As a result of the ongoing situation in the Middle East many flights to and from the region are cancelled.
Flights
Please see the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) website for up-to-date information on flights:
Middle East – Passenger travel advice – 1 March 2026
Further updates from the CAA will be published here: https://www.caa.co.uk/newsroom/news/
BA – https://www.britishairways.com/content/information/travel-news/
Virgin Atlantic – https://www.virginatlantic.com/travel-news/middle-east-airspace
Wizz Air – https://www.wizzair.com/en-gb/latest-travel-information
Qatar Airways – https://www.qatarairways.com/en-gb/travel-alerts.html
Emirates – https://www.emirates.com/uk/english/help/travel-updates/#6483
Etihad – https://www.etihad.com/en-gb/manage/flight-status#travelupdates
flydubai – https://www.flydubai.com/en/help/operational-updates/
If airlines don’t resolve matters to constituents’ satisfaction, they should contact the CAA for advice – https://www.caa.co.uk/passengers-and-public/resolving-travel-problems/how-the-caa-can-help/
For constituents concerned about whether or not to travel, Foreign Office guidance remains the best port of call – https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice
Travel advice from TransPennine Express Trains
Due to ongoing disruption affecting flights to and from the region, customers travelling to Manchester Airport for flights to Middle Eastern destinations, including the UAE (Dubai), Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Iraq and Iran, are being advised not to travel.
Customers returning on earlier or later than scheduled flights from the region are advised that ticket restrictions have been lifted on all TransPennine Express services from Manchester Airport until Sunday 8 March.
Customers with proof of affected travel from the Middle East may travel on any TransPennine Express service, regardless of whether they hold a valid ticket for that specific service. Our teams will provide appropriate assistance to ensure customers can complete their journeys.
Customers whose flights have been cancelled or amended and who are advised not to travel to the airport should seek a refund from their original point of purchase.
We are continuing to monitor the situation and will provide further updates if required.
Find out more here: https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/travel-updates
The ABI has produced a travel FAQs page to help travellers impacted by the Middle East conflict. You can find it here: https://www.abi.org.uk/products-and-issues/choosing-the-right-insurance/travel-guide/travel-insurance-faqs-for-middle-east-conflict/