The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has updated its air safety guidelines for conflict zones: airlines are asked to take precautions until March 6, 2026
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"
TUI, MSC, Celestyal, and Aroya ships remain docked in Gulf ports as airspace closures and security alerts disrupt sailing. MSC Euribis: "We regret to inform you that we need to change our itinerary"
Danger at sea: According to an official report, about 15 small boats attempted to attack a cargo ship in the Red Sea. The ship's armed security team returned fire, preventing a takeover
Riyadh Air landed its first flight in London, following its plan to launch commercial operations, and signed its first aircraft lease with AviLease for a Dreamliner
Starting June 15, 2025: A new daily route will operate between Addis Ababa and Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE. Concurrently, the airline will also launch a route to Sharjah – a culturally significant emirate – as part of a strategic expansion in the Gulf
1.4 million tourists from GCC countries: United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain, and Kuwait will visit the UK this year and spend £3.5 billion
