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Europe recorded record air traffic this summer despite the ongoing Middle East conflict

Video. Europe saw record number of summer flights despite Middle East war

Updated: 14/09/2026 - 17:02 GMT+2

The conflict has seen a large increase in flights to countries including Albania, Croatia, Cyprus, Greece, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia as Europeans choose holiday destinations closer to home.

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