British Airways cancels all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until later this year

British Airways cancels all flights to Abu Dhabi and several other Middle Eastern destinations due to ongoing conflict, as airspace instability disrupts global travel. The airline says it is reviewing schedules and assisting affected passengers.

Reuters

11 March 2026 at 07:20:51

British Airways cancels all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until later this year

FILE PHOTO: A general view shows the British Airways headquarters and IAG head office in Harmondsworth, London, Britain, March 13, 2025.

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IAG-owned airline, British Airways, announced on Tuesday (March 10) that it was cancelling all flights to and from Abu Dhabi until "later this year" amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

"Due to the continuing uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East and airspace instability, we've had to temporarily reduce our flying schedule in the region," the airline wrote on their X account.

The company has also cancelled flights to Tel Aviv, Amman, Bahrain, Dubai and Doha until March 12, with a reduced schedule to Larnaca. BA107/106 Dubai flight is cancelled until March 14. It also plans flights for BA customers from Muscat from March 9-12.

“We’re keeping the situation under constant review and are in touch with our customers to offer them a range of options," British Airways said.

Global air travel remains severely disrupted after the war in Iran forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, stranding tens of thousands of passengers.

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