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Travel Advice: Middle East Airspace Disruption (02 Mar 2026)

Flights to, or transiting through, the Middle East may be disrupted/cancelled due to conflict in the Middle East

Update: 2nd March 2026, 1205 GMT

Ongoing instability in parts of the Middle East may affect some international flight routes.

Many flights to Asia, Africa and other long-haul destinations transit through Middle Eastern hubs. Because of this, airspace restrictions may lead to:

  • Flight cancellations

  • Delays

  • Rerouting via different hubs

  • Last-minute schedule changes

Even if your final destination is not in the Middle East, your flight could still be affected.

What You Should Do

If you are due to transit through the Middle East:

  1. Check your airline’s updates regularly (app, website, email).

  2. Make sure your contact details are up to date with your airline.

  3. If your flight is cancelled or delayed, contact your airline immediately to discuss rebooking options.

Airlines are responsible for managing flight disruption (and in the UK and EU they have clearly defined legal obligations to the customer).

If you were due to fly with a UK or EU airline, or from a UK or EU airport, your airline is legally required to offer you either:

  • An alternative flight, or

  • A refund.

You can ask to be rebooked onto another airline if they can get you to your destination significantly sooner.

You may also be entitled to airline compensation, depending on the circumstances.

Much Better Adventures Trips

Much Better Adventures sells trips on a land-only basis. 

  • You are responsible for arranging your own flights.

  • You must arrive at the trip start location on time to join the group.

  • Travel insurance is mandatory for all international MBA trips.

If Your Flight Is Disrupted (Cancelled/Delayed)

  • It is your responsibility to rearrange flights to reach the trip.

  • Speak to your airline as soon as possible to explore alternative routes.

  • There are often multiple routing options available.

If You Arrive Late Or Cannot Join Your MBA Trip

If your MBA trip is running as planned:

  • We cannot offer refunds for missed parts of the trip.

  • If you arrive late, you may need to cover additional costs to catch up with the group (keep receipts as you may be able to reclaim this through insurance or your airline).

  • If you cannot join the trip at all, our standard cancellation terms apply.

If your arrival plans change or you are unable to travel, please: 

  1. Contact your local host (via your booking or the contact details shared in your pre-departure email) and let them know.
  2. Contact our Customer Experience team so that we can assist you/our host.

If Your Return Flight is Cancelled/Delayed

If your return flight is cancelled or delayed after the trip has finished:

  • Your airline is responsible for rebooking you or offering a refund. 

  • Depending on the circumstances and applicable regulations (such as UK/EU passenger rights), your airline may also need to provide meals or accommodation while you wait.

  • Alternatively, you may need to book and pay for extra accommodation, meals, and services yourself and later try to seek reimbursement from your airline or your travel insurance provider. Ensure that you keep all receipts for this purpose. 
  • Your local host may be able to offer help and support with making additional arrangements, but you will need to pay for these yourself directly. 

Travel Insurance

Please check your travel insurance policy to see if you are covered for:

  • Missed Departure - if you miss your trip start due to flight delay/airport closure/transport disruption

  • Trip Cancellation - if you are unable to travel at all

  • Trip Curtailment - if you have to cut your trip short after it has started

  • Travel Delay - if your flight is delayed beyond a certain number of hours

  • Additional Accommodation & Expenses - relating to a cancelled return flight
  • Travel Disruption / Force Majeure - some policies may provide cover for disruption caused by airspace closure, conflict, political unrest, natural disasters, airport closure and so on

If you need documentation to support a claim, we can provide you with a cancellation notice to support any reimbursement claims you wish to make with your travel insurance provider or your airline.

Our customer service team are also always here to help: you can contact them on hello@muchbetteradventures.com.