Overview
- Tommy Fleetwood said his wife and three sons remain in Dubai and feel very safe, praising the UAE’s handling of the situation.
- Airspace over Dubai has partially reopened, yet Fleetwood said he does not know when his family will be able to travel.
- Coverage reports that a February 28 U.S.-Israel strike on Iran prompted immediate shutdowns across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, disrupting commercial flights.
- EssentiallySports reports more than 23,000 flight cancellations since February 28 and says the UK is drafting plans to evacuate up to 50,000 nationals.
- Players and teams arranged private routes out, with Jon Rahm organizing a jet via Oman for several LIV golfers, and DP World Tour pro Richard Mansell later confirming his pregnant wife reached the UK.