Airfares Show Asia Carriers Can Weather Iran War Chaos

Asian carriers are among the best positioned airlines to weather the war in the Middle East as travelers scramble for flights — and pay premiums — to escape the conflict.

Asian airlines have emerged as one of the go-to choices for people leaving the Middle East in the wake of US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Extensive airspace closures mean carriers like Emirates and Qatar Airways QCSC have essentially ground to a halt, creating opportunities for rivals that can fly non-stop between Europe and Asia.