British Airways also cancelled flights and diverted planes mid-journey after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites amid fears of retaliation.

UK’s flag carrier cancels flights to and from Gulf states following US airstrikes on Iran

British Airways also cancelled flights and diverted planes mid-journey after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites amid fears of retaliation.

Airlines are also concerned about a potential spike in oil prices following the U.S. attacks, which will increase the cost of jet fuel.

Data from analytics company shows almost 5 per cent of global flights to the region were cancelled this month amid Israel-Iran conflict.

The conflict has prompted airlines to reroute or cancel flights, affecting major hubs like Doha and Dubai.