US EditionFlights to Portugal hit £600 - as cost of European package holidays soar
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Flights to Portugal hit £600 - as cost of European package holidays soar
Holidaymakers have been hit with price rises as demand surges for destinations in Europe and the Caribbean due to the Iran war. Bookings and interest have slumped for getaways to Dubai and the surrounding region, as well as trips passing through the Gulf, travel firms told The i Paper. Global air travel has been severely disrupted after the war forced the closure of key Middle Eastern hubs, including Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, leaving thousands …
The war in the Middle East upsets global air traffic, with air space closures and chain cancellations. Non-European airlines such as Emirates, Qatar Airways or Etihad Airways are particularly affected, as their hubs in Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi serve as hubs for millions of passengers. Between 28 February and 20 March, according to the Cirium air data provider, Qatar Airways cancelled 4,825 flights on 5,276 scheduled flights (or 91.45% of its pro…
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