The Ministry of Defence confirmed that an RAF base in Cyprus was hit by a suspected drone strike.
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British Airways has cancelled all flights from the UK to Cyprus at this time after an RAF base was hit by drone strikes on the island. The airline cancelled one flight from London Gatwick this morning and two from Heathrow airport, on account of depart at 11.40am and 5.10pm. Prospects travelling to Larnaca can rebook their flights freed from cost.
A BA spokesperson instructed The Categorical: “We’re carefully monitoring the scenario and have cancelled plenty of flights to the Center East. We perceive it’s a tough time for purchasers in affected locations and we’re involved with them to supply reassurance and assist. Security is our prime precedence and we’ll solely function a flight whether it is secure to take action.”
The airline has suggested clients to test their flight standing on BA.com earlier than travelling to the airport because of the evolving scenario.
easyJet has additionally cancelled flights to the island at this time, pulling flights to Paphos and Larnaca airports, to the east and west of the RAF base.
British Airways additionally operates a route from London to Paphos Airport, which runs on Wednesdays and Saturdays in March. This week’s flights are nonetheless on account of run at current.
Hermes Airports, which operates each airports in Cyprus, confirmed that a number of flights are being affected on the island because of the “present developments within the Center East”.
British Airways has additionally cancelled an enormous variety of flights throughout the Center East as much as and together with March 5, together with flights to Amman, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Doha and Tel Aviv.
Prospects who’re on account of journey between London Heathrow and these locations within the coming days could have the choice to vary their flights totally free or obtain a refund.
The most recent battle erupted after a “large” and ongoing assault was launched at Iran by the USA and Israel, focusing on its management and navy. Its supreme chief, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is amongst at the least 555 individuals reported to have been killed by Iran’s Pink Cross.
Iran has launched retaliatory assaults throughout the Center East, stating it will goal US navy bases. Explosions have been heard in Kuwait, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Qatar.
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