How Persian Gulf turmoil is reshaping Europe-Asia aviation landscape

With major Persian Gulf aviation hubs largely paralysed by airspace closures amid the escalating conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, travellers have flocked to direct Asia-Europe routes, driving a sharp surge in airfares. This week, economy class on most direct one-way Beijing-Paris flights is fully booked, with a small number of economy seats – plus premium economy and business class seats – remaining. Economy seats on an Air China flight on Sunday are already booked out, with a one-...

By Zhu Wenqian

Vietnam Airlines keeps all 12 European routes flying despite Middle East tensions

Amid complex developments in the Middle East, Vietnam Airlines has affirmed that its flight network remains stable while routes may be flexibly adjusted when necessary to ensure the highest level of safety for passengers and crew.