10/03/2026
✈️ If you are thinking “Should I cancel my Europe trip?” Don’t panic-cancel. Take a breath and read this first!
The situation in parts of the Middle East has caused some airspace restrictions and flight rerouting, but the aviation industry is adapting quickly. It’s a fluid situation, and it is completely normal for travellers to feel uncertain. But here’s the important part: don’t panic-cancel your trip!
What we are doing right now:
✨ Monitoring departures closely, especially travellers flying in the next few days or weeks. We are keeping track of airline updates and route adjustments as they happen.
✨ Looking at alternative routes if needed, there are still multiple ways to reach Europe, and airlines are constantly adapting their flight paths.
✨ Protecting your booking rights!!! If the airline cancels or changes your flight, you normally retain your entitlement to a refund or rebooking options.
*** Please note: Cancelling on your own could remove those protections. The best approach is to wait for the airline to make any changes or cancellations, which protects your rights. ***
Practical tips for travellers:
✨Download your airline's app and check the Manage My Booking tab before heading to the
airport to make sure your flight is actually going ahead
✨Register with Smart Traveller: www.smartraveller.gov.au
✨If you're already in the Middle East and want to get home, register with DFAT now - Middle
Eastern carriers are repatriating Australians with no additional charges
✨If you're booked to travel in the next few months, talk to your TWAC travel consultants as there are plenty of alternative routes.
Travel continues, routes adapt, and the global aviation system is designed to respond to situations like this.
Our CEO Jane returned from her Europe ski trip last month, flying through the Middle East with Qatar Airways and transiting via Doha Airport. Operations were running smoothly, with airlines and airports clearly prioritising passenger safety. May peace come to all regions affected, and may travel continue to connect people across the world. 🤍✈️
If you have an upcoming trip and feel unsure, reach out to us anytime. We are here to help you navigate it calmly and wisely.
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