The Honest Travel Podcast from Wolters World episode 4. How does the crisis in the Middle East impact travel in 2026. The crisis in the middle east has impacted the world in many ways, including travel. What can be done when travel disruptions hit? This episode of The Honest Travel Podcast by Wolters World focuses on just that. When it is overpriced tickets to get out of a destination, travel insurance issues, and so much more. 0:00 Teaser 0:23 Intro to show 2:11 Keeping receipts & screenshots is important 4:08 Your rights to refunds 5:48 Why package vacations could be better 7:49 Is booking flexible tickets worth it? 11:10 Booking directly with the hotel 12:48 Using third-party sites 15:02 Rules with Insurances 16:48 Can we travel for the summer of 2026? 19:25 $26,000 for a flight ticket? Rising costs 22:31 Filing insurance claim & using credit cards 26:58 Your comments 28:01 Final words & outro Links to Articles Discussed in the Podcast https://travelweekly.co.uk/news/middle-east-conflict-upending-air-travel-forecasting https://time.com/7382919/iran-war-travel-middle-east-flight-cancellations/ https://www.travelweek.ca/news/destinations/wttc-says-iran-conflict-costing-travel-sector-at-least-us600-million-a-day/ Story on Cathay Pacific's Price https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/10/cathay-pacific-offers-20000-sydney-to-london-flight-amid-disruption-in-gulf Travel Insurance Issues with Travel Disruptions https://www.insurancetimes.co.uk/analysis/briefing-what-does-the-q1-2026-middle-east-conflict-mean-for-travel-insurance/1457907.article What Consumers Should Know about Their Rights & Travel Disruptions. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/03/middle-east-conflict-travel-rights/ https://www.thetimes.com/travel/advice/what-does-the-middle-east-crisis-mean-for-our-summer-holidays- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8xyk8lwr1jo https://www.afar.com/magazine/denmarks-message-for-u-s-travelers-amid-greenland-tensions Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFr3sz2t3bDp6Cux08B93KQ/join #travel Copyright Mark Wolters 2026 We receive a small percentage of sales from links on our videos from companies such as Amazon, Bookings, Expedia, Get Your Guide, and others. The Information provided on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or legal advice. Always consult with a qualified financial and/or legal professional before making any legal or financial decisions or investments. Grab some Wolters World travel gear http://www.woltersworld.store Help Us Keep Make More Honest Travel Videos: https://www.patreon.com/woltersworld Hey There Fellow Travelers! Thank you for watching our honest travel vlogs from all over this wonderful world. If you would like to get in contact with us please follow us & send us a message via our social media channels below. Also, if you like our travel videos please feel free to share them with other fellow travelers. You can find us all over the internet: Travel Advice & Destinations: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworld Food Travel Videos: https://www.youtube.com/woltersworldeats Travel Tips: https://www.youtube.com/@honesttravelnetwork Business Education: https://www.youtube.com/professorwolters Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@woltersworld Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woltersworld Jocelyn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jocelynwoltersworld Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woltersworld Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/woltersworld Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolters-world-travel-culture/