As conflict continues in the Middle East travel is still being impacted
Fresh travel warnings have been placed on 33 countries across the world as the conflict between the US-Israel and Iran escalates. Travel has been impacted globally since the war began with the US attacking Iran on February 28, with no sign of calming.
At the beginning of the conflict many flights were cancelled in the Middle East, mainly in the UAE as the airspace was closed. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated travellers from the UK about the global travel impacts due to escalation in the Middle East.
For 34 countries, some of which are popular tourist spots have been advised: “Escalation in the Middle East has caused widespread travel disruption, including airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights. Your travel plans may be affected, even if your destination is not in the Middle East.
“Before you travel, check travel advice for any countries or territories you are transiting through, check for the latest updates from your airline or tour operator before travelling, review your travel insurance policy for coverage before you travel and monitor local and international media for the latest information and sign up for travel advice email alerts.”
Places issued with the warning
- Australia
- Bangladesh
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Fiji
- Georgia
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Kiribati
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Philippines
- Samoa
- Singapore
- Solomon Islands
- South Korea
- Sri Lanka
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vietnam
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