Asia-UK Air Fares Soar Amid Gulf Disruptions

Air fares from Asia to the UK skyrocket as Gulf airport closures force airlines to detour around regional conflicts, pushing prices up to 10 times normal rates on key routes. Flights from Hong Kong to London jump from $600-$1,400 to over $2,500, while Bangkok to London tickets surge from under $1,000 to more than $2,100, with seats selling out fast on carriers like Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Thai Airways.