The Iran war is causing chaos in the world’s busiest international travel hub. Here’s what travelers need to know

The Iran war is causing chaos in the world’s busiest international travel hub. Here’s what travelers need to know


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Over a million passengers around the world have been impacted by flight cancellations since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Dubai International Airport, the busiest international travel hub in the world, has been afflicted by Iranian strikes on the UAE. CNBC’s Leslie Josephs breaks down what travelers need to know.



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