British Airways is among the airlines slashing flights to the Middle East weeks in advance or more

"Thousands of flights were canceled across the region following the US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28 and subsequent retaliatory strikes. While some flights have resumed and many travelers who got stranded in places like Abu Dhabi and Doha have made it out, the travel disruptions are ongoing."

"Industry experts previously told Business Insider that the lasting impacts on tourism and global travel will likely depend on how long the war lasts, as well as how it ends. Canceled flights to Dubai International Airport, which serves as a common connector for routes between Europe, Asia, and Africa, could especially have a ripple effect."

"British Airways said Tuesday it was canceling flights to Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai, and Tel Aviv until later this month, and to and from Abu Dhabi until later this year. It's unclear when the flights will resume."

Following the US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28 and subsequent retaliatory strikes, thousands of flights were canceled across the Middle East region. While some services have resumed and stranded travelers have departed from cities like Abu Dhabi and Doha, travel disruptions persist weeks later. Industry experts indicate that lasting impacts on tourism and global travel depend on the war's duration and resolution. Cancellations at Dubai International Airport, a major connector for European, Asian, and African routes, create significant ripple effects. Airlines are responding differently—some suspend routes entirely while others operate with reduced capacity. Several carriers have added repatriation flights to assist stranded passengers.

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