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Thousands stranded as Iran conflict shuts Mideast hubs

The biggest disruption to global air transport since the Covid pandemic snarled travel for a second day on Sunday, with thousands of flights affected and busy Gulf hubs including Dubai and Doha…

2 Mar, 00:00 — 2 Mar, 03:13
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VnExpress21m ago

SIA, Scoot cancel 26 Middle East flights until weekend amid escalating Iran strikes

A total of 26 flights operated by Singapore Airlines (SIA) and its budget arm Scoot have been canceled between Feb. 28 and March 7 following U.S. and Israeli strikes on targets in Iran.

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SCMP53m ago

Cathay Pacific halts Dubai flights until Thursday amid US-Israeli attack on Iran

US-Israeli strikes on Iran have grounded at least 37 flights between Hong Kong and the Middle East, with flag carrier Cathay Pacific suspending its Dubai services until Thursday. Cathay also announced on Monday that it would suspend its Riyadh flights until Tuesday amid the developing situation in the region. The carrier said customers booked to travel between Hong Kong and Dubai or Riyadh would be offered more flexibility to rebook, divert, or refund their tickets, with usual fees waived unt...

By Oscar Liu,Jeffie Lam

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Times of India1h ago

All expenses paid: UAE covers accommodation, meals, flights for 20000+ stranded travellers in emirates amid Iran–US–Israel war

The UAE is stepping in to help thousands of travellers stranded by flight cancellations. The government will cover all accommodation and meal costs for passengers affected by the ongoing aviation crisis. Major UAE airports like Dubai and Abu Dhabi are facilitating rebooking and providing essential support. This move ensures passenger welfare during a period of significant travel disruption.

By TOI World Desk

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hindustan-times1h ago

Several stranded as West Asia war hits global travel

International travel from Karnataka faced disruptions with 37 flights canceled due to airspace restrictions linked to the Iran-Israel conflict, stranding 150 students in Dubai.

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la-repubblica3h ago

Crosetto: “Ero lì senza scorta, un’accelerazione inattesa. Ora l’Ue deve proteggersi”

Il ministro: “A Dubai con i miei: per un impegno istituzionale ho fatto spostare il volo e siamo rimasti bloccati Lasciare? Non vedo perché”

By repubblicawww@repubblica.it (Redazione Repubblica.it)

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