There were news channels on the flight, so we knew what was going on probably about four hours out from Dubai. About four hours out, we realised what was happening, so we had an idea that we probably weren’t going to be getting out of there. View 3 Images British travellers are being urged to stay alert for possible flight, road, and service disruptions. (Image: JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP via Getty Images)"I’d say it was probably around five o’clock local time that they finally cancelled all the flights. We’ve never been to Dubai before, but it definitely seems quieter than it otherwise would be.

Source: Daily Mirror March 04, 2026 10:52 UTC