British Airways has pulled all services to five Middle Eastern destinations and Israel, citing 'instability' in regional airspace during the war.

The carrier announced on Wednesday morning it had to temporarily reduce its flying schedule to and from Amman, Bahrain, Doha, Dubai and Tel Aviv until later this month.

However flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 'later this year.'

The airline declined to confirm how long the suspension will last.  

'We’re keeping the situation under constant review and are in touch with our customers to offer them a range of options,' the airline said in a statement.

'We’re asking customers who’ve made alternative arrangements to let us know.'

British Airways has joined a long list of airline carriers, including Emirates, Qatar, Etihad, Air Canada and KML, who have limited or axed their services.

It comes as Qantas announced a huge price hike to airfares, pointing to the spike of global oil prices to justify the rising cost of jet fuel.

'Given the high demand for international flights, particularly to Europe, lower fare options are selling more quickly than usual, and we encourage customers to book early to secure the best available deals,' the airline said. 

Qantas does not fly to the Middle East, but has a codeshare partnership with Emirates.

Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific is also offering flights from Sydney to London for nearly $40,000 in April.

The return business-class tickets are the only ones available in mid-April after all economy class seats were snatched up by worried travellers.

More than 27,000 flights across the Middle East have been cancelled since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.

It comes as the White House warned overnight that Iran will be hit 'at a level never seen before' if they place mines on the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns the regime could target the key oil waterway.

'We're crushing the enemy in an overwhelming display of technical skill and military force. We will not relent until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated,' US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Pentagon press briefing.

US President Donald Trump has vowed the war is now 'pretty much' over, however time will only tell for those stranded in the Middle East as airspace instability continues.