Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 3, 2026
1 min readLast updated: April 2, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleVirgin Atlantic will operate London Heathrow–Dubai and Riyadh flights as scheduled on Tuesday, March 3, following a partial reopening of Middle East airspace. The carrier continues to monitor safety closely amid ongoing regional instability.
LONDON, March 3 (Reuters) - Virgin Atlantic said on Tuesday it planned to operate services as scheduled between London Heathrow and Dubai and Riyadh, after airspace in the Middle East was reopened to limited operations on Monday.
"Following the reopening of airspace in the Middle East, our services between London Heathrow and Dubai and Riyadh on Tuesday 3 March plan to operate as scheduled," the airline said in a statement.
"The safety and security of our customers and people is always our top priority, and our operation is subject to ongoing assessments," it added.
(Reporting by Sam Tabahriti; editing by William James)
Yes, Virgin Atlantic has resumed scheduled flights between London Heathrow and both Dubai and Riyadh following the reopening of Middle East airspace.
The resumption follows the reopening of Middle East airspace to limited operations.
Yes, Virgin Atlantic's flights on Tuesday, 3 March are planned to operate as scheduled.
Virgin Atlantic states that passenger safety is their top priority and operations are subject to ongoing assessments.
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