Air India reroutes or cancels flights that overfly Iran as Iran’s airspace closes

The Hindu

2h ago

Air India said flights that overfly Iran are using alternative routes that may cause delays, and some flights are being cancelled where rerouting is not possible because Iran’s airspace is closed.

Air India reroutes or cancels flights that overfly Iran as Iran’s airspace closes

A What happened

Air India said flights overflying Iran are using an alternative route because Iran’s airspace is closed, and the airline warned this may cause delays. Air India said some flights are being cancelled where rerouting is not possible. Air India requested passengers to check flight status on its website. Protests in Iran that began in early January spread nationwide and turned violent, and an Iranian official said about 2,000 people have been killed in protests across Iran.

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Key insights

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Air India links rerouting to passenger safety and Iran airspace closure: Air India said it is using alternative routing for flights overflying the region in view of passenger safety and the closure of Iran’s airspace, and said this may lead to delays.
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India issued travel guidance for Iran: The Ministry of External Affairs advised Indian citizens to avoid travelling to Iran until further notice, and the Embassy of India in Tehran urged Indian nationals and persons of Indian origin to leave Iran by available transport.

Takeaways

Air India is rerouting flights that overfly Iran and cancelling some flights because Iran’s airspace is closed, while India has issued travel guidance for its citizens regarding Iran.

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