European Airlines Expand Direct Flights as Middle East Routes Disrupt Travel
European airlines are adding direct long-haul flights to Asia and Africa as travelers avoid Middle Eastern hubs amid ongoing conflict.
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European airlines are adding direct long-haul flights to Asia and Africa as travelers avoid Middle Eastern hubs amid ongoing conflict.
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