A growing conflict is already disrupting travel to major destinations — and thousands of flights are being affected.

Travel insurance policies generally exclude coverage tied to military action, experts said. However, much depends on the fine print.

Travel warnings have multiplied across the Middle East as the United States and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday morning, with President Donald Trump confirming "major combat operations" are underway.

Ticket prices could quickly start to increase if the conflict lingers as airlines have to reroute flights, adding hours to those flights and the use of more fuel.

With several airports in the Middle East hit by missiles as part of the war between the U.S. and Isreal with Iran, F1 teams have seen travel snarled ahead of Australian GP

The rapidly escalating conflict has also triggered anxiety among international students studying in Iran. Many are uncertain about the continuation of their studies as the war disrupts normal life.

The Iran conflict has disrupted shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening jet fuel supplies and stoking fears that airfares would climb.

Amid the travel chaos created by the recent war between Israel, the US and Iran, many are wondering which country is safe to travel to and whether or not they would get refunds. Expert Simon Calder explains what travellers should be doing and what their rights are.