In an update on the Foreign Office page, the government warns that ‘ongoing hostilities’ have the ‘potential to deteriorate quickly’.
The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia are all under the latest warning, after Donald Trump ordered a US attack on Iran’s nuclear sites.
On its website, the Foreign Office warns: “Ongoing hostilities in the region and between Israel and Iran have the potential to deteriorate further, quickly and without warning including since US military strikes against Iran on 22 June.
“There is a possibility of travel disruption, including short-notice airspace closures, delayed and cancelled flights, and other unanticipated travel impacts.
We encourage you to:
- read the FCDO’s advice on if you’re affected by a crisis abroad
- monitor local and international media for the latest information
- be vigilant and follow the instructions of local authorities, avoiding all but essential travel to military bases
- check with relevant airlines for the latest updates before travelling.
This follows flights from London to Dubai and Doha being cancelled yesterday.
A British Airways (BA) flight from London Heathrow to Dubai was diverted to Zurich on Saturday night.
All of the airline’s flights to Dubai and Doha that were scheduled to depart from Heathrow on Sunday were cancelled, including return flights, the company said.
Israel announced on Sunday that it had closed its airspace to both inbound and outbound flights in the wake of the US attacks.
The US struck three nuclear sites in Iran overnight prompting Tehran to launch a retaliatory ballistic missile barrage against Israel.
In a statement, British Airways said: “As a result of recent events, we have adjusted our flight schedule to ensure the safety of our customers and crew, which is always our top priority.
“We are contacting our customers to advise them of their options while we work through this developing situation.”
BA is offering a flexible booking policy for customers already booked onto flights to Dubai and Doha between Sunday and Tuesday who wish to change their dates of travel.
According to Gatwick’s website, flights to and from the airport to Doha and Dubai are continuing as scheduled.
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The Foreign Office page for UAE also says: “Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
“Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreign nationals.
“Terrorists continue to issue statements threatening to carry out attacks in the Gulf region. These include references to attacks on western interests, including against UK citizens.”
