Flights to major Middle East hubs including Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been suspended, triggering widespread disruption for international passengers. Travel between India and regions such as Europe, the US, and Africa is being hit as thousands are left stranded. Airlines are attempting to reroute travelers, but the sudden network break is severely denting global air travel operations.
Sri Lanka saw a sharp drop in tourist arrivals in March, with numbers falling to 183,979 from over 277,000 across January and February. The decline is linked to the West Asia conflict, which is disrupting transit hubs and reshaping travel itineraries. Despite the downturn, India remains the largest inbound source, supported by proximity and direct flights.
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The US has arranged flights to evacuate Americans from Lebanon amid escalating fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. About 350 Americans and their immediate relatives have already been brought out this week, while thousands remain. More than 6,000 people have contacted the US Embassy in Beirut for departure information as airstrikes continue and commercial flight options dwindle.
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