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Swiss Plans Flight From Oman to Help Stranded Citizens
SWISS arranges flight from Muscat to repatriate over 4,000 stranded Swiss nationals amid Middle East airspace closures and suspended transit hubs, the airline said.
- On February 28, 2026, more than 4,000 Swiss nationals were stranded after US and Israeli airstrikes triggered a regional war, and SWISS suspended flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha until March 6th.
- After airstrikes on February 28, 2026, Iranian retaliatory actions, including drones, severely restricted takeoffs and landings, halting flights in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha.
- Swiss consular guidance says limited federal help is available as airlines must cover accommodation, meals, and replacement flights but not extra compensation in force majeure cases.
- Neighbouring countries are organising repatriation while Switzerland remains passive, with France and Germany preparing flights but Swiss employers not required to pay absences and SWISS saying it `has no solution`.
- The FDFA advises against non-urgent travel to Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with authorities monitoring and in contact with SWISS, according to Marianne Jenni.
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A Swiss flight on Thursday is fully booked. It is unclear when the other people can return to Switzerland.
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Does Switzerland have a plan to evacuate citizens stranded in the Middle East?
More than 4,000 Swiss nationals are stranded in the Middle East after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran kickstarted a war in the region on February 28th. Does the government plan to bring them back home?
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On Wednesday afternoon, the Swiss special flight landed with 212 passengers from Muscat. For Maître de Cabin and First Officer, an extraordinary experience characterized by unpredictable and thankfulness.
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