US EditionAsia-Europe Flight Prices Surge as Gulf Hubs Remain Closed Amid Middle East Conflict
Closures of Gulf hubs due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran have cut capacity and forced costly reroutes, causing a 75% surge in travel service calls, Flight Centre said.
- Asia–Europe fares surged after major Gulf hubs including Dubai remained closed for a fourth day, slashing capacity on routes like Australia to Europe.
- Closures stem from the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, which industry sources say prompted airspace restrictions, and Subhas Menon warned 'now the whole of the Middle East is out of bounds'.
- Cathay Pacific showed no economy seats on Hong Kong–London until March 11, with fares at HK$21,158, and Qantas had none on Sydney–London until March 17, with fares at A$3,129; Thai Airways showed Bangkok–London sold out until next week, with fares at 71,190 baht on March 15.
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Due to the cancellation of long-haul flights with transfers in Dubai and other hubs in the Middle East, return tickets, for example, from Asia to Europe, are currently several times more expensive than usual. Many tourists are therefore unplannedly extending their vacations. According to sellers, as a result of the war with Iran, airfares could become more expensive in the coming months.
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Bangkok PostAsia-Europe airfares soar after Gulf airport closures
The price of flights between Asia and Europe has soared after the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, with airline websites showing tickets on many popular routes booked out for days. Syakir Jasnee reports.
Airline ticket prices soar on Asia-Europe routes after Gulf airport closures
The price of flights between Asia and Europe has soared after the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs due to the U.S.-Israel war against Iran, with airline websites showing tickets on many popular routes booked out for days.
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