Middle East Flight Turmoil Sends Travelers Rerouting to Europe
Escalating conflict and airspace closures across the Middle East are forcing airlines to abandon Gulf hubs, driving detours, higher fares and new routes via Asia and Europe.
Wayne Hall
Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
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