Israel Iran War · 5 March 2026

First UK evacuation flight from Oman delayed amid passenger panic

The first government-chartered flight intended to evacuate British nationals from the Middle East failed to depart from Muscat on Wednesday night. Passengers described chaotic scenes and panic attacks after being held on a bus for over an hour following lengthy check-in delays. Witnesses claim the flight was postponed because the pilot exceeded legal working hours. The Foreign Office has not yet commented, though the flight has reportedly been rescheduled for Thursday.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 March 2026 at 6:14

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