On 28 February 2026, US and Israeli airstrikes targeted Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei and sparking retaliation. Airspace closures in Iran, UAE, Qatar, and Israel have halted thousands of flights, stranding passengers worldwide. Airlines reroute via Africa, adding hours and costs, as global aviation grapples with this unprecedented shutdown
When the Pound weakens, the UK should become cheaper for foreign visitors. But layer on new hotel “tourist taxes,” rising Air Passenger Duty, ETA fees, and climate-driven airline costs – and that currency advantage vanishes. Industry bosses warn a typical family’s two-week UK holiday could cost £100 extra just in new levies. Meanwhile, British families face their own squeeze on staycations. How did tourism become a tax cash-cow?
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