Reuters
• Oliver Taslic
Finnair shares have risen by a third since the Iran war as Europe–Asia travelers connect through Helsinki rather than Dubai, while Middle East disruption has lifted cargo demand at Lufthansa and others. The upside may fade as Emirates and regional rivals rebuild schedules.
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Finnair shares have risen by a third since the Iran war as Europe–Asia travelers connect through Helsinki rather than Dubai, while Middle East disruption has lifted cargo demand at Lufthansa and others. The upside may fade as Emirates and regional rivals rebuild schedules.
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