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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted by airspace closures in Middle East Source The Guardian - World News
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UK plans evacuation of more than 76,000 Brits as key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha close

The US and Israeli attack on Iran continued to cause severe disruption to flights throughout the Middle East and beyond on Sunday, creating uncertainty for hundreds of thousands of travellers.

Countries across the region closed their airspace, and three of the key airports that connect Europe, Africa and the west to Asia halted operations.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/01/hundreds-of-thousands-of-travellers-stranded-or-diverted-amid-air-space-closures-in-middle-east Published At 2026-03-01 11:03:46 (2 weeks ago)
Created At 2026-02-28 19:22:34 Updated At 2026-03-01 13:02:28