Air France, for example, cancelled flights to and from Dubai and Riyads until March 7, and to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until March 9. Dubai International Airport was closed (Altaf Qadri/AP)Any travel to destinations rated ‘Do Not Travel’ or ‘Avoid Non-Essential Travel’ will likely invalidate travel insurance and overseas medical cover. The rights of passengers in the event of cancelled or delayed flights are set out under EU Regulation 261/2014. They apply to flights within the EU, but also flights arriving into or departing from the EU on both EU or non-EU airlines. Adding travel disruption cover to your travel insurance policy (well in advance of travel) can also provide additional cover for expenses and accommodation (see below).

Source: Irish Independent March 06, 2026 22:15 UTC