[80863] Due to tensions in the Middle East: a jump of up to 15% in global flight prices

A jump in global flight prices following tensions in the Middle East

According to parallel reports from Iranian media outlets, including آخرین خبر, SNN.ir|Student News Agency, and خبری پلاس, there has been an increase of between 10 and 15 percent in flight ticket prices worldwide.

The data is based on the words of Maya Lomidze, head of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, who stated in an interview with the Russian news agency 'RIA Novosti' that the trend is directly due to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. According to آخرین خبر, the impact of the conflicts extends beyond the immediate costs.

In addition to the price hikes, it was reported that major international airlines are being forced to reassess their schedules. According to SNN.ir, the move is due to a "fuel crisis" that has developed as a result of regional tensions, forcing the companies to make complex operational adjustments.

The reporting Iranian media outlets are taking a line that emphasizes the negative economic effects of the security situation, while making a direct link between Western-regional policy and the damage to the global consumer and the aviation sector.