Disruption of flights

Well my grandson is a teacher there he and his wife have 9 month old baby. We very concerned.

Robin202

MartavTaurus

“It makes you wonder why they want to be there in the first place? I don't mean those who work there, but the hundreds of British of influencers who influence from there!”

Simple reason Brits are moving to Dubai in their droves, is because it is a tax free haven for them of working there. At most they may pay 5% Vat on services. It is a young persons country - sun, sea, beaches, bars, modern apartments etc.

Yes, good luck to them.
I guess I'm older and wiser. I know the dream life doesn't last forever.l!

Sparklefizz

My family are extremely worried. My oldest granddaughter, her husband and baby live in Doha and recently moved to a new apartment close to the air base. They can see the explosions and their apartment rattles. They had a few brief hours of respite from loud explosions and bombing last night, and then it started up again. They are trying to stay calm for the baby.

We are praying for peace.

I hope they stay safe Sparklefizz

One of DD's friends has been seeing bombs dropping on buildings opposite his apartment in Dubai.

DD is here, she came with Qatar last time but this time with Singapore, thankfully and going home via Singapore. 🤞

Let's hope it will be over soon.

I have a cousin and a friend who has a very young family and not being able to fly out of Dubai doesn't seem trivial to me. If it was just Iran being affected, I might have some positive feelings towards Trump's actions but it is a sh*t show with too many regions being brought into the fighting. It is quite terrifying.

"I hope they stay safe "

The same message to all who have family in the places which are being hit.

icanhandthemback

I have a cousin and a friend who has a very young family and not being able to fly out of Dubai doesn't seem trivial to me. If it was just Iran being affected, I might have some positive feelings towards Trump's actions but it is a sh*t show with too many regions being brought into the fighting. It is quite terrifying.

I think you've misunderstood.

I think the trivial means flights being disrupted so people have holiday plans disrupted, not that being caught up in conflict is trivial.

No sympathy for those two from me.

Dreadwitch I agree with you!
Remember Libya, Iraq, Afghanistan, Syria none of them have ended well have they! I really oppose any actions by us in this ! As I opposed going into Iraq
As for Tice and Oakshott, London was too dangerous wasn’t it? Karma!

I think the trivial means flights being disrupted so people have holiday plans disrupted, not that being caught up in conflict is trivial.

That is not how I, and others it seems. read some of the comments.

I used the word trivial twice, following on from the OP's use, so I might need to explain.

It is a piffling nuisance that the F1 teams and their entourage have had their flights disrupted this week, but in the bigger picture it is hardly serious. It's a trivial annoyance that they've got to reorganise themselves, and no doubt pay more money, but they're not caught up in it like some poor family members on here.

MayBee70

MartavTaurus

It makes you wonder why they want to be there in the first place? I don't mean those who work work there, but the hundreds of British of influencers who influence from there!

Like Oakshott and Tice?

They don't pay tax there!

fancythat

^I think the trivial means flights being disrupted so people have holiday plans disrupted, not that being caught up in conflict is trivial.^

That is not how I, and others it seems. read some of the comments.

Obviously people being unable to get home and left in a dangerous place is not trivial, but being unable to go on holiday because flights are disrupted is not in the same category as people being in a war zone and being killed.

Perhaps others may disagree and think it's just as dreadful.
I don't; it's upsetting yes.

MartavTaurus

I used the word trivial twice, following on from the OP's use, so I might need to explain.

It is a piffling nuisance that the F1 teams and their entourage have had their flights disrupted this week, but in the bigger picture it is hardly serious. It's a trivial annoyance that they've got to reorganise themselves, and no doubt pay more money, but they're not caught up in it like some poor family members on here.

Yes, absolutely!

We only just avoided being in Tehran when the Shah fell, we were supposed to be flying there to work the week after it happened.
Some of our friends were living there and it was very frightening, bullets flying over their heads as they lay on the floor in their apartments.
The Iranians turned on their own people who had any connection to the western companies who were working there, in health services or who were building essential services. Many were killed, though few were foreigners.
Whilst I feel sorry for those who are stuck in any of those countries under attack, it is harder to feel sorry for anyone who is only there for a holiday when it has been obvious for weeks that the region was becoming increasingly unsettled.

My daughter & her partner are stuck in Malaysia. They were due to fly to Abu Dhabi today then on to Heathrow from there. Home tomorrow. Etihad cancelled their flight.
They have looked at other flights to London but they want £4000-£5000.

My friend is due to leave Perth to fly back to the UK on Thursday via Doha. She’s waiting for an update. She’s lucky because she’s at her daughter’s so doesn’t need to worry too much.

crazyH

My d.i.ls parents are going to Dubai en route to Singapore .i don’t know what will happen

There are direct flights, so it is possible they may be re-routed

Welshy

My daughter & her partner are stuck in Malaysia. They were due to fly to Abu Dhabi today then on to Heathrow from there. Home tomorrow. Etihad cancelled their flight.
They have looked at other flights to London but they want £4000-£5000.

They do need to contact the Embassy there to see if anything can be done, because priority will be on getting folks out. Bahrain and Abu Dhabi are international transit/refuelling points, so worldwide disruption.

WinnieLily

My friend is due to leave Perth to fly back to the UK on Thursday via Doha. She’s waiting for an update. She’s lucky because she’s at her daughter’s so doesn’t need to worry too much.

It will cost more but perhaps via Johanesburg or Durban might be possible if airlines are being helpful.
The other alternative route through India is also being warned given the Pakistan/Afghan issues

Thank you for that. Her partner did call it said just to go online for info ...

Seems they're flying from Dubai again. Bloody Trump - he's on a mission to destroy everything he's not keen on, regardless of international law. Don't forget his view that Gaza would make great (and profitable) seaside resorts. The man is an evil menace. I'm ashamed that Starmer has caved in and allowed him use of air bases for direct strikes. It was bad enough the last few weeks, using our bases as aircraft carriers and stopovers for hundreds of fighter jets en route to the ME.

welshgirl2017

MayBee70

MartavTaurus

It makes you wonder why they want to be there in the first place? I don't mean those who work work there, but the hundreds of British of influencers who influence from there!

Like Oakshott and Tice?

They don't pay tax there!

The taxpayer will be footing the bill for emergency air lifts if needed, I bet.

He has said very clearly that he does not approve of these illegal attacks (no consultation with Congress, no warning given, just a decision by Trump, and presumably his nearest "advisors" and he has not given permission for them to use UK airfields, here or abroad for attacks, only for defense for the local inhabitants. That was after a UK airfield in Cyprus was attacked.
Trump is still "very disappointed" in Starmer. He probably expected the "special relationship" to equal "We will do anything you want".

Hope the situation improves - I am in NZ just now. When we flew over it was noticeably quiet at the airport - except for the planes going in our direction. Several middle eastern planes were parked , presumably waiting to see what the situation is where they are based. (Hugs) for all those worrying about loved ones stuck in middle eastern countries.

MayBee70

MartavTaurus

It makes you wonder why they want to be there in the first place? I don't mean those who work work there, but the hundreds of British of influencers who influence from there!

Like Oakshott and Tice?

It is their choice to live where they like. Do you lambast people who live in Spain, another family member has lived in Northern Cyprus for 20 years, and .loves it. My friends daughter works as a teacher at an International school, in Dubai, loves it and the lifestyle.
Rulers in UAE have already said hotels are not to discharge people, and they will foot the bill. You wouldn't get that here would you? Well some people do.