Cathay passengers bemoan refund policies as US, Israel exchange strikes with Iran

Passengers flying with Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways have criticised the flag carrier over its compensation and rebooking policies after flights to the Middle East were cancelled due to the joint United States-Israeli attack on Iran. Cathay Pacific said on Sunday that it was “waiving rebooking and re-routing charges for the affected customers” to give them “greater flexibility”, but did not clarify whether the measures included financial compensation for conflict-related cancellations or...

By Theodora Yu

Travel plans disrupted by the war? Your insurer is unlikely to help - SMH.com.au

Travel plans disrupted by the war? Your insurer is unlikely to help  SMH.com.au

Airspace closed, thousands of flights disrupted amid U.S.-Iran conflict

Key transit airports, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi in ‌the UAE, and Doha in Qatar, were shut or severely restricted as much of the region’s airspace remained closed

Over 700 flights cancelled today: UAE, India and global airlines disrupted as US-Israel-Iran war escalates

Global aviation is in turmoil on March 1, 2026, as escalating US, Israel, and Iran conflict forces widespread airspace closures. Over 700 flights were cancelled by afternoon, with thousands of passengers stranded. Major carriers like Emirates and Air India suspended operations, impacting key transit hubs and leading to soaring fare prices.

By TOI World Desk

Kolkata’s ‘gateway to the West’ shut as several flights cancelled, fares soar amid Iran crisis

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Irish citizens urged to shelter in place across Middle East as thousands of flights cancelled

Irish people travelling to or through the region have been urged to contact their airline or travel agent immediately.

Garuda Indonesia suspends flights from and to Doha - The Jakarta Post

Garuda Indonesia suspends flights from and to Doha  The Jakarta Post

UAE airlines offer refunds, rebooking amid airspace closure - Khaleej Times

UAE airlines offer refunds, rebooking amid airspace closure  Khaleej Times

Emirates, Qatar Airways planes stranded in Vietnam amid Middle East airspace closures

Two Qatar Airways aircraft and one Emirates aircraft remain grounded at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi after several Middle Eastern countries closed or restricted their airspace from Feb. 28, prompting widespread flight cancellations and delays.

FAAN alerts passengers as Middle East flights face delays, cancellations

By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has disclosed that flights scheduled to Middle East destinations from Nigerian airports, including Emirates and Qatar Airways, have been cancelled or delayed. This travel advisory by FAAN followed ongoing airspace closures in parts of the Middle East, which are currently disrupting flight operations to and from the region. A statement […] The post FAAN alerts passengers as Middle East flights face delays, cancellations appeared f...

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