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Iran Shuts Airspace: Air India Cancels some Flights, IndiGo Ops Hit—‘International Flights Are Impacted’— Details Here
Air India reroutes flights due to Iran's airspace closure amid unrest; about 2,000 deaths reported in protests, causing delays and some cancellations, officials said.
- On Thursday, Air India announced flights overflying Iran use alternative routes causing delays, and some services are cancelled where rerouting is not possible.
- Protesters in Iran have staged nationwide unrest driven by a traders' strike over hyperinflation and a falling currency, and an Iranian official said about 2,000 people have been killed.
- Passengers are advised to check flight status or explore rebooking or refunds as Air India said its teams are supporting affected customers and regrets the inconvenience caused.
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday spoke with Seyed Abbas Araghchi as the Ministry of External Affairs strongly advised against travel and the Embassy of India in Tehran urged Indian nationals to leave immediately.
- Reuters reported that Iran reopened its airspace after a near-five-hour closure amid concerns about possible military action, and two European officials said US military intervention could come in the next 24 hours.
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Airspace closure in Iran disrupts international flights from India
Amid rising turmoil, Iran's airspace closure forces Indian airlines to reroute, impacting travel plans. Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet issue advisories for passengers to stay updated on flight status and explore alternatives.
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The Economic TimesAir India, IndiGo, SpiceJet warn of flight disruptions after Iran shuts airspace
Indian airlines, including Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo, are experiencing international flight disruptions due to Iran's airspace closure amid heightened tensions with the United States. Flights overflying the region are being rerouted, leading to potential delays, while some cancellations are occurring where alternative routes are not feasible.
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