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Turkey, Cyprus, Dubai and Egypt New Travel Advice as Foreign Office Issue Update
British Airways suspended flights to key Middle East hubs including Abu Dhabi until October citing ongoing regional conflict and reduced demand for rescue flights.
- British Airways recently extended a temporary reduction in its Middle East flight schedule due to ongoing uncertainty and airspace instability, with suspensions until June 2026.
- Ongoing US and Israeli strikes across Iran contributed to uncertainty, while Muscat, Oman emerged as a key hub for tourists and affected passengers stranded in the region.
- The airline has halted flights to Bahrain, Dubai, Tel Aviv and Amman until after May 31, while Doha services are axed until April 30 and Abu Dhabi flights remain cancelled through October.
- The airline stopped running rescue flights, citing 'reduced demand', and said it helped thousands return while operating eight relief flights from Muscat, Oman.
- While keeping operations under review, the airline says it is contacting affected customers and plans a Melbourne service from January 9, 2027.
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