Checking Whether I Qualify for “Involuntary Free Changes or Refunds” Due to Escalating Tensions in the Middle East

In this episode, I reflect on the cancellation of my upcoming trip to Abu Dhabi and how it may have been connected to the recent escalation in tensions involving Iran.What first appeared to be a routine flight disruption led me to look more closely at how airlines, governments, and regions respond to geopolitical risk. I also consider the stance of Gulf countries trying to balance self-defense with avoiding full-scale conflict — and how that dilemma feels relevant to Japan in discussions about a potential Taiwan contingency.This is not a political analysis, but a personal reflection on how global events quietly intersect with individual plans, and how small changes in travel can sometimes reveal larger shifts in the world.