Transportation
The Iran War Is Reshaping Global Aviation
Lufthansa, BA, Delta face a challenge to capitalize on the upheaval
An Emirates Airlines plane parked at Dubai International Airport last month.
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For years, airlines in the US and Europe have gawked at the rise of Middle East carriers funneling ever more passengers through their gleaming hubs in Dubai and Doha at competitive prices with the latest jets.
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways offered a viable alternative in the Gulf, leveraging a perfect position between three continents – Europe, Africa and Asia.