TRAVEL ADVISORY UPDATE 


Flight Disruptions in the Middle East - 03 March 2026

Due to the ongoing situation involving flight disruptions across several Middle Eastern airports, Helloworld Travel urges travellers with immediate flight plans that have either the Middle East as destination points or are transiting the Middle East in the coming weeks to check your booking regularly for the latest updates from your airline and confirm your flight status, prior to travel.

  • Working with your local Helloworld agent

Your local travel professional will be doing their best to minimise the disruption to your travel plans and to provide a suitable resolution to any concerns or needs that you may have.

  • We will endeavour to keep you updated

As the situation remains fluid, and airlines continue to review and adjust their operations accordingly we will be working with our airline partners and monitoring official updates to keep you, our valued customer informed as new information becomes available.

  • Travel insurance and travel provider policies

While many carriers and travel providers issue flexible waiver policies during disruptions of this scale, it is important to check with your Helloworld agent around current and future travel insurance policies. Your Helloworld agent will help navigate any changes and disruptions to travel plans you may face. 

  • What you can do before you go

Keep connected with your local Helloworld Travel agent about your current or intended flight status and any changes which could occur at short notice. To find contact details of your local store, click HERE


Helloworld Travel – The Local Travel Professionals you can trust.


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Important update regarding UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)

For anyone planning a trip to the UK next year, here is what you need to know (especially those with dual passports):


From 25 February 2026, the UK’s new ETA system becomes mandatory for all visa-exempt travellers.


What does this mean?


✈ All British and Irish citizens DO NOT require an ETA, however, travellers MUST enter using a valid British or Irish passport.


✈ Dual citizens– As a dual national travelling into the UK on a foreign passport (e.g. New Zealand passport but born in the UK or eligible for British Citizenship) you can travel to the UK using either:


• A valid UK passport or Irish passport

• A certificate of entitlement


You can apply for a passport or certificate of entitlement if you need one.


✈ Renew your passport early if required – If you have a British or Irish passport nearing expiry, please get in early to avoid delays.


For information visit the GOV.UK Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) guide for dual citizens here


Questions? Contact your local Helloworld Travel Professional, who will be happy to help.