Persian Gulf carriers have deepened travel disruptions by halting flights across key hubs, intensifying market turmoil as the US-Israel conflict with Iran escalates. Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways suspended routes through major airports, stranding thousands of passengers.

Bloomberg's Leen Al-Rashdan notes the suspensions reflect heightened security concerns and logistical gridlock. Airline stocks plummeted 8-12% as investors grapple with prolonged instability, with Dubai International Airport facing unprecedented congestion. The chaos underscores vulnerabilities in global supply chains reliant on Middle Eastern transit corridors.