Iran War Disrupts Business Travel After One Week

March 7, 2026·20 days ago·via HR Brew

One week into the war in Iran, business travel faces severe disruptions as airspace closures cancel over 5,000 flights and prioritize stranded holidaymakers and evacuees. Inbound arrivals to the Middle East could decline 11-27% year-over-year in 2026, with GCC countries hit hardest due to lost perceptions of safety. Global supply chains suffer from Strait of Hormuz closures, forcing longer routes around the Cape of Good Hope and imposing conflict surcharges on shipping.

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