{"id":99871,"date":"2026-03-02T13:11:15","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T02:11:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/?p=99871"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:40:35","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T01:40:35","slug":"middle-east-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.signatureluxurytravel.com.au\/middle-east-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"What the Middle East conflict means for travellers right now"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;15px&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772417151757{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<em><strong>The conflict in the Middle East is affecting aviation and tourism, causing delays, diversions, cancellations and new travel warnings.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The US and Israel launched a strike on Iran on Saturday, 28 February 2026, attacking Iran\u2019s military and nuclear infrastructure and allegedly killing Iran\u2019s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Reports indicate Iran later launched retaliatory attacks towards Israel, then targeted US military bases in Qatar, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain. The attacks have caused damage at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait airports. Two hotels in Dubai, The Fairmont Hotel on Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab, also sustained damage from shrapnel because of air forces intercepting incoming missiles.<\/p>\n<h3>The Gulf airspace is closed<\/h3>\n<p>Airspace over Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Israel, Bahrain, The UAE, Syria and Qatar are empty of commercial flights, while Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha airports are closed. It\u2019s the largest disruption in aviation seen in recent years, with thousands of flights delayed, cancelled or rerouted due to the conflict \u2013 including those not destined for the Middle East \u2013 leaving many passengers stranded or anxiously awaiting clarity as their travel plans remain in limbo.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772417172870{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Advice for Australians<\/h3>\n<p>Smartraveller reports attacks, escalation and reduced security are possible across the Middle East due to the conflict and now advises Australians do not travel to most destinations, including Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Lebanon, Palestine, Qatar, Syria, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen. Australians should reconsider the need to travel to Jordan, Oman and Saudi Arabia. The Australian government reports that contingency plans are underway if commercial flights do not resume soon, but that Airlines flying between Australia, the Middle East, Europe and the UK are still in operation, but rerouting flights to avoid conflict zones and taking slightly longer flight paths.<\/p>\n<h3>What this means for travellers<\/h3>\n<p>Current industry advice says travellers should not panic and\/or cancel flights or contact your travel agent unless you are travelling within 48 hours\u2019 time. Travellers should wait for their airline or travel agent to contact them until such time, in order to preserve any consumer rights as they may pertain to insurance, cancellations, refunds and credits.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772417195093{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-what-nbsp-travellers-nbsp-need-to-do-right-now-nbsp-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u00a0travellers\u00a0need to do right now<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check\u00a0Smartraveller\u00a0for the latest warnings and updates<\/li>\n<li>Follow and\/or register with DFAT (if eligible) for advice and updates<\/li>\n<li>Check your airline\u2019s website, social\u00a0media\u00a0and app for updates<\/li>\n<li>Document\u00a0any and all\u00a0changes, including saving emails,\u00a0receipts, confirmations, notifications and correspondence from your airline or travel agent<\/li>\n<li>Those who are already in the Middle East should stay in a safe place and limit\u00a0unnecessary\u00a0movements<\/li>\n<li>Follow instructions from local authorities<\/li>\n<li>Make plans to leave\u00a0the Middle East\u00a0if possible and safe to do so<\/li>\n<li>If you\u00a0cannot, or choose not to leave, shelter in a safe place<\/li>\n<li>Follow local and international media to stay informed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"h-affected-airlines-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Affected airlines<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Qatar Airways flights to and from Doha<\/li>\n<li>Emirates to and from Dubai<\/li>\n<li>Etihad Airways to and from Abu Dhabi<\/li>\n<li>Virgin Australia to Doha<\/li>\n<li>Air India<\/li>\n<li>Turkish Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Delta Airlines<\/li>\n<li>KLM<\/li>\n<li>United Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Lufthansa<\/li>\n<li>Pegasus Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Air France<\/li>\n<li>Transavia<\/li>\n<li>Virgin\u00a0Atlantic<\/li>\n<li>British Airways<\/li>\n<li>Wizz Air<\/li>\n<li>LOT<\/li>\n<li>Air Canada<\/li>\n<li>Aegean Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Air Astana<\/li>\n<li>Gulf Air<\/li>\n<li>Royal Jordanian<\/li>\n<li>Oman Air<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772417232160{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-good-to-know\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Good to<\/strong> know<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Gulf-based carriers<\/strong>\u00a0such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have no legal obligation under local law to provide hotels,\u00a0meals\u00a0or transfers to stranded passengers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Emirates\u00a0<\/strong>advises\u00a0travellers\u00a0booked to travel on or before 5 March 2026 can choose between rebooking an alternate flight or\u00a0requesting\u00a0a refund, and to do so at your point of purchase.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Etihad\u00a0<\/strong>advises passengers due to\u00a0travel on\u00a02 March 2026\u00a0check\u00a0their flight status before\u00a0departing\u00a0for the airport.\u00a0Travellers\u00a0with\u00a0tickets issued on or before 28 February 2026, with original travel dates up to 7 March 2026, may rebook free of charge onto Etihad-operated flights up to 18 March 2026. Guests on all Etihad flights until 3 March\u00a02026\u00a0may request a full refund at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/help\/refund-form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.etihad.com\/en\/help\/refund-form\">etihad.com\/en\/help\/refund-form<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0or through their travel agent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Qantas\u00a0<\/strong>is offering\u00a0a fee-free refund, a fee-free Flight Credit (fare difference may apply) or fee-free date change for flights booked on or before 1 March 2026 for travel between 1 March and 5 March 2026 for passengers booked on flights to\/from or via the UAE,\u00a0Qatar, Israel, Jordan and Oman through Qantas on partner airlines.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"h-useful-links-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Useful links<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfat.gov.au\/crisis-hub\/middle-east-conflict#register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.dfat.gov.au\/crisis-hub\/middle-east-conflict\">Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Crisis Hub<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/crisis.dfat.gov.au\/crisisportal\/s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/crisis.dfat.gov.au\/crisisportal\/s\">Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Crisis Registration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/news-and-updates\/middle-east-conflict\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/news-and-updates\/middle-east-conflict\">Smartraveller\u00a0Middle East Middle East Conflict Portal<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/news-and-updates\/global-travel-impacts-conflict-middle-east\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.smartraveller.gov.au\/news-and-updates\/global-travel-impacts-conflict-middle-east\">Smartraveller\u00a0Global Travel Impacts of Conflict in the Middle East Alert<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dfat.gov.au\/about-us\/our-locations\/missions\/our-embassies-and-consulates-overseas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.dfat.gov.au\/about-us\/our-locations\/missions\/our-embassies-and-consulates-overseas\">Australian Embassies and Consulates Overseas<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accc.gov.au\/consumers\/specific-products-and-activities\/travel-delays-and-cancellations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.accc.gov.au\/consumers\/specific-products-and-activities\/travel-delays-and-cancellations\">ACCC Flight Cancellation Rights<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Be the first to see more exclusive online content by subscribing to the enewsletter below.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full\" id=\"wpforms-58331\"><form 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