Early trip planning urged as Mideast war sends airfares soaringThe baggage claim area at Suvarnabhumi airport in Samut Prakan, Thailand. For now, though, most airlines based in the Middle East are unable to resume normal operations, except for some flights from Oman. International flight networks have been affected, particularly routes that rely on the Middle East for connecting flights. As a result, some passengers have shifted to direct flights between Asia and Europe, the CAAT said. Planning trips well in advance is advised, and passengers with flexible schedules may consider alternative routes through countries that still operate connecting flights.

Source: Bangkok Post March 07, 2026 13:16 UTC