The cost is mounting for stranded travelers in the Middle East: 'That's a lot of money we were not intending to spend' - Business Insider

Travelers stranded in the Middle East are facing rapidly mounting out-of-pocket costs for hotels, replacement flights, visas and other expenses. Airline fee changes and surcharges add another layer of cost for affected travelers, complicating rebooking and emergency travel budgets. The sharp, event-driven train fare hike for World Cup attendees shows that large, unexpected transport price increases can come from planned events as well as disruptions, widening the ways travelers can be hit with high extra expenses.