Global aviation faces biggest crisis since Covid-19, flights from Kathmandu hit
Summary
The ongoing conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran has caused major disruptions in global air travel, leading to flight cancellations from Kathmandu and closure of Middle East airspace affecting thousands of passengers and airlines worldwide.
Key Points
- The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has caused significant flight cancellations from Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu.
- Sixteen international flights from Nepal were canceled on a single day due to airspace closures in the Gulf region.
- Major Middle Eastern airports including Doha, Tehran, and Ben Gurion remain closed, stranding thousands of international passengers.
- Global aviation faces the biggest crisis since COVID-19 with increased flight durations, higher fuel consumption, and soaring ticket prices.
