Flights via Dubai being CANCELLED as Emirates issues update to fliers amid chaos over spiralling Middle East conflict --[Reported by Umva mag]

FLIGHTS to and from Dubai have been cancelled or delayed amid chaos over the spiralling Middle East conflict – with Emirates issuing an important update. It comes as Iran braces for a retaliation strike by Israel following Tehran’s missile blitz on Tuesday. AFP - GettyMajor airliners like Emirates and Flydubai have cancelled flights[/caption] GettySome flights to and from Dubai have been suspended[/caption] Emirates have cancelled all flights from Dubai to Iraq, Iran and Jordan due to “regional unrest”. The airline later added that all flights to and from Iraq, Iran and Jordan scheduled for Friday and Saturday have been cancelled amid growing fears of an all-out war. Emirates have warned in a travel update: “Customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq, Iran, and Jordan will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.” Flights to Lebanon’s capital Beirut have also been affected. Flights between the UK and Dubai are not impacted. Emirates has extended their suspension on routes to and from the city until Tuesday. Middle East airline Flydubai told The Sun that flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel and Jordan have resumed today. A spokesperson said: We are monitoring the situation closely and will amend our flight schedule if required. “Flydubai operates within flight paths approved by the regulator and the safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.” But flights to Beirut remain suspended until Monday. Those travelling on these routes are urged to monitor flight statuses and prepare for last-minute changes. It comes as Israel launched fresh airstrikes near Beirut airport last night as a series of loud explosions were heard in the Lebanese capital. At least one strike hit outside the perimeter of the international airport and smoke was seen nearby after jets were heard overhead. Lebanon’s army fired back at Israeli troops for the first time in a major escalation. The Lebanese army said: “A soldier was killed after the Israeli enemy targeted an army post in the Bint Jbeil area – in the south, and the personnel at the post responded to the sources of fire.” Thousands of civilians have already fled the country’s south as the showdown between Hezbollah and Israel intensifies. So far, ground clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have been confined to a narrow strip along the border. But Israel has now expanded its no-go zone and told citizens to urgently leave 25 areas – including a major city. ReutersIsrael launched fresh airstrikes near Beirut airport on Thursday night[/caption] ReutersSmoke rises following an explosion over Beirut’s southern suburbs after the strike[/caption] Nabatieh is one of the largest cities in southern Lebanon and is above the UN-declared buffer zone. It means Israel is likely gearing up to widen its ground operation against Hezbollah and even advance further into the country. Other communities north of the Litani River have also been told to evacuate. The river formed the northern edge of the border zone established by the UN Security Council after the 2006 war in a resolution that both sides accuse the other of violating Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, said: “Hezbollah’s activity forces the IDF to act against it. The IDF does not wish to harm you. “For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately. Anyone who is near Hezbollah operatives, their facilities or their weapons, puts themselves at risk.” He warned any house used by Hezbollah for military purposes will be a target.

FLIGHTS to and from Dubai have been cancelled or delayed amid chaos over the spiralling Middle East conflict – with Emirates issuing an important update.

It comes as Iran braces for a retaliation strike by Israel following Tehran’s missile blitz on Tuesday.

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Major airliners like Emirates and Flydubai have cancelled flights[/caption]

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Some flights to and from Dubai have been suspended[/caption]

Emirates have cancelled all flights from Dubai to Iraq, Iran and Jordan due to “regional unrest”.

The airline later added that all flights to and from Iraq, Iran and Jordan scheduled for Friday and Saturday have been cancelled amid growing fears of an all-out war.

Emirates have warned in a travel update: “Customers transiting through Dubai with final destinations in Iraq, Iran, and Jordan will not be accepted for travel at their point of origin until further notice.”

Flights to Lebanon’s capital Beirut have also been affected.

Flights between the UK and Dubai are not impacted.

Emirates has extended their suspension on routes to and from the city until Tuesday.

Middle East airline Flydubai told The Sun that flights to Iran, Iraq, Israel and Jordan have resumed today.

A spokesperson said: We are monitoring the situation closely and will amend our flight schedule if required.

“Flydubai operates within flight paths approved by the regulator and the safety of our passengers and crew remains our top priority.”

But flights to Beirut remain suspended until Monday.

Those travelling on these routes are urged to monitor flight statuses and prepare for last-minute changes.

It comes as Israel launched fresh airstrikes near Beirut airport last night as a series of loud explosions were heard in the Lebanese capital.

At least one strike hit outside the perimeter of the international airport and smoke was seen nearby after jets were heard overhead.

Lebanon’s army fired back at Israeli troops for the first time in a major escalation.

The Lebanese army said: “A soldier was killed after the Israeli enemy targeted an army post in the Bint Jbeil area – in the south, and the personnel at the post responded to the sources of fire.”

Thousands of civilians have already fled the country’s south as the showdown between Hezbollah and Israel intensifies.

So far, ground clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah militants have been confined to a narrow strip along the border.

But Israel has now expanded its no-go zone and told citizens to urgently leave 25 areas – including a major city.

Reuters

Israel launched fresh airstrikes near Beirut airport on Thursday night[/caption]

Reuters

Smoke rises following an explosion over Beirut’s southern suburbs after the strike[/caption]

Nabatieh is one of the largest cities in southern Lebanon and is above the UN-declared buffer zone.

It means Israel is likely gearing up to widen its ground operation against Hezbollah and even advance further into the country.

Other communities north of the Litani River have also been told to evacuate.

The river formed the northern edge of the border zone established by the UN Security Council after the 2006 war in a resolution that both sides accuse the other of violating

Col. Avichay Adraee, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman, said: “Hezbollah’s activity forces the IDF to act against it. The IDF does not wish to harm you.

“For your safety, you must evacuate your homes immediately. Anyone who is near Hezbollah operatives, their facilities or their weapons, puts themselves at risk.”

He warned any house used by Hezbollah for military purposes will be a target.

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