US EditionFirst UK Government Evacuation Service Leaves Tonight as 9,419 Flights Axed
The flight prioritizes vulnerable British nationals amid Middle East travel disruptions; 130,000 Britons have registered in the region, the Foreign Office said.
- On Wednesday, the UK Government chartered a repatriation flight from Muscat, Oman, departing at 7pm for British nationals, their partners and children under 18 with valid travel documents.
- Escalation of the war between Iran and the USA has prompted the Foreign Office to update travel advice as some 130,000 Britons registered in the Middle East and airlines coordinate more routes.
- The Foreign Office said it will prioritise the most vulnerable and contact British nationals in Oman, while those registered in the UAE now in Oman must register and avoid Muscat International Airport unless contacted.
- Sir Keir Starmer will face Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday as the US president rebuked him Tuesday, and the Prime Minister announced HMS Dragon would defend Cyprus.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre reported a vessel struck 7NM east of Fujairah causing steel plating damage and advised caution, while the Foreign Office said airspace closures and cancelled flights disrupt travel widely.
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First UK government evacuation service leaves tonight as 9,419 flights axed
A Government charter flight will be available on Wednesday evening for British nationals wanting to leave Oman amid the conflict in the region, as 9,419 Middle East flights have been cancelled since war broke out.
UK government set to start flights back from Middle East as cancellations near 10,000 - The Mirror
The UK Government has announced a charter repatriation flight for British nationals in Oman amid ongoing travel chaos, with 9,419 Middle East flights cancelled since war broke out
Times of India
The Economic TimesUK charters first repatriation flight for Brits stranded due to Iran-Israel war
As unrest grows in West Asia due to the fallout from US-Israel military actions in Iran, Britain is stepping up efforts to bring its citizens back home. A dedicated flight from Oman is being arranged, prioritizing the well-being of vulnerable individuals.
Evening Standard
Government charters repatriation flight from Oman on Wednesday evening
The Foreign Office said the flight will depart the country’s capital, Muscat, at 7pm.
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