Travel updates from British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways & more

US President Donald Trump has warned that the Iran war could still escalate.

Oil prices spiked after the US president said he was considering a military operation to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, a crucial part of the country’s export infrastructure.

As a result of rising oil prices, several airlines have confirmed that the cost of travel will increase.

Your rights if your flight is cancelled or delayed

These are the latest updates from some of the major airlines that operate in the area.

Qatar Airways travel update

Qatar Airways told passengers: “Qatar Airways has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha.

The latest update, valid until April 15, provides additional frequencies to more than 90 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global network.

“All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors. These routes are established in close coordination with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.

 “Passengers who currently hold a confirmed booking on a flight to one of the destinations listed in the new schedule will be contacted with new flight information.

“Please be sure to check the Qatar Airways website or app and ensure your contact details are correct and updated.”

You can view the 90 destinations here.

Qantas travel update

Qantas has told passengers who will be affected by changes to flights that they will be contacted as soon as possible.

In a statement on March 26, the airline said: “We’re closely monitoring the evolving situation and any potential impact to our flights. The safety of our customers and crew is our highest priority.

“Flights from Perth to London are currently operating via Singapore for a fuel stop due to adjustments required on flight paths.  The return service will continue to operate direct from London to Perth.

“We’re also making adjustments to our international schedule to operate more flights between Australia and Europe. The updated schedule will come into effect progressively for flights from mid-April and run until mid-July.

“As a result of the changes, flights to Paris will originate in Sydney and operate via Singapore instead of Perth. The return service will continue to operate direct from Paris to Perth until May.”

Emirates travel update

Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, Emirates is operating a “reduced flight schedule”.

The airline said: “We continue to monitor the situation, and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly.

“We would like to thank you for your understanding and patience.

“The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority and will not be compromised.”

Customers due to travel within the next seven days are being contacted directly by Emirates.

British Airways travel update

In their latest update from March 16, British Airways told its passengers it has extended the temporary reduction in its flying schedule due to “continuing uncertainty”.

A statement from the airline said: “Due to the continuing uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East and airspace instability, and to provide more clarity to our customers, we’ve extended the temporary reduction in our flying schedule in the region.

“We’re keeping the situation under constant review and are directly in touch with affected customers to offer them a range of options.

“Since the situation in the Middle East began, we’ve helped thousands of customers return home and operated eight relief flights from Muscat in Oman.

“We are also operating additional flights to and from Singapore (x4) and Bangkok (x3) and continue to review options to bring back more customers who have been disrupted.”