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In a global crisis, airline detours are quietly driving up costs
Published: 1 May 2026
Air travel disruptions linked to the war in the Middle East are rippling through global airline networks, forcing carriers to reroute flights, absorb higher fuel costs and adjust schedules, Karl Moore, an associate professor at Â鶹´«Ã½Íøվ’s Desautels Faculty of Management, said in an interview with CBC’s Natasha Fatah.
While airlines are prioritizing safety by avoiding conflict zones, the detours are adding time and expense to long‑haul routes, with knock‑on effects for passengers far from the region.Â
Moore said disruptions in one part of the world can strain the interconnected nature of global aviation networks.Â
Moore said disruptions in one part of the world can strain the interconnected nature of global aviation networks.Â
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