The Middle Eastern conflict has resulted in the largest aviation industry crisis since the pandemic. Air New Zealand CEO, Nikhil Ravishankar, stated that about 44,000 customers of the 1.9 million flying through early May would have to be reaccommodated due to domestic and international flight cuts. Additionally, fewer long-haul flights will be cut due to the closure of Middle Eastern airspace. The conflict has also led to the evacuation of some planes and evacuation of infrastructure across the Gulf. The Vietnam government warned that domestic airlines may face fuel shortages soon.