Nå veier det på langt nær fullt opp for de økte drivstoffkostnadene, men ikke-Midtøsten selskapene som fly mellom Europa og Asia/Australia rapporterer nå om signifikante økninger i belegg og passasjertall. Så hjelper jo endel.
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Asian Airlines Report Surging Demand as Travelers Reroute Around Gulf
Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Korean Air, and Qantas report surging demand on European routes as travelers avoid Gulf hubs.
Singapore Airlines (SQ) reported European seat load factors of 93.5% in March, up from 79.7% a year earlier, the sharpest regional gain in its network. Cathay Pacific (CX) said it mounted additional flights to Europe in March and April to meet surging demand, with strong bookings expected to continue through April, fueled by Easter travel and increased long-haul transits through Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).