Middle East crisis and travel

Houthis claim attack on airport in Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaSeveral explosions were heard in Saudi Arabia's capital on Thursday, including a large blast at Riyadh's international airport.

Delta will be the first U.S. carrier to return to Israel, relaunching daily New York JFK-Tel Aviv flights on Sept. 6.

Big Three U.S. airlines will soon restore Israel serviceDelta will be first to return to the destination with daily New York JFK-Tel Aviv flights resuming on Sept. 6. United will...

The Explora I will sail the line's first season in South America.

Explora shifts cruises away from the Middle EastThe luxury line canceled its Middle East season for winter 2027-28 and will send ships to the Mediterranean and South America...

Air distribution revenue growth is now estimated at low to mid-single digit down from the mid to high-single digit forecast provided in FY 2025 earnings.

Amadeus adjusts 2026 guidance due to Iran war's impactThe company downwardly revised its expected revenue growth from air distribution.

Europe is particularly vulnerable to the instability of oil transport in the Middle East.

Conflicts escalate, jet fuel takes a hit. U.S. analysts are confident -- for nowDespite increased costs and logistical challenges, immediate shortages are unlikely, with the U.S. in a strong position.

Crude oil surged to over $100 per barrel on Thursday amid the renewed Iran war.

Southwest and American lower profit forecasts due to fuel-price spikeA 30% jump in fuel prices in the past three weeks has altered the airlines' outlook for the rest of the year.

Michael Izhakov

Michael Izhakov of the Israel Ministry of Tourism on enticing back visitorsIzhakov discusses how the country is marketing itself amid the war, public perception and how it plans to restore traveler...

The Princess Cruises ship Sun Princess in Corfu. Carnival said close-in Europe bookings hit a snag in the second quarter but that 2027 departures on the Continent remained strong.

Carnival's Q2 offers view of cruise's performance during Iran war: 'Resilient'The second-quarter earnings report offered a first look at the cruise industry's performance during three consecutive months of...

The Sun Princess in Corfu. Close-in Europe bookings stumbled in Q2, but bookings for 2027 and beyond were very strong, Carnival Corp. said.

Carnival Corp. reports prosperous Q2 but lowers full-year outlookDespite dampened demand for Europe cruises in Q2 due to the Iran war, the company reported a quarterly record for revenue.

Zayed Airport in Abu Dhabi, the hub for Etihad Airways.

Gulf carriers eye full recovery once Iran war comes to an endExperts believe Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad will recover once regional stability returns, though the image of Dubai as...

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