Reuters' checks of several airlines' websites on Tuesday showed few near-term bookings available and high prices on offer for flights from Asia to London. An economy-class ticket for a one-way flight was available for 71,190 baht (US$2,265) on March 15, with prices dropping to 27,045 baht by March 18. Taiwan's EVA Airways said bookings for its Europe-bound flights had surged as Asian and European passengers seek alternative routing options. Mainland Chinese airlines' websites showed fares on China-UK routes have also surged far above normal levels, with economy-class seats largely unavailable on near-term departures. A return economy-class ticket from Beijing to London typically costs under 10,000 yuan (US$1,452.71), but Air China's only option for Wednesday is business class, with a one-way ticket priced at 50,490 yuan.

Source: The Edge Markets March 03, 2026 05:54 UTC