STORY: Across Europe, tourists are reshaping summer holiday plans as the Iran war brings $100 oil, tight jet fuel supply and higher costs.
For Greg Abbott, an Australian in Britain, he's lined up a flexible plan B close to the UK due to air fare hikes and cancelations.
"We'll be doing, almost certainly be doing short haul Europe and almost certainly be doing trains because they run on electricity."
He said despite missing home, he doesn't want to travel too far in this climate.
"The flight, the prices have just gone crazy. So I don't think I'll be getting back home to Australia until this is kind of sorted out and things are back to some semblance of normality. So I don't know how long that'll be."
Tourism and aviation are among the sectors most exposed to the war.
Slow-moving peace talks point to a prolonged stand-off.
It's hit Gulf airlines and popular hubs such as Dubai, disrupted routes and nearly doubled jet fuel prices.
Many travelers are countering the uncertainty by booking later, staying nearby and choosing methods of transport that keeps costs down.
Airlines warn profits are under pressure.
Air France expects its jet fuel bill to jump by $2.4 billion this year, while Lufthansa and British Airways owner IAG see rises of about $2 billion.
Demand overall remains resilient, airlines and officials say, but destinations are shifting, with domestic travel gaining.
