travel updates

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

MSC, TUI, Celestyal, and Aroya Cruises continue to face disruption as regional airspace closures and security concerns keep ships and passengers stranded in Gulf ports

Following an explicit Iranian threat and drone strikes on its territory, Nicosia is trying to calm down the public and emphasize that it is not a target in the conflict. In parallel, the US has raised the travel warning to level 3, and the island has gone on a broad security alert. The police and the National Guard are on heightened alert, and security has been increased at about 180 locations across the country

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

The Lufthansa Group, with its many companies, arrived at the ITB travel fair with an increased and particularly rich presence. At the heart of the event: Lufthansa's centennial celebrations and the luxury classes on airplanes

Travel is unpredictable right now, but your preparation shouldn't be: Learn what airlines must provide, how travel insurance can protect you, and what your rights are worldwide. Highlights: How does EU261 apply to flights in conflict zones? Also: What are your options for refunds and rerouting

Air Canada suspends service to Dubai and Tel Aviv until March 23, 2026, citing regional security concerns. Passengers can rebook for free or request refunds

Airspace closures, flight cancellations, and route diversions: here is an updated report of the situation in the region

Le Voyage on Celebrity Xcel is the first restaurant at sea to earn a Five-Star rating from the prestigious Forbes Travel Guide. "Guided by our guests, we dream up and deliver experiences that create memories and stories they cannot experience anywhere else"

Air Arabia will connect Sharjah and Rome with daily nonstop flights from July 2026, supporting tourism, business, and travel between the UAE and Italy