Thousands of flights were cancelled following the beginning of the war in Iran and instability in the Middle East.

14:56, Tue, Mar 3, 2026 Updated: 15:24, Tue, Mar 3, 2026

British Airways Boeing 777-200.

British Airways will operate flights from Muscat, Oman, departing on Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Image: Getty)

British Airways has provided its clients with a major update in light of disruptions caused by the conflict that erupted in the Middle East on Saturday. The UK airline announced on March 3 it will start operate one flight from Muscat, in Oman, to London Heathrow, departing on Thursday, March 5.

The airline added it still can't operate flights from several destinations including Dubai and Tel Aviv. The airline said: “We currently remain unable to operate flights from destinations including Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Amman and Tel Aviv.

"We’re continuing to do everything we can to support customers and colleagues in the region, and are in regular contact with them. We’re aware that a number of our customers are now in Oman, where the airspace is currently open.

“Working with the relevant authorities we’ve been able to schedule a flight from Muscat to London, departing at 2.30am local time on March 5."

The airline added that existing customers who are in Oman can get in touch with British Airways to express desire to get on that flight via a dedicated phone line: +44 203 467 3854.

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U.S. And Israel Wage War Against Iran

Operation Epic Fury was launhced on Saturday by Israel and the US (Image: Getty)

Israel and the US started launching strikes on Iranian targets, including the compound of the country's leader Ali Khamenei, on Saturday.

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Iran has launched a number of drone and missile strikes in retaliation ever since, targeting nearby countries including the UAE, Bahrein.

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