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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
World
Nick Visser

The Iran war has sparked travel chaos. How will flights be rerouted and can other airports meet the surge in demand?

Flights in the Middle East were grounded after the US and Israel’s bombardment of Iran
Flights in the Middle East were grounded after the US and Israel’s bombardment of Iran. Photograph: Marcin Golba/NurPhoto/Shutterstock

It will likely be a “messy” month for airlines operating throughout the Middle East as travellers stuck in major transit hubs are slowly rerouted and repatriated after days of turmoil due to the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Experts say airlines are well-versed in disruptions, with entire teams dedicated to what is known as “irregular operations”. But while minor issues can be resolved in a matter of days, the sheer scale of the airline industry that operates in the region will be a complex puzzle that will take much longer to work through.

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