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UK Foreign Office Advises Against Travel to Israel and Palestine Amid Regional Conflict
The UK Foreign Office warns British nationals to avoid Israel and Palestine after US-Israeli strikes on Iran closed regional airspace and disrupted over 1,800 Middle Eastern flights.
- On Saturday, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advised against all travel to Israel and Palestine and urged British nationals in Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait to `immediately shelter in place`.
- Joint US-Israeli military action sparked strikes on Iran on February 28, 2026, followed by retaliatory attacks on American bases in surrounding countries, escalating regional tensions.
- Wizz Air and Lufthansa suspended flights until March 7, with some flights, including a British Airways Heathrow–Doha service, returning mid-journey, according to flight-tracking sites.
- Passengers were advised to check with their airlines, and Heathrow reported cancellations and delays due to airspace closures, with airlines contacting affected customers.
- Carrier spokespeople noted ongoing contact with authorities and said major airlines including Virgin Atlantic and Qatar Airways are monitoring developments and adjusting schedules, with Virgin Atlantic cancelling its VS400 service from London Heathrow to Dubai on Saturday.
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