Lufthansa CEO: Potential Iran War Would Erode Gulf Carriers' Dominance on Asia Routes
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has stated that a potential war involving Iran would significantly undermine the competitive advantage of major Gulf airlines. He argues that such a conflict would force carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad to fly lengthy detours on their key routes between Europe and Asia. This would effectively neutralize the geographical advantage of their Middle Eastern hubs. Consequently, European airlines, including Lufthansa, would become more competitive on these lucrative long-haul corridors. Spohr's comments highlight the significant geopolitical risks facing the aviation industry and the strategic calculations being made by rival carriers.
Official Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/lufthansa-ceo-tells-magazine-iran-war-will-diminish-gulf-carriers-dominance-asia-2026-03-17/
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