Travel Expert Warns to 'Stand By' as UK Eases Gulf Travel Warnings

Simon Calder says airlines will be very keen for people to take summer holidays after the UK eased travel advice.

A travel expert has given an update on trips to and from the Gulf region after the US and Iran agreed to stop fighting. Simon Calder said that travel insurance is now valid again after the two countries made a deal to end the conflict.

The UK government has lifted its warning against traveling to some Gulf States, but it still says the situation is unpredictable.

Mr. Calder said people can now visit the region with some confidence. He said, 'I'm at the Foreign Office, which has just changed its advice for travelers going to the Gulf region, especially Dubai, which 1.4 million British travelers visited last year.

Simon Calder reminded people to act quickly if they have any issues.

The UK government has lifted its warning against traveling to the UAE, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well as Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait. However, it still warns that trouble could start again at any time, but travel insurance is now valid.

Airlines like Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways will likely start a big marketing campaign to get people to travel through their hubs and take summer holidays. It is very hot in the region, with temperatures often above 40°C.

Many people travel to the Gulf states for holidays, and others use them as a stopover for trips to Asia and Australia. The tourism industry was severely affected when the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.

The UK government's decision means tourists can now travel without risking their travel insurance. However, flights may not restart immediately.

Virgin Atlantic stopped flights to the region and will not restart them until winter 2027.

British Airways will not restart flights to the UAE until October 2026, while Emirates has continued to operate throughout the conflict.

Mr. Calder said airlines will start a big marketing campaign to get people to travel through their hubs and take summer holidays, but warned that it is extremely hot in the region.

People traveling to Asia or Australia can now do so with confidence through the Gulf hubs. Additionally, airfares may decrease because Asian carriers will not be able to charge as much.

Simon Calder expects good holiday offers, but he will not be traveling to Dubai until November.

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