Airfares Triple - 2 Million Won Extra for Direct Flights
March 7, 2026·about 4 hours ago·via 아시아경제
The Middle East conflict triples airfares, forcing travelers to pay up to 2 million won more for direct flights as jet fuel surges to four-year highs after U.S. strikes on Iran. Airlines reroute around unsafe airspace over Iran, Israel, Turkey, and Gulf states, adding 30 minutes or more to flights and spiking fuel costs, which make up 20-30% of expenses.