Middle East - Important travel update and FCDO advice

We're doing everything we can to support our customers whose travel arrangements are affected by airspace restrictions in the Middle East. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Current status

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026, International flights are significantly affected by airspace restrictions in the Middle East. Our immediate focus is on our customers who need to be rerouted to return home, and on rerouting those who are due to travel imminently. We are also reviewing all future departures.    

Middle East Airport Hub Status Update

• Dubai International (DXB): The airport remains open, though primarily for local carriers like Emirates and flydubai. Many international partner airlines have adjusted their schedules, leading to a higher-than-usual number of cancellations. We are reviewing current and future bookings, in date order, that are scheduled to transit Dubai.
• Zayed International (AUH): Operations are gradually resuming. We are reviewing current and future bookings, in date order, that are scheduled to transit Abu Dhabi. 
• Doha Hamad International (DOH): Flights are currently highly restricted. Most scheduled departures and arrivals have been postponed or cancelled due to limited airspace corridors. We are reviewing current and future bookings, in date order, that are planned to transit Doha.
   

FCDO advice

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