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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood Freezes Afghan Student and Skilled Worker Visas
UK suspends new student and worker visas for Afghan, Cameroon, Myanmar, and Sudan nationals starting March 2026 to curb asylum claims from legal routes.
72 Flights Cancel as Cairo International Airport Becomes Stranded Hub for Egyptair, Pegasus
Regional conflict forces mass flight cancellations and delays across Egypt's airports, leaving thousands stranded as Gulf and Levant…
UAE General Civil Aviation Authority Plans 80 Daily Flights as Phased Recovery Meets Regional Airspace Closures
UAE GCAA targets 80 daily flights to recover from conflict-linked airspace closures, prioritizing 20,000+ stranded travelers with full…
British Airways Launches Emergency Muscat-London Flight. Here’s How to Book a Seat
British Airways launches emergency flight BA80 from Muscat to London Heathrow to rescue stranded passengers amid Middle East…
186 Delays and 108 Cancellations Hit Heathrow and Gatwick as Middle East Crisis Disrupts UK
Middle East airspace closures sparked 294 flight disruptions at London airports on March 3, 2026, suspending major routes…
Italy ATC Strike Hits March 7 Flights, Strands Middle East Travelers as Dubai Reopens
Dubai airports resume limited service as a March 7 Italy air traffic strike threatens new global travel disruptions…
Oman Air Cancels Flights to Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, Copenhagen Until Friday
Oman Air cancels regional flights March 4-6, 2026, due to airspace closures. Passengers can rebook or request refunds…
British Airways Lets Anyone Booked to Middle East Make Free Date Changes in Manage My Booking
British Airways extends Middle East flight waivers, allowing fee-free rebooking through March 29, 2026, and refunds for travel…
Qatar Airways Remains Fully Grounded in Qatari Airspace at Hamad International Airport
Qatar Airways remains 100% grounded due to Qatari airspace closure, suspending all scheduled flights and offering refunds/rebooking for…
Virgin Atlantic Resumes Dubai-London Flights Through Middle East Airspace, Breaking Ground
Virgin Atlantic resumes Dubai and Riyadh flights from London Heathrow under a cautious, risk-based approach as Middle East…