TRAVEL AWARE INFORMATION
STAYING SAFE AND HEALTHY ABROAD
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and National Travel Health Network and Centre have up-to-date advice on staying safe and healthy abroad.
See gov.uk/travelaware and follow @FCDOtravelGovUK on Twitter and Facebook.com/FCDOtravel – for the latest general FCDO travel advice, including coronavirus travel guidance, security and local laws, and passport and visa information.
See gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice – for FCDO travel advice about individual destinations.
Sign up for FCDO travel advice email alerts, so you automatically receive the latest travel advice updates and travel requirements for the destinations you want to know about.
See Travel Aware page – for travel advice from First Choice.
See travelhealthpro.org.uk – for current travel health news.
The advice can change so check regularly for updates.
ALL TRAVEL ALERTS
Updated: 10/03/26
We are currently monitoring the evolving situation across the Middle East and the latest guidance issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
As of 1 March, the FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Bahrain.
FOR CUSTOMERS CURRENTLY IN THE UAE OR QATAR
Our priority is the safe return of our customers to the UK and we are working closely with airline partners to monitor developments.
A limited number of flights have begun operating, and we are continuing to work with airlines to secure travel arrangements for affected customers.
Customers will be contacted directly as further travel options become available.
In the meantime, the current FCDO advice is that individuals in the UAE and Qatar remain indoors and shelter in place as a precautionary measure. Please follow local guidance, remain in your hotel or accommodation and avoid non-essential travel.
FOR CUSTOMERS DUE TO TRAVEL TO THE UAE OR QATAR OR TRANSIT THROUGH
Due to airspace restrictions in parts of the region, flights to and from the UK have been impacted and will experience delays or cancellations.
If you are due to travel to, or transit through, the UAE or Qatar on or before 21 March, our pre-travel team will contact you ahead of your departure date to discuss your options. We are working through bookings in departure date order.
If you would prefer to speak with us sooner, please call 0203 451 2688.
Please note we are currently receiving a high volume of calls and there may be a delay in answering. We appreciate your patience while our teams assist customers.
Reviewed: 06/03/2026
Still valid as of: 10/03/2026
We are currently monitoring the evolving situation across the Middle East and the latest guidance issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO).
As of 1 March, the FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar and Bahrain.
FOR CUSTOMERS CURRENTLY IN THE UAE OR QATAR
Our priority is the safe return of our customers to the UK and we are working closely with airline partners to monitor developments.
A limited number of flights have begun operating, and we are continuing to work with airlines to secure travel arrangements for affected customers.
Customers will be contacted directly as further travel options become available.
In the meantime, the current FCDO advice is that individuals in the UAE and Qatar remain indoors and shelter in place as a precautionary measure. Please follow local guidance, remain in your hotel or accommodation and avoid non-essential travel.
FOR CUSTOMERS DUE TO TRAVEL TO THE UAE OR QATAR OR TRANSIT THROUGH
Due to airspace restrictions in parts of the region, flights to and from the UK have been impacted and will experience delays or cancellations.
If you are due to travel to the UAE or Qatar, or are scheduled to transit through, within the next seven days, our pre-travel team will contact you ahead of your departure date to discuss your options. We are working through bookings in departure date order.
If you would prefer to speak with us sooner, please call 0203 451 2688.
Please note we are currently receiving a high volume of calls and there may be a delay in answering. We appreciate your patience while our teams assist customers.
