Can the Gulf aviation superhub model survive the war?

The Gulf aviation superhub model is facing challenges due to the ongoing war. For decades, airports in Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi successfully redirected millions of travelers between the West and Asia to connect through their airports. This model has been a key driver of growth in the region, with the three airports handling about 182 million passengers last year, three times the traffic at Hong Kong airport. The success of Dubai International Airport, which handled a record 95.2 million passengers, is particularly noteworthy.

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The war is affecting air travel routes and passenger flows. This could lead to a decline in the Gulf hubs' traffic and revenue.

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