UK issues new assistance mechanism for stranded nationals in Palestine as Gaza conflict disrupts travel
Two-day Lufthansa pilot strike on 12–13 March forces UK travellers to reroute via Brussels, Paris
Belgium’s 12 March general strike snarls Eurostar and flight operations, FCDO warns UK travellers
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UK warns Middle East airspace closures may delay consular evacuation flights from UAE
The FCDO warns that Gulf airspace restrictions linked to the Iran conflict could disrupt further evacuation or commercial flights from the UAE, and urges UK nationals to register for potential government-organised departures.
UKVI sets 26 February 2026 as cut-off for paper visa stickers, confirms nationwide roll-out of eVisas
UKVI has confirmed that from 26 February 2026 visitor, seasonal worker and several other short-term UK visas will be issued only as eVisas, ending the use of physical passport stickers. Holders must create a UKVI online account and keep passport details updated or risk denied boarding. The move tightens security and speeds up border checks but forces employers, landlords and mobility managers to rely on digital share-codes for right-to-work and right-to-rent compliance.
Middle-East crisis ripples through UK airports: at least 42 cancellations and 146 delays recorded
AirHelp’s latest bulletin (12 March) records 42 flight cancellations and 146 delays at major UK airports on 10 March, driven largely by aircraft and crew displacement following Middle-East airspace restrictions. Passengers are entitled to care and rerouting but not compensation under EU 261. Mobility managers need to monitor dynamic schedules and build in extra connection buffers for onward travel.
No UK airport strikes planned for 12 March, Strike Calendar shows
A fresh update to the UK Strike Action Calendar shows zero airport-sector strikes planned for 12 March 2026, offering a short reprieve for travellers. However, existing union strike mandates mean action could resume with minimal notice, so companies should maintain contingency plans for key assignee travel and project moves.