Middle East Crisis Drives Up Airfares, Alters Visas

March 12, 2026·2 days ago·via Gulf Business

Escalating war in the Middle East disrupts 2026 travel plans, triggering waves of cancellations in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Israel as tourists pivot to Europe and Southeast Asia. Airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad cancel thousands of flights from hubs such as Dubai and Doha, impose reroutes around no-fly zones, and add fuel surcharges that stretch journeys by hours.

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