Travel Disrupted by Middle East Chaos
Middle East airspace chaos is canceling hundreds of flights, with British Airways grounding flights to several Middle Eastern destinations until later in 2026 [https://x.com/i/status/2031404860856295888].
The ongoing conflict and airspace instability have led British Airways to extend cancellations to several Middle Eastern destinations. Flights to Abu Dhabi are suspended until later in 2026, while Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Tel Aviv flights are canceled until the end of March. Other airlines like Virgin Atlantic have also suspended services, with Dubai–London Heathrow services halted for the winter season and Riyadh flights paused until March 21. These disruptions began around February 28, triggered by airspace closures, causing widespread delays and stranding passengers. British Airways is operating repatriation flights from Muscat to London Heathrow until March 12 for existing ticket holders. Passengers needing to travel to Muscat will have to arrange their own transportation. The airline has cautioned travelers to be alert for potential scams and rely only on official British Airways channels for updates.
