The Iran war is having a devastating impact on the travel industry in what many are calling the worst global aviation crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thousands of flights have been cancelled, with major airspaces across the Middle East closed and airlines forced to reroute planes via longer journeys.

Popular holiday destinations such as Dubai are now off limits, with thousands of holidaymakers and expats returning home.

How will war in the Middle East impact European travellers as the spring and summer holidays fast approach?

Joining Enda Brady for this discussion:

Simon Calder

Travel Journalist

John Strickland

Air Transport Consultant

Ash Bhardwaj

Travel Journalist

Marina Efthymiou

Professor of Aviation Management at Dublin City University Business School

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