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Tunisia’s Capital Is Captivating a New Generation of Travelers
ByTyler Donohue and Jeremie Souteyrat March 20, 2026

Almost 15 years since the revolution in Tunisia, its capital is attracting visitors who want to be part of a thrilling, but fragile, creative blossoming.

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Flight Prices Are Up Amid Soaring Fuel Costs, but Travel Demand Remains High
ByNiraj Chokshi March 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Airline executives said the war in Iran had raised fuel costs and, as a result, fares, but that had not yet hurt demand for tickets from individuals and businesses.

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War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates
ByNiraj Chokshi March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.

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How Do You Feel About Traveling Right Now? We Want to Know.
ByChristine Chung March 12, 2026

With spring and summer travel season beginning amid a war in the Middle East, a partial government shutdown and more, we’d like to hear how your travel plans are changing.

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4 Continents in 62 Hours: How One American Got Out of Qatar
ByChristine Chung March 10, 2026

When conflict broke out in the Middle East, thousands of travelers were stranded. We followed a New Orleans doctor on his epic journey to get home.

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What to Know About the Rising Price of Oil and Its Effects on Airline Ticket Prices
ByElaine Glusac March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

The Gulf conflict has led to higher fuel prices, and the cost of operating a plane has sharply increased. For travelers, that likely means higher fares.

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Iran Attacks and Mideast Flights: How Safe Is Air Travel?
ByGabe Castro-Root March 6, 2026

Drone and missile attacks have caused high anxiety across the region, but experts say the danger to commercial airliners is “fairly remote.”

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MSC Steps Up to Return Cruise Passengers Stranded in Dubai
ByCeylan Yeğinsu March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

Thousands of guests on at least six ships await evacuation in the Gulf region. With government help slow, MSC, the world’s third-largest line, took matters into its own hands.

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Travelers Stranded by U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran Face Endless Flight Cancellations
ByChristine Chung, Gabe Castro-Root and Niraj Chokshi March 4, 2026March 5, 2026

Even far from hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the disruptions from the growing violence have left people jumping “from one cancellation to the next.”

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Travelers, How Has the Iran Conflict Affected You? Tell Us Your Story.
ByChristine Chung, Ceylan Yeğinsu and Gabe Castro-Root March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

Drones and missiles have closed airports and caused chaos across the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran on Saturday. We want to hear from affected travelers.

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