British Airways cancels all flights to Dubai until October

Restrictions on British Airways flights between the UK and the Middle East have been in place since March. <i>(Image: Rebecca Black/PA)</i>
Restrictions on British Airways flights between the UK and the Middle East have been in place since March. (Image: Rebecca Black/PA)
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British Airways has announced it has cancelled all flights to four destinations, including Dubai, until the end of October.

Due to the "ongoing uncertainty" caused by the conflict in the Middle East and airspace restrictions in place, British Airways has been forced to cancel or suspend flights to the following destinations:

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Amman
  • Bahrain
  • Doha
  • Dubai
  • Tel Aviv
  • Riyadh

These restrictions have been in place since March.

British Airways cancels flights to 4 destinations until October

British Airways had been set to resume its regular schedule to Dubai International Airport on July 1.

However, this has now been delayed, and all flights between the UK and Dubai have now been cancelled until October 25, according to Time Out.

All flights to Amman, Bahrain and Tel Aviv have also been cancelled until October.



BA has also confirmed it is reducing its Doha schedule to one daily flight, set to resume from August 1, Time Out added.

A British Airways spokesperson said: "We understand that the continuing situation in the Middle East remains worrying for many of our customers, particularly those planning travel in the months ahead.

"Due to ongoing uncertainty and airspace restrictions, some of our flights in the region have been cancelled or temporarily suspended, including services to and from Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, Tel Aviv, and Riyadh.

"To give customers greater peace of mind, we’re extending the flexibility available to those with bookings to these destinations."

Refunds available for affected British Airways flights

Refunds are available for BA passengers booked to travel to and/or from any of the destinations affected by the Middle East conflict, even if the flight is still scheduled to operate.

There is also the option to change flights - whether to a different route or date, free of charge.

These options are available for customers originally due to travel up to and including October 31, according to the BA website, to and/or from:

  • Abu Dhabi
  • Amman
  • Bahrain
  • Doha
  • Dubai
  • Tel Aviv
  • Jeddah
  • Riyadh

British Airways added: "We continue to monitor the situation closely and are contacting affected customers directly with the latest information and available options.

"Your safety is always our highest priority, and we would never operate a flight unless it was safe to do so."

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