In response to escalating tensions in West Asia, specifically due to the looming threat of Iran attacking Israel, a situation that US President Joe Biden expects may happen 'sooner than later,' Air India and Vistara, along with several foreign airlines, have begun avoiding Iranian airspace. This strategic move, highlighted by various news outlets, is aimed at ensuring the safety of flights amidst the growing geopolitical unrest in the region. The decision to divert flights from Iranian airspace, which has also led to cancelled flights to Iran and restricted use of Israeli airspace, is expected to impact routes to key destinations such as Frankfurt, New York, and Newark, potentially leading to increased airfares. The situation reflects the broader implications of the Middle-East conflict on international aviation, with airlines taking precautionary measures to mitigate risks.
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Amidst rising tensions in West Asia, #AirIndia and #Vistara decided on Saturday to avoid the use of Iranian airspace, which is expected to impact flights to Frankfurt, New York and Newark, and may result in higher airfares, reports @jagritichandra https://t.co/b2mxbHUE1W
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Air India flights have begun taking a de-tour as they are now avoiding operations in the Iranian airspace amid risks of escalating tensions in the middle east @abhishekjha157 shares more details #MiddleEastConflict #Iran #Israel https://t.co/34BhuzrrIg
Indian airlines @airindia and @airvistara have started avoiding flying over the Iranian airspace due to the looming threat of Iran attacking Israel, @timesofindia reported Saturday.
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Air India, Vistara and foreign airlines have started avoiding overflying Iranian airspace due to the looming threat of #Iran attacking #Israel, which US President #JoeBiden expects may happen “sooner than later.” Read more at: https://t.co/klWUnFhLKp https://t.co/S8IBSs1Mg0
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