US EditionFlights From Birmingham to Middle East Cancelled Amid Conflict
Flights from Birmingham to Doha, Dubai, and Delhi are cancelled or suspended due to regional airspace closures after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, affecting several airlines.
- On March 3, 2026, Birmingham Airport confirmed several cancellations to Middle Eastern destinations and advised passengers to check flight status before travel.
- Amid an announced 'major combat operation', last week Iran and Iraq closed their airspaces following strikes by the United States and Israel, causing regional flight disruptions.
- Specific cancelled services included the Qatar Airways QR 034 at 2.10pm to Doha, Air India AI 114 at 8.45pm to Delhi, Emirates EK038 at 8.50pm to Dubai, and four Birmingham services.
- Emirates suspended operations to and from Dubai until 11am on March 3 and advised ticket-holders to rebook or request refunds through March 5, apologising for the inconvenience.
- Birmingham Airport said passengers should check with airlines ahead of travel as safety remains the priority, while British nationals must follow local authorities, monitor Foreign Office travel advice, register if in the region, and contact Air India for details.
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An escalation of conflict in the Middle East has left airspace closed, forcing major airlines to cancel flights from London Heathrow Airport.
All flights between the UK and Israel, Kuwait, Bahrain, Doha and the UAE are suspended because of the conflict in the Middle East. Passengers are being urged to check with their airline before heading to the airport. Some long haul flights are able to divert, but journeys that would normally require a stop at one of the hubs in the region will be affected. Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has this advice for the 94,000 Brits stranded across the r…
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Express & StarFlights from Birmingham Airport to Delhi and Dubai cancelled today amid conflict in the Middle East
Airspace closures in several Gulf states have left hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded, including British nationals. Major hubs such as Dubai International Airport remain closed after Iran launched retaliatory missile strikes in response to US and Israeli airstrikes on key cities, including Tehran.
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