Aussies Stuck in Middle East: 'Stay Put, Wait for Airlines'

0:00What's up? I'm Corey, and these are your headlines from Adelaide News today. Australians stuck in the Middle East are being told to stay put and wait for airlines to contact them with tickets before heading to airports. Tens of thousands have been trapped for weeks, as major hubs, like Dubai, remain shut down amid the ongoing conflict. Foreign Minister Penny Wong stressed that the situation is still very dangerous. A flight from Dubai to Sydney was set to leave on Wednesday morning, but it could get canceled at any moment. Officials are pushing commercial flights as the main way to bring large groups home safely. Prime Minister Anthony Albinese even spoke with the UAE President to push for quicker restarts. People are keeping in close touch with their airlines as limited services slowly resume in places like the United Arab Emirates. Wong called this Australia's biggest consular crisis ever, in terms of sheer numbers affected. The shutdown has sent flight prices skyrocketing between Asia and Europe. Airlines are rerouting through spots like Singapore, China, or even North America, which

1:03means longer trips and higher costs. Travel agencies report a huge jump in calls for help, with many customers switching to carriers that skip the Middle East entirely. While some airlines might gain from the shift, experts warn it could hurt overall connectivity and raise fares long-term. The Daily News Now is grateful to our sponsor for today's episode. A pillow that plays your podcasts, music, or white noise privately. No earbuds required. to go to go to go with such