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June 19, 2025

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The Middle East Is a Major Flight Hub. How Do Airlines Keep Passengers Safe During Conflict?
(SOURCE: AUSTRALIAN BROADCAST CORPORATION)

The Middle East is now home to several of the world's largest international airlines: Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. These airlines' home bases — Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi, respectively — have become pivotal hubs in international aviation.

Keeping passengers safe will be all airlines' highest priority. What could an escalating conflict mean for both the airlines and the travelling public?

 
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Crisis24 Intelligence Brief

Argentina - Unionized air traffic controllers plan strike nationwide in Argentina 06:00-12:00 June 19. Air travel disruptions likely.

Japan - Lingering rail disruptions likely on Keikyu Line between Keikyu Kamata Station, Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan, June 19 due to fatal accident

Mexico - Hurricane Erick tracking northwestward towards southwestern Mexico June 18. Landfall forecast over southwestern Oaxaca State early June 19.

Middle East/North Africa - Land, air, and maritime travel disruptions likely as tensions escalate between Iran and Israel as of June 18. Business disruptions likely.  

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GBTA LATAM Business Travel Forum 2025 – Ciudad de México | 1 de julio
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GBTA Convention 2025
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GBTA Australia Business Travel Forum
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GBTA LATAM Conference 2025 – Mexico City
September 24

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