with rebooking and accommodation amid the evolving…

The Times of India

Etihad Airways partners with McLaren Racing for 2026 Formula 1 season and beyond

McLaren Racing has announced Etihad Airways as its official partner for the 2026 season and beyond. The agreement spans both the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team and the McLaren United Autosports World Endurance Championship (WEC) Hypercar Team.

Motorsport

McLaren Racing signs multi-year Etihad Airways partnership ahead of 2026 F1 season

McLaren Racing has signed a multi-year partnership with Etihad Airways that will see the airline’s branding appear across its F1 and WEC programmes

The Times of India

UAE–US travel disrupted as Emirates and Etihad cancel flights amid east coast storm

A powerful Nor'easter has caused significant disruptions to air travel between the UAE and the US East Coast. Emirates and Etihad have cancelled and rescheduled numerous flights to and from New York and Boston due to heavy snow and strong winds, impacting airport operations and creating hazardous travel conditions.

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