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War in the Middle East Disrupts Aviation

Airspace closures across the Middle East have forced airlines to take longer alternative routes, leading to significant cost increases for both carriers and passengers. Airlines are being compelled to avoid high-risk areas and reroute flights accordingly. This has substantially extended flight durations and increased fuel consumption. For instance, some long-haul flights that previously took under 17 hours are now exceeding…