British Airways has confirmed that direct flights from London to Abu Dhabi will not resume until winter 2027. The airline cited ongoing conflict in the Middle East and unstable airspace as the reasons for the delay. Originally, the route was set to restart this winter, but the resumption has now been pushed back. Passengers traveling to Abu Dhabi will have to take a connecting flight from London Heathrow to Doha, then switch to Qatar Airways. This journey will take about 11 hours in total. Flights from Heathrow to Doha run daily, with economy tickets starting from £300 in September. Other Middle East routes have also faced disruptions. Direct flights to Amman were suspended in March and are not expected to return until November. Flights to Bahrain, Dubai, and Tel Aviv were also paused earlier in the year, though some are now available for booking. Direct flights to Bahrain will resume in March 2027, while connecting flights to Tel Aviv via Athens are available from October. Flights to Dubai are expected to resume in November, with one non-stop flight per day from Heathrow and additional options via Doha. In related news, airBaltic, a European airline, has filed for bankruptcy. The airline operates direct flights from London Gatwick to Riga and a seasonal route between Aberdeen and Riga. This marks the second airline to file for bankruptcy due to financial difficulties, following the collapse of America's Spirit Airlines in May. Despite the filing, flights are still operating as usual for those with existing bookings. EasyJet has launched a new UK flight between Manchester and Southampton, covering approximately 170 miles each way. The route, which begins on December 4, has faced criticism for being unnecessary, as an hourly direct train service already connects the two cities. Aviation is responsible for about 2.5% of the world’s carbon emissions and is considered one of the most carbon-intensive forms of transport.