Even if you're not going there, the Iran war will affect your flight
USA TODAY
Global conflicts, like the Iran crisis, can disrupt travel. Learn how to protect your flights and plans from geopolitical events.
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The Iran war collapsed air travel across the Middle East and surrounding regions.
According to a USA TODAY analysis of aviation data from Flightradar24, a private flight-tracking company, the number of passenger flights operating in the region plunged from more than 13,000 on Feb. 28 to roughly 800 on March 1 (UTC time).
As the conflict continues to expand across the Middle East, travelers with tickets to visit or connect through the region may face serious disruptions to their plans.
“Right now, anyone connecting through major hubs like Dubai, Doha, or Abu Dhabi should assume continued disruption," Suzanne Morrow, CEO of InsureMyTrip, told USA TODAY in an email.
Long lines at airports, the Iran war and other developments have left some travelers concerned about venturing out on vacation.
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