News Summary

• The gap between intent and action has widened for travel demand in the Middle East since the start of the Iran war.
• Flight bookings out of the UAE have dropped 46% since the war began, even as search demand has climbed 30%.
• In Saudi Arabia, flight searches rose by 29%, while bookings fell by 13.5%.
• Across the broader GCC, flight bookings have fallen 20.5% year-on-year while searches slid just 6.7%.
• Many are prioritizing flexibility, booking closer to departure, and focusing more on trips to home countries rather than leisure destinations.