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Charter companies offer Easter trips to Dubai despite travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Charter companies offer Easter trips to Dubai despite travel advice from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Mon 9 Mar 2026 15:30 CET

While the war in Iran is in full swing, Swedish charter companies continue to offer trips to Dubai. During the Easter holiday week, it is possible to book an all-inclusive holiday with TUI

Hundreds of Swedes return home after airspace closure in the Middle East

Hundreds of Swedes return home after airspace closure in the Middle East

Mon 9 Mar 2026 12:12 CET

Hundreds of Swedes have now returned home after being stranded when airspace was closed in the Middle East. "We are incredibly relieved that we have gotten everyone home from the United Arab Emirates, where there has been unrest," says Martina Krantz of the travel company Apollo

Explosion at Dubai airport - airport had to close again

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Explosion at Dubai airport - airport had to close again

Sat 7 Mar 2026 08:17 CET

Reports of an explosion at Dubai airport prompted airport management and the airline Emirates to halt all flights early this morning. A few hours later, it was announced that some flights had resumed, with passengers urged to travel to the airport only if they had been contacted by their airline

Stranded Swedes must pay with Swish to fly home

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Stranded Swedes must pay with Swish to fly home

Fri 6 Mar 2026 08:09 CET

Sweden is chartering a plane to fly home travelers stranded as a result of the war in Iran. According to Sveriges Radio Ekot, those who want to take the plane from Dubai must pay directly - with Swish

Swedes begin being flown home from the Middle East

Swedes begin being flown home from the Middle East

Thu 5 Mar 2026 10:27 CET

Despite the airspace being largely closed, travel companies are now trying to bring Swedish travelers home from destinations in the Middle East. Both TUI and Apollo have managed to bring some of their travelers home

Braathens Bankruptcy Disrupts Ving and Apollo Charter Flights

Braathens Bankruptcy Disrupts Ving and Apollo Charter Flights

Tue 30 Sept 2025 03:04 CEST

The airline Braathens has applied for bankruptcy for parts of its operations. Something that immediately affects the charter companies Ving and Apollo

High pressure on travel as weather fluctuates

High pressure on travel as weather fluctuates

Wed 17 Jul 2024 19:35 CEST

The somewhat unstable weather is enticing Swedes to travel abroad. Bookings for trips abroad are in high gear – and some have already started looking forward to the winter season