Brits stuck in Dubai compare travel chaos to Covid pandemic

7 Mar 2026 • 7:43 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • A pair of Britons are currently stranded in Dubai due to significant travel disruption.
  • Chloe Butland, 27, was at Dubai International Airport on 28 February when flights were suspended, preventing her return home.
  • Butland, who was on an extended layover, has been unable to leave Dubai since the disruption began.
  • She compared the ongoing travel chaos to the uncertainty and prolonged nature of the coronavirus pandemic.
  • The situation has left travellers questioning how long the disruption will continue.

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