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flag On March 1, 2026, U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran triggered airspace closures, canceling nearly half of Heathrow’s Middle East flights and disrupting travel across the region.

flag On March 1, 2026, nearly half of flights from London Heathrow to the Middle East were cancelled due to a U.S.-Israel strike on Iran and subsequent retaliatory missile attacks, triggering airspace closures across the region. flag Cancellations affected all flights to Israel and Bahrain, most to Qatar and the UAE, while some flights to Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Oman, and Turkey continued. flag Airlines including Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, British Airways, and Virgin Atlantic suspended or rerouted services. flag The UK Foreign Office advised British nationals in Oman to shelter in place or leave, urging travelers to follow local authorities. flag Scammers impersonating airline staff were reported, and travelers were advised to monitor official updates amid ongoing disruptions.

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