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Thousands of flights were cancelled on Monday as air travel faced major disruption following US-Israeli strikes. The Trump administration has indicated that upheaval could last another four weeks.
Global air travel has faced major disruption as a result of the US-Israel war on Iran this week, with thousands of flights cancelled and passengers stranded.
According to The Guardian, airline and travel share prices have fallen sharply after several days of disruption. Trump has warned that US military aggression could persist for another four weeks.
Refunds and free flight switching services are available with some carriers, as major airports in the Middle East, including Dubai, stay shut for the third day in a row.
It is the biggest disruption since the pandemic, reports say. Many flights across the region have been grounded, with thousands of services being disrupted.
According to analysts Cirium, almost 1,700 flights to the Middle East have been cancelled, though this is likely to be an underestimation. The Gulf carriers are most affected.
The conflict began at the end of February, with Trump calling the proceedings ‘Operation Epic Fury.’ Key Iranian officials, military commanders, and facilities have all been targeted in an attempt to generate regime change.
How do Gen Z feel about the current situation in Iran?
It’s too early to tell how Gen Z feel about Trump’s moves in Iran, but history suggests they’ll likely disapprove.
Polls from earlier this year suggested that he was already slipping with younger voters, losing 42 points over a 12-month period among Gen Z in 2025. As Vox outlines, it’s clear that Gen Z do not want international conflict and prioritise both climate policy and robust diplomacy.
Couple this recent development with Trump’s bizarre tirade on Greenland earlier this year, a drama that was in stark contrast to the desires of the American public, and it seems improbable that his numbers will move upward any time soon.
