IATA Forecasts $4.3 Billion Loss for Middle East Airlines

IATA projects Middle Eastern airlines will record a $4.3 billion net loss due to regional conflict and widespread airspace closures.

Aug 17, 2026•5 min

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Airlines

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

Airlines Cancel Over 52,000 Middle East Flights Amid Airspace Closures

Global airlines have canceled over 52,000 Middle East flights after EASA issued high-risk airspace directives, impacting nearly 6 million passengers.

Mar 16, 2026•5 min

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Regulatory

Middle East Conflict Sparks Widespread Airspace Closures, Disrupting Global Travel

Escalating Middle East conflict forces widespread airspace closures, severely disrupting Gulf carriers and rerouting 14% of global international transit traffic.

Mar 11, 2026•4 min

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Safety