Among 40 international and asian regional airlines, over 60% have increased or are expected to increase fuel surcharges or raise ticket prices since mid-march 2026.
Vietnam Airlines has adjusted its flight paths from Vietnam to europe, bypassing iranian and iraqi airspace and surrounding areas, resulting in an additional 10-15 minutes of flight time and an estimated 2,000 USD increase in cost per flight.
On the evening of 5/3, an Emirates flight from Hanoi to Dubai (UAE) resumed operations after a five-day suspension due to conflicts in the Middle East.
