TransportationWith Mideast hubs still recovering from war, Southeast Asian carriers offer direct serviceSingapore Airlines is expanding service to European countries including the U.K., Italy and Germany. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)SHOTA MANDA, MAYUKO TANI and YUJI NITTAJuly 3, 2026 04:47 JSTBANGKOK/SINGAPORE/HANOI -- Southeast Asian airlines have stepped up service to Europe to fill the gap left by their Middle Eastern counterparts, hoping to attract passengers with direct flights to replace connections disrupted by the Iran war.