European Airlines Turn to India as Gulf Hubs Falter
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping long-haul networks, pushing European airlines to deepen direct links with India’s fast-growing aviation market.
William R Martin writes about travel from the ground up. His work focuses on remote routes, working ports, border crossings, ferry lines, and the landscapes that shape how people move across regions.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are reshaping long-haul networks, pushing European airlines to deepen direct links with India’s fast-growing aviation market.
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