Spain and Portugal holiday bookings surge as Brits avoid Middle East destinations amid global jet fuel crisis triggered by Iran war
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Spain and Portugal are experiencing a surge in holiday bookings as British tourists avoid Middle East destinations due to the Iran war and jet fuel crisis. The tourism industry in Spain is expected to benefit from diverted tourists, with a potential additional €4.2 billion in revenue.
Spain and Portugal are bracing for a tourism boom as travellers avoid war-affected destinations in the Middle East. Summer flight bookings to Spain have soared 32% year-on-year, with hotel searches up 28%. Portugal has recorded a 21% rise in flight bookings. The shift is attributed to the Iran war, which has triggered a global jet fuel crisis. European officials are drafting emergency plans to tackle the crisis, as airlines warn of possible shortages. The jet fuel price surge has forced airlines to curb growth plans, with easyJet warning of a bigger first-half loss. Spain's tourism industry is expected to benefit, with a potential additional €4.2 billion in revenue from diverted tourists.
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