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FCDO warns against travel to Cuba, Egypt, and parts of Lebanon, confirms Bahrain staff withdrawal, and alerts Brits to Maldives flight disruption linked to Middle East airspace closures. Cuban airports are out of fuel; Canadian carriers and LATAM have suspended services to Cuba; Air France will suspend flights between Paris and Havana from March 29 to June 14; Beirut airport remains open

Update: British Airways flights from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Tel Aviv and other key hubs remain suspended as tensions escalate. An emergency Muscat–London service has been scheduled for stranded passengers. Details on booking and departure time

Flight disruptions, drone strike on British base, and limited American aid in the north of the island: Washington urges its citizens to reconsider traveling to Cyprus, with an emphasis on Turkish Cyprus

After a drone incident at the British base in Akrotiri, Cyprus activated civil defense plans, prepared shelters in Limassol, and issued safety guidance

With Gulf airspace closed, British nationals in Israel, Bahrain, Qatar, and UAE must register with FCDO for updates and read the official guide on staying safe indoors and seeking shelter: "Remain indoors in a secure location, avoid all travel and follow instructions from the local authorities"

British Airways launches new Avios-Only flights from London City to Madrid and Toulon, offering reward seats on every ticket as loyalty travel demand grows

Just before the start of the season, London Gatwick Airport is predicting its busiest summer since the coronavirus pandemic. Here are the main destinations and the new airlines joining

According to social media reports, British Airways crew members unknowingly consumed gummies containing THC. Company comment: "A number of crew members felt unwell after arriving at the hotel, received medical assistance, and recovered"

The report published by easyJet reveals how technology, networks, and the search for meaningful experiences are changing the way we travel: from prioritizing experiences over material goods to trips inspired by TV series. Also: new and original ways to finance a vacation preferred by the younger generation

Members of the Dubai-based luxury airline's loyalty club, Emirates Skywards, will be able to redeem points for flights on low-cost carrier Jet2, which flies to popular destinations across Europe, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands

Not just black coffee. The British tea experience comes to Israel, and in honor of International Tea Day, here are 4 places to enjoy a full British tea time with scones and cucumber sandwiches