Google's AI has a good summary of the main thrust of what
to expect, namely, Winter holiday travel costs are surging, for the Christmas
and New Year flights you should figure about 20% higher to cover for the higher
jet fuel, as well some airspace disruptions from the ongoing Iran war, resulting
in longer detours and higher operating expenses, major carriers continue to
bypass restricted Middle Eastern airspace, for instance, Virgin Atlantic, has
suspended select regional routes—like London to Dubai, a popular commercial
destination, though not a top tourism destination for Americans, however,
recently, Delta and American have resumed flights to Israel.
When I looked for websites to detail some specifics,
cnbc.com offered details about renewed interest in Japan and India as safe
destination substitutes for the now problematic middle east.
Insofar as estimates about much airfares, forbes.com is
predicting that the traditional shoulder season of lower fares is gone,
instead, airfares will climb as high as 39%,
moreover, Yahoo lists 10 ways the Iran war has impacted the public, but
doesn't cover the travel scene with any new facts.
The guardian.com predicts last minute holiday bookings may
not be possible.
If you do plan to travel out of country, I suggest that
you bookmark the website, travel.state.gov, I've put it on my research list,
it's the last one, mainly for international travel advisories, most travel
agents and airlines do not advise with the same specifics as this government
website, doing so could save your life.
However, although my research proves that the Iran war
has had fossil fuel energy effects exhibited by higher airfares, there has not
a very significant change in the global travel patterns.
Traveling is still a way to make memories, wherever you
decide to go, I wish you,
HAPPY TRAVELS
