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Travel Expert Simon Calder Predicts “Window of Escape” for 10 Million Stranded Passengers Amid Middle East Crisis
Travel Expert Simon Calder Predicts “Window of Escape” for 10 Million Stranded Passengers Amid Middle East Crisis As the sun rose on March 2, 2026, the global aviation map looked like a jigsaw puzzle with the center pieces missing. The escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran has triggered what travel expert Simon Calder describes as one of the most significant disruptions in aviation history. With approximately 10 million travelers affected globally and over 3,400 flights cancelled in just 48 hours, the question on everyone’s lips is simple: When can we...