WANA (Mar 07) – Data from the flight-tracking website Flightradar24 shows that since the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran on February 28, nearly 14,000 scheduled flights from major airports in 10 countries have been canceled.

 

According to the data, in recent days 94% of flights at Hamad International Airport, 90% of flights at Ben Gurion Airport, and 85% of flights at Dubai International Airport have been canceled due to escalating regional tensions.

 

Economic losses and global consequences

The magazine Foreign Policy reported that the escalation of conflict in the Middle East has placed significant restrictions on flight routes, creating serious challenges for the global aviation industry, which is valued at more than $8 trillion.

 

The report adds that the closure of air corridors, rising insurance and fuel costs, and the rerouting of flights are among the consequences airlines and air cargo companies are now facing.

 

Experts warn that if the conflict continues, it could affect not only the aviation sector but also global supply chains and international trade, as a substantial portion of the world’s goods is transported by air.