US EditionIsrael-Iran war: Air India announces diversion, delay as airlines avoid Persian Gulf airspace
- Air India Group is avoiding specific airspace in the Middle East, leading to longer flight durations and cancellations, according to sources.
- Ticket bookings for Air India flights have dropped by up to 20% internationally and domestically, attributed to a recent plane crash.
- Air India has stopped operating over the airspaces of Iran and Iraq to ensure passenger safety amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, as stated by the airline.
- The adjustments are due to escalating tensions and airspace congestion in the region.
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Israel-Iran war: Air India announces diversion, delay as airlines avoid Persian Gulf airspace
Israel and Iran's conflict escalates with missile strikes, prompting Air India to modify flight routes. The airline will avoid parts of the Persian Gulf airspace, affecting services to the UAE, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait, potentially resulting in longer flight times.
Iran-Israel tension: Air India reroutes flights to bypass West Asia airspace
New Delhi: As the conflict between Iran and Israel intensifies, America’s involvement has further increased tensions in the Gulf region. In response, Tata Group’s airline Air India has announced changes to its international flight routes. In a statement issued on Sunday (June 22), Air India said it will no longer fly over the airspace of Iran, Iraq, and Israel. The airline is also preparing to avoid some parts of the Persian Gulf to ensure passe…
Air India Skips Iranian, Iraqi, Israeli Airspaces As Tensions Flare In West Asia
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