Major airline Etihad Airways has reduced the cost of several of its long-haul flights as the continuing Middle East conflict has sparked a price war.
The Abu Dhabi-based airline is offering some of the lowest ever prices seen on flights from the UK to several long-haul destinations in the months of May and June.
The sale includes trips to Tokyo, Singapore, Sydney, Hong Kong, the Maldives and Bangkok - with some believed to be up to 50% reduced.
At present, jetsetters can bag a return-trip from London to Sydney, via Abu Dhabi, for as little as £688 per person when jetting off on May 28 and returning to England on June 4.
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This is almost three times cheaper than booking the same trip with British Airways with a return-flight costing from £1,833 per person.
Etihad is also offering Brits return economy flights to the Maldives from £581 per person in the months of May and June - again cheaper than a BA return journey to the same destination.
The price reductions suggest the airline is hopeful the conflict will soon be resolved and the travel ban will be lifted so Brits can again holiday in these places.
The cheaper Etihad flights can be purchased for trips to these long-haul destinations in May and June and then prices are said to increase in July.
Is it safe to travel to the United Arab Emirates? Latest Foreign Office advice
At present, with the ongoing Middle East conflict, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is advising against "all but essential" travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The UK Foreign Office said: "FCDO advises against all but essential travel to United Arab Emirates.
"Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office [FCDO]."
For Brits who do need to travel to the UAE or are currently in the area, the FCDO warns: "Regional escalation poses significant security risks and has led to travel disruption.
"The Iranian regime has publicly stated its intention to target locations associated with the United States and Israel. This includes US or Israeli-linked organisations, businesses, facilities and institutions.
"Stay away from areas around security or military facilities, and US or Israeli-linked locations.
"Iran continues to strike civilian infrastructure across the region such as ports, hotels, roads, bridges, energy facilities, oil production sites, water systems, and airports.
"Follow the instructions of the local authorities and monitor local and international media for the latest information."
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