Tag: Middle East Tensions
Fuel shock hits Asian carriers, threatens intra-Asia travel
More than 150,000 international flights have been cut worldwide between March and June 2026 compared to schedules before the US and Israel struck Iran on February 28, which led to the disruptive blockade of the Straits of Hormuz
Cathay Pacific to cut flights through June as fuel costs rise
Cathay Pacific Airways will reduce flight capacity between mid-May and the end of June 2026 due to higher jet fuel costs linked to the...
Geopolitical tensions drive India’s domestic tourism boom
With US-Iran tensions creating uncertainty for outbound travel and rising energy prices pushing up travel costs, India’s domestic tourism sector is emerging as a...
Flight disruption deepens as Middle East conflict escalates
Airlines around the world have announced further adjustments to their flight schedule as the US-Israel-Iran war escalates.
Cathay Pacific said on March 18 that it...
Asian carriers cancel flights, implement surcharges as fuel crisis intensifies
Airlines across the Asia-Pacific region have moved into an emergency defensive posture this week, implementing a wave of flight cancellations, steep fare hikes, and...
UAE airports step up support for affected travellers amid war in...
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has activated measures to manage disrupted passenger traffic amid the US and...
Israel urges its nationals to leave Sri Lanka
Israel has urged its citizens holidaying in coastal areas in Sri Lanka to leave immediately owing to a possible terrorist attack linked to the...
More airlines avoid Iranian airspace as Middle East tensions heats up
An increasing number of airlines are re-routing their flights to skip Iranian airspace as Middle East tensions intensify, with the latest being Singapore Airlines...
