Air Travel Disruptions
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Middle East conflict triggers 37,000 flight cancellations, oil surge, and airline stock plunge as carriers resume limited operations
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The US-Israel-Iran war starting February 28, 2026, has caused over 37,000 flight cancellations in the Middle East through March 8, alongside airspace closures, nearly $1 billion in aviation losses, and oil prices up over 15%. Airlines including Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad are resuming limited schedules, while Air India adds extra flights amid surging airfares and battered stocks.