Dubai flights cancelled and diverted after US strikes on Iran

• A British Airways flight from London Heathrow to Dubai, BA 109, diverted to Zurich after flying nearly 5,000 miles, landing less than 500 miles from its starting point.
• The diversion was a result of escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, including fresh attacks in the Middle East and Donald Trump targeting Tehran’s nuclear facilities.
• The Boeing 787 Dreamliner turned back approximately 90 minutes before its scheduled arrival in Dubai, as it was only fuelled for the journey and could not return directly to London.
• Following this incident, all three British Airways departures from Heathrow to Dubai on Sunday were grounded, along with a Sunday evening flight to Doha.
• Over 1,000 British Airways passengers are currently stranded in Dubai, with the airline adjusting schedules and offering rebooking options due to the developing situation.

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British Airways Gulf flights cancelled and diverted after Trump strikes Iran and tension mounts