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Travelers Stranded by U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran Face Endless Flight Cancellations
ByChristine Chung, Gabe Castro-Root and Niraj Chokshi March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

Even far from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the disruptions from the growing violence have left people jumping “from one cancellation to the next.”

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Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.
ByChristine Chung, Ceylan Yeğinsu and Gabe Castro-Root March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

Drones and missiles have closed airports and caused chaos across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. We want to hear from affected travelers.

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Western Governments Rush to Help Stranded Travelers in the Middle East
ByIsabella Kwai, Ceylan Yeğinsu, Omnia Al Desoukie and Alexandra E. Petri March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

European countries organized flights from Israel, Oman, and the U.A.E. The United States said it would charter free flights for its citizens but disclosed few details.

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Travelers Stuck in Dubai Face ‘Chaos and Confusion’ Amid Flight Cancellations
ByCeylan Yeğinsu, Omnia Al Desoukie and Christine Chung March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The Emirates’ reputation as a safe destination in a volatile area was put to a brutal test in recent days as Iran, retaliating against U.S.-Israeli attacks, targeted the region with missiles and drones.

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Dubai Says ‘Limited’ Flights Have Resumed From Its Airports
ByJenny Gross and Ismaeel Naar March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Emirates and FlyDubai said they were making a small number of flights to and from Dubai starting Monday night after shutting down because of airstrikes in the region.

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Airline Stocks Tumble as Iran War Expands Across the Middle East
ByKailyn Rhone March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Higher fuel prices and lower demand for international flights are expected to eat into airlines’ profits.

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Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran
ByChristine Chung February 28, 2026March 1, 2026

A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers.

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Middle East Airspace Closes as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran
ByChristine Chung February 28, 2026

A major hub in Dubai has suspended operations following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. The sweeping closures are stranding passengers.

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Trump Could Begin Flying on Plane Donated by Qatar by Summer
ByTyler Pager and Eric Schmitt January 22, 2026January 23, 2026

It remains unclear whether the aircraft would get the full Air Force One security upgrades, which industry experts said could take up to two years to complete.

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The Middle East tries to untangle travel after attacks and airspace closures.
ByGabe Castro-Root June 24, 2025

Nearly half of all Qatar Airways flights were canceled on Tuesday, causing headaches and confusion around the world.

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