Lufthansa and TUI Shares Fall 12 Percent on Iran Conflict

Shares of major travel companies in Germany are facing significant pressure following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East. Deutsche Lufthansa AG and TUI AG both saw their stock prices indicated to open nearly 12% lower in pre-market trading on Monday. The sharp decline comes as the escalating war in Iran triggers widespread chaos across the aviation and tourism sectors. Airlines are grappling with massive disruptions to flight schedules, while travel operators face a wave of cancellations and logistical hurdles. Market analysts suggest that the geopolitical instability is creating an environment of extreme uncertainty for European carriers. The closure of airspace and the rerouting of long-haul flights are expected to drive up operational costs significantly for Deutsche Lufthansa AG and other regional players. For TUI AG, the world's largest tourism group, the conflict in Iran poses a direct threat to travel demand in the region. Investors are reacting to the potential for prolonged instability, which could dampen the recovery of the global travel industry. Reporting by Christoph Steitz; Editing by Ludwig Burger.