British Airways plc

03/03/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/03/2026 06:47

Our Middle East operation: 03 March 2026

Media statements

03/03/2026 - 12:00

We are closely monitoring the situation and have cancelled a number of flights to the Middle East. We understand it is a difficult time for customers in affected destinations and we are in contact with them to offer reassurance and support. Safety is our top priority and we will only operate a flight if it is safe to do so.

02/03/2026 - ​​​​​28/02/2026

We are closely monitoring the situation and have cancelled a number of our flights to the Middle East. Safety is always our top priority, and we're contacting our customers to advise them of their travel options.

Our travel policy

03/03/2026 - 09:00

If you are due to fly between London Heathrow and Abu Dhabi, Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai or Tel Aviv up to and including 15 March you can change your flight date free of charge to travel on or before 29 March. Customers travelling up to and including 8 March may also request a full refund in Manage My Booking.

If you are travelling between London and Larnaca on or before 15 March, you can change your flight date free of charge to travel on or before 29 March.

All other flights are continuing to operate as normal. Please check your flight status for the latest information before you travel.

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