Air India and Vistara are avoiding Iranian airspace for their west-bound flights amid mounting tensions in the region. This could result in an extra 30 minutes of flight time and increase the fuel burn for the airlines in outbound sectors. The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging Indians to avoid travel to Iran and Israel. Air India operated its flight to Tel Aviv on April 13, 2024 (Saturday) and is yet to announce any cancellations. No Indian carrier flies to Iran. Air India and Vistara flights from Mumbai to Europe take the Iranian route. Flights from Delhi opt for routes via Iran or Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Vistara’s Mumbai-Europe flights took the northern route via Afghanistan and Tajikistan. Air India’s flights to London from Ahmedabad and Kochi too skipped the Iran routes on April 13, as per a report.
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