What it’s like to travel to Australia right now

CNBC Travel went to the land “Down Under” to answer common questions about traveling to Australia.

Australia’s rigid pandemic border policies led some to wonder if international travelers would still want to visit.

It appears they do.

Four weeks after the country opened to vaccinated visitors, international flight bookings are nearly half (49%) of pre-pandemic levels, according to the travel technology company Travelport.

CNBC Travel went to the land “Down Under” to answer common questions about traveling to Australia.

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Fallout from the Iran war could benefit Indian airlines at the expense of Gulf carriers: Analyst

March 6, 2026

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Henry Harteveldt of Atmosphere Research says he’s concerned about lingering brand damage to the Gulf’s airlines and airports even after the Iran conflict ends, potentially changing consumers’ behavior. Source

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No airline can handle a potential Middle East humanitarian evacuation due to the Iran war: Analyst

March 6, 2026

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Mark Martin of Martin Consulting says it’ll cost $7.74 billion to evacuate the Middle East’s expatriate population in a worst-case scenario. He elaborates on how Indian airlines have to cope with adjusted flight routes and increased operating costs. Source

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Dubai scrambles to save its reputation as a haven for the rich amid U.S.-Iran war

March 5, 2026

A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high net worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The Iran war has shaken Dubai’s status as a global wealth hub, as legions of expatriates scramble to escape and family […]