Flights between Manchester Airport and the Middle East continue to face significant disruption, entering a second week due to ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran. This regional instability has severely impacted major travel hubs such as Dubai International Airport, Abu Dhabi, and Doha, leading to thousands of flight cancellations and leaving hundreds of thousands of passengers stranded globally.

Specific incidents have exacerbated the situation. On Saturday, flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended following a nearby drone crash, though operations later resumed. The United Arab Emirates reported intercepting 16 missiles and approximately 100 drones, indicating heightened air defense activity in the region. These closures and safety concerns have ripple effects, affecting not only direct flights to and from the Middle East but also connecting services and routes that typically traverse the affected airspace.

Airlines have responded with varying measures. Emirates has announced intentions to resume full operations to and from Dubai in the coming days, contingent on availability. However, other carriers like Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are currently operating limited flight schedules. Qatar's airspace, in particular, remains restricted with