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Fleetwood Says Family Safe in Dubai as Gulf Travel Disruptions Persist

He prepares for The Players with commercial departures still uncertain.

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.