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Squeezed skies: How avoiding war zones is driving up the cost of your flight

OAG data show connecting bookings through Doha fell 52% and Dubai 44% after the Iran conflict, while Asian hubs gained traffic.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
Regional conflicts and security risks are fragmenting global airspace, forcing airlines into longer, costlier detours.

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Squeezed skies: How avoiding war zones is driving up the cost of your flight

Regional conflicts and security risks are fragmenting global airspace, forcing airlines into longer, costlier detours.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Friday, September 25, 2026.
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