Holidaymakers keep fingers crossed amid Middle East travel disruption

Closure of airspace sees Manx residents 'trapped' abroad

Holidaymakers from the Isle of Man have been describing how the conflict in the Middle East has been impacting their travel plans.

A number of residents overseas have had their flights cancelled or rescheduled whilst airspace around the region has been closed.

Rebecca Kennedy is from Onchan; her family are in Thailand and were due to fly back to the Island earlier this month via Doha, in Qatar, until their flight was cancelled.

Her travel agent, Perfect Getaways, has arranged for them to return via China this weekend:

The chief minister says a number of residents have contacted government for assistance with issues related to the conflict.

Those affected and in need of support are urged to contact the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.