Australians Stranded in Middle East as Airspace Shuts

Hope flights will resume as Aussies stranded in Middle East conflict

Thousands of travellers have been left stranded after sweeping airspace closures due to air strikes.

Government drawing up contingency plans for stranded Australians

Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says the government is drawing up "contingency arrangements" for Australians stranded in the Middle East.

New travel advice for fastest flights out of Middle East

Australians stranded in the Middle East because of flight cancellations and airspace closures have been issued with a new travel alert.

Australians stranded in Middle East as airspace shuts

More than 100,000 Australians stranded in the Middle East may be facing weeks of uncertainty as US and Israeli air strikes on Iran have shut the airspace.

Uncertainty over repatriation as 115,000 Australians remain in Middle East

The Foreign Minister says around 115,000 Australians are currently in the Middle East as airspace remains closed. But Penny Wong would not confirm whether the government would be able to facilitate repatriation flights for those stranded in the region. Virgin Australia has today cancelled at least six flights to Qatar's capital. While Qantas says there's currently no impact on its operated flights.

More than 100,000 Aussies stranded in Middle East

More than 100,000 Australians are in the Middle East but the federal government isn't planning on providing any repatriation flights at this stage.