People around the globe are going to feel the effects of a war in different ways. Travel will change because of the war in Ukraine. According to the Los Angeles Times and data from the 2020 U.S. Energy Information Administration, Russia is the world's third-largest producer of petroleum and other crude oil. You will pay more to fill up your car, but expect every mode of transportation to increase prices to make up for it. 2. Canceled or longer flightsIf you’re flying from North America or Europe to Asia then you can expect more than higher fares. You can bet on either airlines canceling their flights or making them much longer as they will need to go around Russian and Ukrainian airspace. Most airlines fly over Russia airspace to save time and money and Russia has just banned UK airlines from using theirs in retaliation for the UK banning all flights from Aeroflot, Russia’s state-owned airline, from landing in the UK or using UK airspace. If you've never heard of the value of Russian air space, then this video is for you. Russian airspace is the most valuable in the world and airlines pay over $100 per passenger when they fly over it. During the conflict, airlines won't be flying near Ukraine airspace, which will make flights longer. The picture was taken from FlightRadar 24. 
What’s going on in Ukraine is heartbreaking and unimaginable. The images and videos we’re seeing of what’s happening there are really hard to comprehend and it’s devastating to think of what the people of Ukraine are suffering. One thing is for sure: Russia and Putin are going to pay in more ways than one in the long run and if you’re traveling this year, whether it’s halfway across the globe or to the other side of your town you will be paying too. Now, obviously, this is trivial compared to what’s going on with the Ukrainian people as they’re fighting for their lives, their land and their livelihoods. One way to help them now is by donating to Revived Soldiers Ukraine or Nova Ukraine. Nova Ukraine is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness about Ukraine in the US and throughout the world and providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
3. The war in Ukraine has prompted a number of cruise lines to cancel itineraries that include stops in Russia. Norwegian Cruise Line, which includes NCL, Oceania and Regent; Viking; Atlas Ocean voyages; and U.K. line Saga Cruises have canceled stops in Russian ports. Even if the war ends tomorrow, I will be surprised if they pull Russia ports. Most patriotic Americans don't want to support Russia because they won't step on their soil. I've been to St. Petersburg once on a cruise and it was beautiful.
4. Trips and tours have been canceled.
Our mission at @RickStevesEur is to help Americans understand the world through travel. But when we bring travelers to Russia, we also bring their dollars — dollars that would support Putin’s aggression.
We have now canceled all 2022 tours to Russia: https://t.co/pl9IiebWMX
— Rick Steves (@RickSteves) February 25, 2022
Even if Rick didn't cancel his Russian tours, I bet those Americans who don't have family there will not travel this summer. The same goes for neighboring countries. I'm pretty sure that many of the people who had European plans, including to Western destinations that aren't even close to Ukraine, are already choosing other destinations. When people hear about a war in Europe, they think it's the whole continent because they don't know their geography. When the disease broke out in Africa, there was a lot of activity. The whole continent was affected.
5. Russia lost a lot of business because of sporting events. I think it will be years before they get any more. The Washington Post reports that the International Olympic Committee urged sports bodies Friday to cancel or move all events they plan to hold in Russia and Belarus, and stop using the countries' flags and national anthem.
The struggles the Ukrainian people are currently facing are worth noting for anyone who has upcoming travel plans.
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