According to Al Jazeera, a new round of US aviation sanctions has led to widespread flight cancellations in Iran, the disappearance of international routes, and a sharp increase in travel costs. For example, in late September, a direct flight from Tehran to Dubai cost approximately $100-200 and took less than 3 hours; less than a month later, the same journey's fare has surged to over $1,000, with travel time increasing to 18 hours. The US set a deadline of September 23 for foreign companies to cease providing services to Iranian airlines, after which direct flights between Iran and countries such as the UAE, Azerbaijan, and Georgia were suspended. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated on October 11 that it is working to restore international routes, but Iran's international flight network remains severely restricted, with about 20% of international flights suspended, leading to a significant drop in revenue for airlines and ticketing services.