Middle East Airports and Economies Face Major Pressure as Regional Tension Grows

War fears and empty planes are testing the Gulf's plan to be the world's travel hub.

Countries in the Persian Gulf have spent a fortune building massive airports. They want to be the center of the world for travelers flying between continents. But now, these big plans are hitting a wall. War in the Middle East is making people nervous. Many are worried that these airports are no longer safe places to travel through. Because of the fighting, some people are choosing to stay home instead of flying. It isn't just about safety. There is a supply problem, too. Some airports are expanding, but the airlines do not have enough planes or enough people wanting to fly yet to fill the…