米イスラエル対イラン戦争に伴う主要湾岸空港の閉鎖を受け、アジアと欧州を結ぶ路線の航空券価格が急上昇した。ドバイなどの主要ハブが4日目に閉鎖され、広範な欠航と再予約が発生。航空会社が便を迂回させる中、乗客は空席不足と高価格に直面している。
ドバイ——世界で最も忙しい国際空港で1日1,000便以上を処理——を含む主要湾岸空港の閉鎖は、航空旅行に大きな混乱を引き起こしている。これらのハブは、米イスラエル対イラン戦争による緊張の高まりから、2026年3月3日火曜日に閉鎖されたままだった。これにより、オーストラリアから欧州への人気路線などの容量が削減され、エミレーツ航空やカタール航空などの航空会社が大きな市場シェアを占めている。航空会社のウェブサイトでは、数日先の多くの便が満席となっている。航空会社のウェブサイトでは、数日先の多くの便が満席となっている。
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Global airlines are increasing ticket prices as jet fuel costs soar due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran. Airspace closures in the region are forcing reroutes and cancellations, exacerbating the disruptions. Oil prices have fluctuated sharply, impacting carriers worldwide.
A week of US-Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes into Gulf states has kept much of the Middle East’s airspace closed, driving global airfare surges as airlines reroute flights. This ongoing crisis, following initial disruptions to Gulf hubs like Dubai, has hit Cathay Pacific hardest, with an SCMP analysis showing average 93% jumps in fares to Hong Kong from 57 destinations worldwide.
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Major airlines in the Middle East, including Emirates and Etihad, have begun resuming limited flight operations from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi following US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent airspace closures. Qatar Airways continues to suspend services due to the ongoing closure of Qatari airspace. Travelers are advised to check updates directly with airlines as the situation remains fluid.
US-Israeli strikes on Iran have grounded at least 37 flights between Hong Kong and the Middle East. Flag carrier Cathay Pacific has suspended its Dubai services until Thursday and Riyadh flights until Tuesday. The airline is offering affected customers flexibility to rebook, divert or refund tickets without usual fees until Saturday.
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As the Middle East conflict enters its fifth day since US-Israeli strikes on Iran began on February 28, 2026, airlines have now canceled over 15,000 flights worldwide to the region, stranding tens of thousands. Building on earlier disruptions exceeding 21,000 cancellations at key Gulf hubs, new safe air corridors are opening while most airlines extend suspensions.
Direct flights from Dubai to Incheon resumed on March 6 amid the U.S. and Israel's airstrikes on Iran, stranding hundreds of thousands in the Middle East. The South Korean government is supporting the return of around 3,000 nationals stuck in the UAE through commercial and chartered flights. This development raises hopes for stranded Korean tourists to come home.
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Cathay Pacific Airways has extended the suspension of its flights to Dubai and Riyadh until March 31 amid ongoing instability in the Middle East. The decision follows US-Israeli strikes on Iran earlier this month and prioritizes passenger safety. The airline said it is closely monitoring the situation for possible further schedule changes.