Major Indian airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and SpiceJet have adjusted their international flight paths due to Iran’s decision to close its airspace. The move by Iran, which is experiencing protests against its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid escalating tensions with the US, has led to flight cancellations and reroutings. For instance, Air India had to cancel flights like Delhi-New York JFK (AI 101) and Mumbai-JFK (AI 119) due to the airspace closure.
IndiGo also faced disruptions, with its Baku-Delhi flight being forced to return to Azerbaijan as it was scheduled to fly over Iran. Air India mentioned on social media that they are rerouting flights to ensure passenger safety, even though this might cause delays. The airlines emphasized that passenger and crew safety is their top priority and advised travelers to check for flight updates on their websites.
SpiceJet, another Indian carrier, echoed similar sentiments, attributing flight disruptions to the airspace closure in Iran. The impact of Iran’s airspace closure has also affected international airlines like Lufthansa, leading to flight cancellations and rerouting decisions. Lufthansa announced changes in flight operations to and from Tel Aviv and Amman due to the situation in the Middle East.
In light of the escalating situation in Iran, India has urged its nationals in the country to depart using available means. The Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory advising Indian citizens to avoid traveling to Iran until further notice, citing the ongoing developments and security concerns amidst anti-government protests.
