Emirates Holds 91% Capacity Through Iran Conflict (aviationweek.com)

Emirates is operating at 91% of its pre-conflict capacity, with president Tim Clark saying revenues last week topped the same week in 2025 despite missile attacks, airspace closures and higher fuel costs. Middle Eastern carriers' international passenger demand fell 14.2% year-over-year in August, per IATA, though Clark expects a significant travel rebound once tensions ease. Airbus's Grainne van den Berg said Middle East airspace closures added 45 to 90 minutes to some flights, citing the 57-day closure of Kuwait Airport.