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Qatar Airways points main replace on flights – over 100,000 Brits stranded

1000’s of flights have been cancelled since Saturday.

1000’s of flights have been disrupted by the struggle in Iran (Picture: Getty)

Qatar Airways has issued an replace on its flights because the struggle in Iran continues to rage. 1000’s of British holidaymakers have been left caught after flight cancellations as escalating hostilities in Iran and throughout the Center East disrupt air journey.

Closures of airspace over massive components of the area have now continued into their fifth day following US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Amid the continued airspace, the three main Gulf carriers – Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways – are taking totally different approaches to restarting operations. In an replace this morning, Qatar Airways introduced that flights will stay grounded till a minimum of Friday.

The suspension impacts each departures and arrivals — the airline says it’ll resume providers solely as soon as authorities deem the airspace protected.

The long-haul provider added {that a} additional replace shall be supplied on Friday, March 6, at 9am, with passengers being urged to regulate the most recent flight info.

International Secretary Yvette Cooper informed MPs on Tuesday that the “security and safety” of British nationals was a “high precedence”.

In response to regional airspace disruptions, Emirates is working seven flights from Dubai to the UK right now, with Etihad operating two departures from Abu Dhabi. Virgin Atlantic can even function a flight from Dubai to London Heathrow, offering restricted choices for stranded travellers.

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