Travelers stranded in Dubai paying huge sums to flee on private charter flights amid Operation Epic Fury

Travelers stranded in Dubai have been left scrambling to find a way home after the airport closed due to the U.S.-Israeli joint military offensive, Operation Epic Fury.

Dubai's two major hubs, Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central (DWC), reopened March 2 with limited operations, according to The Economic Times. But that hasn't stopped travelers with means from trying to find other ways to flee. Some wealthy travelers have resorted to paying large sums for private charter flights to escape the escalating situation.