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British Airways issues major flights update amid Iran war | World | News

British Airways has provided its clients with a major update in light of disruptions caused by the conflict that erupted in the Middle East on Saturday. The UK airline announced on March 3 it will start operate one flight from Muscat, in Oman, to London Heathrow, departing on Thursday, March 5.

The airline added it still can’t operate flights from several destinations including Dubai and Tel Aviv. The airline said: “We currently remain unable to operate flights from destinations including Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Amman and Tel Aviv.

« We’re continuing to do everything we can to support customers and colleagues in the region, and are in regular contact with them. We’re aware that a number of our customers are now in Oman, where the airspace is currently open.

“Working with the relevant authorities we’ve been able to schedule a flight from Muscat to London, departing at 2.30am local time on March 5. »

The airline added that existing customers who are in Oman can get in touch with British Airways to express desire to get on that flight via a dedicated phone line: +44 203 467 3854.

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Israel and the US started launching strikes on Iranian targets, including the compound of the country’s leader Ali Khamenei, on Saturday.

Thousands of flights were cancelled as a result of the turmoil, leaving passengers stranded.

Some Britons stranded in the Middle East will be repatriated on a Government charter flight from Muscat in Oman, Yvette Cooper said earlier today.

The Foreign Secretary announced the flight will depart from the capital “in the coming days”, adding 130,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East.


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