Iran - Israel/US War: Israel-US declare war on Iran, Iran responds
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ghazi52
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Middle East conflict puts Dubai aviation hub's market muscle to the test
By Federico Maccioni and Tim HepherMarch 2, 2026
Planes are parked at Terminal 3 of the Dubai International Airport, following the United States and Israel strikes on Iran, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2, 2026. REUTERS/Raghed Waked
Dubai hub is the world's busiest international airport
- Doha and Abu Dhabi complete trio of Gulf hubs
- Gulf hubs widely expected to regain market power after crisis
- Rival airlines and airports jostling for position
DUBAI/PARIS, March 2 (Reuters) - Escalating conflict in the Middle East has laid bare how heavily global air travel relies on a handful of hubs led by Dubai, the world’s busiest international airport, after the shutdown of Gulf airspace rippled quickly across airline networks worldwide.
Four decades after the Gulf's trading capital set out to exploit its strategic location by setting up Emirates with two rented jets and two routes, Dubai stands at the centre of a global network spanning 110 nations and 454,000 flights a year.
Calling for other muslim countries to be attacked is exactly what got us into this mess in the first place
Ali_Baba
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Launches are being suppressed(maybe not even attempted to lack of a time window due to suppression) but I am sure yet that is the same as saying launchers are being lost.
ghazi52
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MOMENTOUS TASK PIECING NETWORK BACK TOGETHER
Dubai now has the momentous task of handling tens of thousands of displaced passengers and piecing its network back together while trying to minimise damage to inbound flights that represent half its traffic.Most analysts say that, barring a prolonged regional war, the Gulf hubs will recover by virtue of the momentum and the power of their networks. But the unprecedented shutdown of all three major hubs - Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha - coincides with growing competition from Turkey, Saudi Arabia and India.
"There's no doubt at all this is temporary. They have seen major incidents before and recovered very quickly due to their importance as global hubs," said UK-based travel consultant Paul Charles. "They will recover quickly, even if there is substantial uncertainty in the short term."
Others are less certain. The whole industry bounced back from the beating taken during the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to demand outpacing supply. This time, however, it is demand that is at risk.
"Travellers are likely to consider more direct flights rather than stop over in Dubai or Doha. All this hub traffic is likely to take a hit," said independent aviation adviser Bertrand Grabowski.
Sinan
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You guys some much wisdom to distribute to Turks, how about using your wisdom for your own country. Maybe your country would become very powerful and lead the Ummah?
Muji.Iqbal
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I too salute the Iraqi resistance. May Allah help them.
ghazi52
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FAVOURABLE GEOGRAPHY OF GULF HUBS
Geography and economics remain strong allies, however.
"One third of the world's population is within four hours' flying time and two thirds within eight hours," said Dubai Airports' Griffiths.
"We've seen the incredible aggregation power that a hub delivers."
But threats to the Gulf trio are brewing. Turkish Airlines could be the biggest short-term winner through its own mega-hub outside the conflict zone, said independent aviation analyst John Strickland.
Saudi Arabia is also muscling in, followed by India, with Asian carriers picking up passengers.
Advances in aircraft design - once favourable to Gulf airlines - are also beginning to work against them. Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab last week began assembling a second ultra-long-range A350 jet to support plans by Qantas (QAN.AX), opens new tab to fly directly from Sydney to London.
Geography and economics remain strong allies, however.
"One third of the world's population is within four hours' flying time and two thirds within eight hours," said Dubai Airports' Griffiths.
"We've seen the incredible aggregation power that a hub delivers."
But threats to the Gulf trio are brewing. Turkish Airlines could be the biggest short-term winner through its own mega-hub outside the conflict zone, said independent aviation analyst John Strickland.
Saudi Arabia is also muscling in, followed by India, with Asian carriers picking up passengers.
Advances in aircraft design - once favourable to Gulf airlines - are also beginning to work against them. Airbus (AIR.PA), opens new tab last week began assembling a second ultra-long-range A350 jet to support plans by Qantas (QAN.AX), opens new tab to fly directly from Sydney to London.
RescueRanger
Meme Lord
You missed a lot...
Hwee you go
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Ali_Baba
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Muji.Iqbal
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We Pakistanis should help our Iranian brothers with Missile Technology.
ghazi52
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Trump presses ahead with Iran war despite warnings of political risk for midterms
By Nandita Bose, Gram Slattery and Bo EricksonMarch 2, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
- White House sources said there was extensive debate about how the Iran operation could impact Republicans' midterm hopes
- Advisers want Trump focus on domestic affairs, not foreign policy
- Long-term political impact of attack will depend on how conflict plays out in coming weeks
