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Iran war creates new must-have for summer holidays — the plan B

Travelers are choosing shorter trips, trains and flexible bookings as war-driven fuel costs and fare increases pressure airlines.

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Greg Abbott was planning his summer holiday with half an eye on the Iran war. He intended to stay closer to home in Europe and was lining up a plan B, wary of rising air fares and cancellations. The 54-year-old Britain-based Australian was planning a cycling trip with friends in Austria, a festival in Barcelona and possibly a yoga retreat in France. But he did not want to go too far and was keeping travel options open. “We’ll almost certainly be…

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Greg Abbott, an Australian living in Britain, is making holiday plans like many others in anticipation of the upcoming summer, but he is keeping an eye on the Iran war. He plans to stay in Europe and is preparing a contingency plan in case of rising airfares and possible cancellations, Reuters reports.

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The war in Iran and rising oil prices are reshaping the summer vacation choices of millions. Tourists are opting for shorter, more flexible, and "safer" routes, while airlines are under immense pressure due to increasing fuel costs.

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