Cathay Pacific offers £20,000 Sydney to London flight amid disruption in Gulf

Cathay Pacific is offering Sydney to London flights for over £20,000 in April due to disruptions in Middle Eastern airspace caused by the US-Israel war on Iran. This has led to the cancellation of numerous flights on airlines like Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways, which typically connect UK-Australia traffic through the Gulf. Alternative routes via Singapore, Hong Kong, or Malaysia have limited capacity, driving up prices. While economy flights via the Gulf remain available with uncertainty, routes through China, India, and Malaysia are also experiencing price increases. The high fares on Cathay Pacific, exceeding even first-class prices, reflect the increased demand and limited options for long-haul flights avoiding the affected region.

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