The latest shutdown of Dubai's main airport because of a drone strike has disrupted thousands of British travellers' travel plans.Dubai International Airport announced at 1.36am GMT on Monday it had suspended flights after a drone hit a nearby fuel tank.Many Emirates flights already in the air were diverted, while others waiting to take off were cancelled.

The latest shutdown of Dubai's main airport because of a drone strike has disrupted thousands of British travellers' travel plans.Dubai International Airport announced at 1.36am GMT on Monday it had suspended flights after a drone hit a nearby fuel tank.Many Emirates flights already in the air were diverted, while others waiting to take off were cancelled.