Manchester Airport flights cancelled amid Middle East conflict

Airlines have suspended or rerouted services as safety concerns and airspace closures continue to affect global travel, with routes linking Manchester to key Middle Eastern destinations among the hardest hit.

Flights between Manchester and Kuwait and Dubai were cancelled today, including:

• Kuwait Airways flight KU114 to Kuwait (12:00 departure)
• Emirates flight EK018 to Dubai (13:15 departure)
• Kuwait Airways inbound flight KU113 (10:30 arrival)
• Emirates inbound flight EK017 (11:15 arrival)

The disruption has left many passengers in Bolton and surrounding areas facing uncertainty, with some forced to rearrange travel plans at short notice.

Travel experts have warned that the situation is ongoing, with further cancellations and delays likely in the coming days as airlines continue to adjust schedules.

Across the UK, thousands of flights have already been affected since the conflict escalated, with Manchester Airport among the worst impacted regional hubs.

In a statement on its website, Manchester Airport advised passengers seeking refunds to use its official Booking Cancellation/Refund Request Form.

The airport said: “If you have booked parking, FastTrack and/or Lounge through a third-party travel agent, please contact them directly as we are unable to process cancellations or refunds on their behalf.

“If you purchased cancellation protection, you can cancel and receive a full refund via self-service up to one hour before your scheduled departure time.”

Passengers are being urged to check with their airline before travelling to the airport and allow extra time for their journeys.