Commercial flights have been grounded in some parts of the Middle East due to an escalating conflict after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. This has left foreigners stranded and prompted governments to plan for repatriation. Here is what the governments have said about plans for repatriation: AUSTRIA Austria’s Foreign Ministry said that it had assisted 117 vulnerable citizens to leave the UAE and Israel through neighbouring countries and had planned for a 170 person?charter flights from Muscat, on March 4, while warning travellers that they would have to take land departures at their own risk. BULGARIA GullivAir and Bulgaria...

On Monday, European shares fell to their lowest level in over two months as the surge in oil prices increased inflation fears. The U.S. - Israeli war against Iran shows no signs of slowing. The pan-European index fell for the third time, falling 2.34% at 585.08 by 810 GMT. Last week, the index dropped 5.5%. This was its worst week for nearly a full year. Oil prices jumped more than 25%, with prices barely above $120 per barrel. Markets were gripped by concerns about?prolonged shipping and supply disruptions? due to an expanding conflict in the Middle East. Iran has named...

Oil prices rose by more than 25% on supply cuts, and concerns about prolonged Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Brent crude rose 27% to $117.58 per barrel, the largest daily gain since 1988. This was on top of an 28% increase last week. The energy?markets have been particularly nervous due to the current crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. This is where roughly one-fifth of world oil supply normally passes. Dubai's main stock index fell 3.6%. Blue-chip developer Emaar Properties was down by 4.7%, and the top lender Emirates NBD dropped 4.3%. Air Arabia was among the other losers. It fell...

Oil prices are surging and the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran is intensifying. This has hammered the airline stocks in Asia, putting more pressure on airlines already operating within a tight airspace. Travellers scrambled to avoid the Middle East conflict. Oil prices have risen by 20% on Monday morning, the highest level since July 2022. This is due to fears about a tightening supply and prolonged disruptions in shipments. Stranded passengers are paying huge sums to get out of the Middle East. They have to make last-minute trips to the airport or travel overland to hubs that are less affected. Sometimes...

Oil prices are surging and the U.S./Israeli war against Iran is intensifying. This has impacted airline stocks in Asia, putting pressure on airlines already managing tight airspace to avoid the Middle East conflict. Fuel prices have risen due to the war, with oil rising 20% in early Monday trading, its highest since July 2022. This is because of fears about a tighter supply, and long-term disruptions. Stranded passengers are paying enormous sums of cash to get out of the Middle East. They have to make last-minute trips to the airport or travel overland to hubs that are less affected. Sometimes...

Australian shares fell more than 3% Monday as the rise in oil prices to over $100 per barrel, due to Middle East conflict, heightened global concerns about cost of living crisis and dampened appetite for riskier assets. S&P/ASX 200 index fell 3.2% at?8,571.1 by 2327 GMT. The benchmark index fell nearly 4% last week after the U.S., Israel and other countries attacked Iran. Investors were bracing themselves for an extended period of higher energy prices. There was no end in sight to the hostilities that have been raging throughout the Middle East, and oil tankers are still hesitant to cross...

Some?U.S. airports saw their security line wait times increase to three hours on Sunday. Airports were closed for three hours on Easter Sunday due to the absence of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers during a partial shutdown of the government and increased spring break travel. Houston Hobby Airport reported a line of 3.5 hours at one point, and three hours at 4 pm EDT. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport stated: "TSA has a shortage at the security checkpoint which is causing longer than average lines." It is advised that passengers with flights scheduled for today arrive at least three...

On 'Sunday, a Republican member of the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board claimed that he had been fired by the White House on Friday without explanation. Todd Inman was a former chief staffer to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao in President Donald Trump's initial term. He had been a member of the NTSB from April 2024. Inman was the board member on the scene at the American Airlines collision with an Army helicopter near Reagan Washington National Airport in January 2025 that 'killed 67 persons and the November crash of the UPS cargo plane taking off from the Louisville, Kentucky airport...

Families of those onboard Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 urged the Malaysian Government to extend a contract signed with Ocean Infinity, a deep-sea research firm, to continue the search for 'the aircraft that vanished a year ago. The Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers, 12 crew members and was en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014. Its disappearance became one of the most enduring aviation mysteries in history. Since then, multiple search operations have been conducted to find the plane in the southern Indian Ocean but have all proved unsuccessful. Malaysia agreed in March of last year...

Authorities said that aid workers pulled bodies from the floodwaters in Nairobi after flash floods began over night. The floods killed 23 people and swept away cars, disrupting flights at East Africa’s largest airport. William Ruto, Kenyan president, said that he has deployed a team to coordinate rescue efforts. This includes soldiers. He also offered condolences for the communities affected. In a statement on social media, he added: "I've also ordered that food relief from our?national strategically reserves be released immediately and distributed to the families affected by floods." John Lomayan (34), a security guard in the industrial area of...

Authorities said that aid workers pulled bodies out of floodwaters in Nairobi after overnight flash flooding killed at least ten people and swept away dozens cars. Flights at East Africa's largest airport were also disrupted. John Lomayan (34), a security guard in the industrial area of Grogan, saw the body of an elderly man that he recognized - a roadside seller. The car had been washed out by the Nairobi River. He pointed up the road and said: "I saw him being carried by water up there." "We didn't even know where he was. We only just now see him...

In recent years, airline pilots have been faced with a growing number of risks. From drone incursions to conflict-induced flight paths, the dangers are increasing. The U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have made the skies more dangerous, increasing the pressure for those who fly through them. As a result of the 'outbreak of war' in the Middle East, hundreds of ballistic rockets and attack drones have been launched above some of the busiest airports around the globe. Tehran has retaliated against the U.S., and its allies by hitting airports. Scores of flights were grounded from Dubai to Abu Dhabi....