Updated 01 March 11:30

Due to the escalation of conflict in the Middle East, we have made the decision to temporarily avoid the airspace of Iraq, resulting in some pre-planned rerouting of our flights.

As a precautionary measure, we have also taken the decision to cancel the below flights:

 

VS400 - London Heathrow - Dubai - 28 February 2026

VS401 - Dubai - London Heathrow - 01 March 2026

VS242 - London Heathrow - Riyadh - 01 March 2026

VS243 - Riyadh - London Heathrow - 02 March 2026

 

We would recommend that all customers who are due to travel to or from Dubai and Riyadh over the next 48 hours check the status of their flight here before going to the airport.

We will continue to monitor the situation in the Middle East with ongoing dynamic assessments and active changes to our flight routings based on the latest information and guidance, if required. Please check back here for the latest information. 

The safety and security of our customers and people is always our top priority and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

 

  • This policy is to allow customers ticketed on 932 ticket stock more flexibility in addition to the original fare rules
  • Customers must advise of changes to their travel plans ahead of their travel date, or no-show policy will apply as per fare rules
  • Travel is permitted on an earlier date, with no fees, if the date is within the guidelines of this bulletin
  • Changing return travel date to maintain travel duration is allowed. Changes fees and fare difference charges are waived
  • Fare difference must include all taxes/charges
  • If your customers flight is still operating, booking cancellations, refunds and downgrades are subject to the original fare rules, unless permitted by this policy – whichever is the most flexible
  • If your customers flight has been cancelled, please follow the Irregular Operation (IROP) guidelines within our Schedule Change Policy to rebook or refund your customers tickets 

Affected Cities

(To/From/Through)

Dubai (DXB)

Bookings from Any
Bookings Until 04 March 2026
Impacted travel date(s)

27 February - 04 March 2026

New travel must be completed by 27 March 2026
Change fees

Waived; for date and flight changes.

 

Fare difference Waived; must be the same point of origin/destination and cabin as originally booked.
Change of origin or destination

Change fees are waived.

Fare difference applies.

Refund

Permitted. For flight cancellations, standard VAA Flight Cancellation Policy applies.

Waiver code and PNR documentation

Waiver code: NOT REQUIRED

 

Update the SI field with the following information:

 

 SI CHANGES Middle East Security REFUND DDMMMYY

 

Please reissue tickets to include endorsement:

 

FOC CHANGES Middle East Security REFUND DDMMMYY

 

Tickets must be re-issued on / before revised travel date

Affected Cities

(To/From/Through)

Dubai (DXB)

Bookings from Any
Bookings Until 06 March 2026
Impacted travel date(s)

05 March 2026  - 06 March 2026

New travel must be completed by 27 March 2026
Change fees

Waived; for date and flight changes.

 

Fare difference Waived; must be the same point of origin/destination and cabin as originally booked.
Change of origin or destination

Change fees are waived.

Fare difference applies.

Refund

Not permitted unless fare rules allow.

 

For flight cancellations, standard VAA Flight Cancellation Policy applies.

 

If your customers flight has been cancelled follow our Refund Guidelines from our Schedule Change Policy 

Waiver code and PNR documentation

Waiver code: NOT REQUIRED

 

Update the SI field with the following information:

 

 SI CHANGES Middle East Security CHG FEE DDMMMYY

 

Please reissue tickets to include endorsement:

 

FOC CHANGES Middle East Security CHG FEE DDMMMYY

 

Tickets must be re-issued on / before revised travel date

Affected Cities

(To/From/Through)

Riyadh (RUH)

Bookings from Any
Bookings Until 06 March 2026
Impacted travel date(s)

27 February 2026  - 06 March 2026

New travel must be completed by 27 March 2026
Change fees

Waived; for date and flight changes.

 

Fare difference Waived; must be the same point of origin/destination and cabin as originally booked.
Change of origin or destination

Change fees are waived.

Fare difference applies.

Refund

Not permitted unless fare rules allow.

 

For flight cancellations, standard VAA Flight Cancellation Policy applies.

 

If your customers flight has been cancelled follow our Refund Guidelines from our Schedule Change Policy 

Waiver code and PNR documentation

Waiver code: NOT REQUIRED

 

Update the SI field with the following information:

 

 SI CHANGES Middle East Security CHG FEE DDMMMYY

 

Please reissue tickets to include endorsement:

 

FOC CHANGES Middle East Security CHG FEE DDMMMYY

 

Tickets must be re-issued on / before revised travel date

Sales Support

Where possible we would kindly request that you contact us using our Get in touch form and the team will continue to work hard to respond to your queries within 72 hours between Monday and Friday.

 

For DL ticketed customers please contact UK Delta Sales Support on 0800 783 0747 or Email SalesSupport.uk@delta.com

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