Australians planning to fly to Europe in the northern summer face uncertainty over routes, insurance and even safety, as well as rising prices, as a result of the Middle East war.
Major airlines operating through the region – including Emirates and Qatar, both popular choices for Australians heading to Europe – are still reeling amid the war between Israel, the US and Iran. Both carriers are only operating limited flights as they work to alleviate a backlog of passengers stuck in Dubai or Doha.
But with European summer on the horizon, Australians are questioning how they may get overseas, and what it might cost.
How has the Iran war impacted flights?
Zara Zarezadeh, a lecturer in tourism at Griffith University, says any international event, whether it be a conflict, political instability or a pandemic, would influence tourist behaviour in both the short and long term.
“Sometimes travellers adjust their destination rather than cancel their trips.
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