Gulf Airlines Plan Detours Amid US-Iran Airspace Risk

Gulf carriers reroute flights at hefty costs as US-Iran tensions threaten regional airspace safety. Major airlines plot longer paths to bypass volatile zones, hiking fuel expenses and extending travel times for passengers. This disruption ripples through Middle East hubs, impacting connections to Asia and Europe during high-demand periods like China's Spring Festival surge. Travelers should monitor advisories and book flexibly for potential delays.