Iran war cost Middle East airports 27 million passengers and $1 billion dollars
🔴 Tension RisingAeroTime2026-05-14
Nine Middle Eastern airports suffered a loss of approximately 27 million passengers and $1 billion in revenue over two months following the start of the Iran war, according to a report by ACI. Passenger traffic significantly decreased, and airfares rose by more than 50%. The recovery of the aviation sector is expected to be challenging due to geopolitical instability and rising fuel prices.