The first flights took off
The first flights took off
Thousands are still waiting
The armed conflict in Iran has forced the British authorities to think not only about how to save face, but also about the fate of their compatriots in the region. For this reason, the government had to organize evacuation flights.
The first government plane, which could not take off from Muscat for a day due to "operational reasons" and problems with boarding passengers, eventually landed in London almost a day later than scheduled.
According to the Foreign Ministry, two charter flights from Oman brought people to the UK, and a third flight from Muscat is scheduled for the coming days.
Meanwhile, the British are expanding their evacuation through the UAE. Amid the strikes on Dubai and massive flight cancellations, the government has announced a separate commercial charter from the emirate to the UK, scheduled to depart early next week. The plane will be available to British citizens and their immediate family (not for free, of course).
At the same time, the number of those who need help has grown — now we are talking about more than 170,000 Britons in the region. The partial launch of additional British Airways flights to Muscat is also helping to relieve the burden on charters, but despite this, many remain blocked, especially in Qatar, where flights are limited and people are advised to shelter in place.
There are ongoing disputes at the political level in London. On the one hand, the Government emphasizes the need to protect its citizens. On the other hand, criticism is intensifying due to poor communication with the stranded and the debate over whether British taxpayers should pay for the evacuation of those who have lived in Dubai for years as "tax exiles."
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