Airlines adjust flights and routes as Middle East airspace remains volatile

Several airlines in Southeast Asia are suspending or adjusting their flights to and from the Middle East due to ongoing conflicts and airspace closures. Indonesia's Garuda and Malaysia Airlines have suspended some routes, while Qatar Airways is operating only 'limited' flights from Doha.

In Thailand, officials say flights are gradually resuming, and the national carrier THAI is positioned to benefit from the disruptions. The situation has caused a sharp increase in jet fuel costs and airfares, with one report noting fares have risen more than 70% and tens of thousands of flights have been affected.