"The war's effect on travel was sudden and striking, resulting in the cancellation of more than 46,000 flights in and out of the Middle East from Feb. 28 when the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran to March 11, according to Cirium, the aviation analytics company. That includes Dubai International, the busiest airport in the world for international travel."
"At the beginning of the year, a gallon of jet fuel cost $2.11; by March 10, the price rose to $3.40, according to the Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index, a gain of more than 60%. The spike came after tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz came to a virtual halt, as Iran announced it would close the waterway that normally handles about 20% of the world's oil and liquified natural gas."
"You should go ahead and book, says Sean Cudahy, an aviation reporter at The Points Guy travel and personal finance website. It's generally recommended to buy international flights further in advance than domestic trips. But in the current circumstances, Cudahy says he would go ahead and book even domestic flights."
The Middle East conflict has significantly disrupted global aviation. Over 46,000 flights were cancelled between late February and March 11, affecting major hubs like Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. Jet fuel prices surged from $2.11 to $3.40 per gallon—a 60% increase—due to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which normally handles 20% of global oil and liquified natural gas. This disruption halted approximately 470,000 barrels of daily jet fuel shipments to European and other airports. Airlines worldwide face rising operational costs, prompting experts to recommend booking flights immediately before prices increase further.
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