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Major airlines including TUI, British Airways and Emirates have issued travel updates on any flight or holiday disruptions amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In recent weeks, there's been significant travel disruption, with numerous flights cancelled departing from the UK to destinations in the Middle East, following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) also advised "against all but essential travel to the United Arab Emirates", which is still in place as of 25 March. Airlines have continued to update customers on any flight changes, with many operating a reduced flight schedule until further notice. Below are the latest updates from TUI, British Airways, and Emirates.

TUI was among the airlines that experienced major cancellations following the conflict and said it continues to monitor the situation across the Middle East. In their latest update, they shared information for customers due to travel to the UAE or Qatar.

On their travel alerts on their website, TUI stated: "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 April 7, 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."

In an additional statement to holidaymakers, released earlier this month, the tour operator said: "We'd like to reassure customers that their safety and well-being remain our highest priority. We are closely monitoring the evolving situation in the Middle East, as well as the latest guidance issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).

"There is currently no FCDO advice against travel to the destinations where we are operating. Holidays are continuing as planned, and customers in resort are enjoying their breaks as normal.

"We continually review all FCDO updates, and if any changes to travel advice affect upcoming holidays, we will contact impacted customers directly. TUI will never operate holidays to any destination or region where the FCDO advises against all but essential travel."

You can read more on the TUI travel alerts page.

The UK carrier has also been significantly affected by the continuing Middle East conflict and is running a reduced flying programme. They have also introduced extra flights between London and Singapore and between London and Bangkok amidst the disruption.

In their latest update to customers, still in effect as of today, British Airways said: "Following disruption due to events in the Middle East, we've added additional flights to and from London and Singapore, London and Bangkok and London and the Maldives throughout the rest of March and April to further support customers. A third daily flight between London and Mumbai will run in May.

"Customers can book onto these flights on ba.com or by contacting the airline they were originally booked to travel with."

Additional flight capacity:

• Singapore to London Heathrow - 29 March
• London Heathrow to Male - 29 March, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 April
• Male to London Heathrow - 30 March, 4 April, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 13 April

"Due to the continuing uncertainty of the situation in the Middle East and airspace instability, and to provide more clarity to our customers, we've extended the temporary reduction in our flying schedule in the region.

"We're keeping the situation under constant review and are directly in touch with affected customers to offer them a range of options.

"Since the situation in the Middle East began, we've helped thousands of customers return home and operated eight relief flights from Muscat in Oman. We are also operating additional flights to and from Singapore (x4) and Bangkok (x3), and continue to review options to bring back more customers who have been disrupted." For further details on flights and updates, you can visit the British Airways website.

The major carrier that operates to numerous destinations across the Middle East, including the UAE, Jordan, Oman, and Dubai, confirmed it has "limited operations due to the regional situation". Emirates stated the curtailed flight schedule will continue "until further notice".

In their most recent update to passengers on 18 March, which remains current today, Emirates said: "Following the partial reopening of regional airspace, Emirates is operating a reduced flight schedule.

"You can check our latest flight schedules for upcoming flights and book seats to travel. We continue to monitor the situation, and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly.

"We would like to thank you for your understanding and patience. The safety and security of our passengers and crew remain our highest priority and will not be compromised."

For more information and travel updates, you can visit the Emirates website, and for their reduced flight schedule.

For the latest travel advice, you can visit the Foreign Office website.