European Carriers Boost Asia Flights Amid Middle East Airspace Closures

European and Australasian airlines are boosting long-haul capacity to Asia as Middle East airspace closures force Gulf carriers to slash flights.

May 3, 2026•4 min

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Airlines

EASA Warns Conflicts Are Squeezing Europe-Asia Air Corridors

EASA warns that overlapping global conflicts are squeezing Europe-Asia flight paths, increasing congestion and safety risks in remaining air corridors.

Mar 30, 2026•5 min

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Safety

European Airlines Add Asia Flights Amid Gulf Airspace Closures

European airlines are adding direct flights to Asia as Middle East airspace closures ground Gulf carriers, causing a significant surge in regional airfares.

Mar 12, 2026•5 min

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Airspace ClosureLufthansaEmiratesEurope-Asia RoutesEASA

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