01/03/2026
Middle East Travel Update
I am closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East following the recent US and Israel military actions involving Iran and the subsequent responses.
There are currently significant disruptions to airspace and commercial flight operations across parts of the region. Several countries have temporarily restricted or closed airspace, and a number of airlines are cancelling, delaying or rerouting services as a precaution.
I understand that news like this can feel unsettling, particularly if you have travel booked in the region or are transiting through affected hubs.
If you are travelling within the next 72 hours, please contact me directly so I can prioritise your booking and provide the most up-to-date information specific to your itinerary.
If your travel is beyond the next 72 hours, I kindly ask that you hold off on contacting me for now. The situation is evolving rapidly, and airline policies and routing decisions are changing daily. At this stage, it is often too early for airlines to offer definitive options for later departures. Please be assured I am actively monitoring official advisories and airline updates and will reach out proactively if your booking is impacted.
For official government advice, you may wish to subscribe to updates from Smartraveller:
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au
As always, your safety and wellbeing are my priority. I am here to guide you through any changes as clarity emerges.
Joanne
Balinese New Year (Nyepi) will be celebrated on 19 March. There'll be 24 hours of complete silence in Bali, and you'll need to stay indoors quietly from 6am on 19 March to 6am on 20 March. Airports, seaports and harbours will suspend operations.
