An Aussie mum has recalled how her family flew alongside fighter jets after a holiday stopover in Abu Dhabi suddenly became a scramble to escape missile attacks. The family then embarked on an hours-long journey that included switching cars three times to finally make it home safely. Ms Thioulouse said her children have become sensitive to loud noises, with her nine-year-old son asking 'Is that a missile, Mummy?' The family had been flying to the UAE for a flight connection when they received text messages in the air warning of missile threats. The first flight to Australia from Abu Dhabi landed in Sydney on Thursday morning with only about a third of its seats filled, passengers said.

Source: Daily Mail March 07, 2026 06:39 UTC