Canceled Flights to Mideast Top 23,000 Since War Started

The conflict in the Middle East is causing logistical and financial troubles to the aviation industry. The number of canceled flights to Middle East hubs surpassed 23,000 since fighting began last weekend. Thousands of passengers have been stranded in the Gulf region, forcing many to take circuitous, expensive routes to reach functioning airports in Saudi Arabia and Oman. Bloomberg’s Leen Al-Rashdan breaks down the situation.